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Joan Vollmer (February 4, 1923 – September 6, 1951) was the most prominent female member of the early Beat Generation circle. While a student at Barnard College, she became the roommate of Edie Parker (later married to Jack Kerouac). Their apartment became a gathering place for the Beats during the 1940s, where Vollmer was often at the center of marathon, all night discussions. In 1946, she began a relationship with William S. Burroughs, later becoming his common-law wife. In 1951, Burroughs killed Vollmer by shooting her in the head in what was apparently a drunken attempt at playing William Tell.

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Born	Joan Vollmer 4 February 1923 Loudonville, New York USA
Died	6 September 1951 (aged 28) Mexico City, Mexico
Zodiac	Aquarius
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Paul Adams - · m. ????; div. 1945 info edit

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William S. Burroughs 1914-1997 American writer and visual artist · m. ???? info edit

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Julie info 1st child with Paul Adams Female - Celebrity Baby

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William Seward Burroughs III info 2nd child with William S. Burroughs Male b. 21 Jul 1947 d. 3 Mar 1981 Age: 33 (at death) 1947-1981 American writer

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Edie Parker (Canadian artist) · Friend · Sculptor edit info

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