Melvin Dwork
Melvin Dwork (February 9, 1922 – June 14, 2016) was an American interior designer and LGBT activist. He was discharged from the United States Navy in World War II for his homosexuality. He eventually had his dishonorable discharge changed to honorable in 2011. Following the war, he studied design and won several awards.
Melvin Dwork | |
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| Born | February 9, 1922 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | June 14, 2016 (aged 94) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | Southeast High School |
| Alma mater | Kansas City Art Institute Parsons School of Design |
| Occupation | Interior designer |
| Partner | John Butler |
| Parent(s) | Henry Dwork Esther Brown |
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