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Amiri Baraka papers
Amiri Baraka (1934-2014), known early in his career as LeRoi Jones, was a widely published African American writer who produced poetry, drama, fiction, essays, and music criticism. Much of Baraka’s work addressed the subjects of Black liberation and white racism. The Amiri Baraka papers comprise the author’s writings, sketchbooks, and artwork, as well as correspondence and ephemera related to his involvement in theatrical and film productions.
Padraic Colum papers
The papers of Padraic Colum, Irish poet, playwright, and author, are comprised of book reviews, letters to author and theatrical producer Basil Burwell, and original manuscripts of Colum's work.
The miracle of the corn : playscript and theater program
Playscript and program for Padraic Colum's "The Miracle of the Corn."
Timbuktu : playscript and letter
Playscript for Padraic Colum's "Timbuktu" and letter from Colum to "Kornfeld." Letter was laid in the playscript.
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letter to Dinner and Morum
Letter from St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine to Dinner and Morum.
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letter to Miss Gwen John
Letter from St. John Greer Ervine to Miss Gwen John.
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letters to Eric N. Simons
Four letters from St. John Greer Ervine to Eric N. Simons.
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letters to Rubinstein and Lawson
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letters to Rubinstein & Lawson.
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letters to Sir Gerald Reid Barry
Letters from St. John Greer Ervine to Sir Gerald Reid Barry. Includes article.
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letters to William Armstrong
St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine letters to William Armstrong.
The preacher's practice : short story
"The Preacher's Practice" is an undated short story by Irish playwright St. John Ervine.
Edna Ferber letter to Dr. Collins
Typed and signed letter from Edna Ferber to Dr. Collins, reflecting on the subject of literary prizes, dated January 4, 1929.
Edna Ferber letter to Jules Eckert Goodman
Typed and signed letter written by Edna Ferber to Jules Eckert Goodman on impressive pictorial letterhead of the Hotel Majestic, West Seventy-second Street at Central Park, New York, dated February 7, 1918.
Edna Ferber letters to Flora Mae Holly
Six typed and signed letters from Edna Ferber to her literary agent Flora May Holly, regarding literary matters, dated from 1911-1941.
Edna Ferber letters to Herbert and Grace Mayes
Twenty-three letters written by Edna Ferber to Herbert and Grace Mayes on various letterheads dating from December 26, 1950 through August 11, 1967.
Edna Ferber letters to Leonard and Sarah Bakrow
Three typed and signed letters from Edna Ferber to the Bakrows. One addressed to Sarah Bakrow and two addressed to Leonard Bakrow, ranging in dates from 1939 to 1944.
Black Oliver : playscript
This collection consists of the typed playscript, "Black Oliver," which is subtitled "A Play in One Act." According to the Dictionary of Irish Literature, this play was performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1927.
James Leo Herlihy letters to Edward P. Mitchell
This collection of letters and postcards, written by author and playwright James Leo Herlihy (1927-1993) to his friend Edward P. Mitchell, contains updates on his life in New York City, including his writing and his financial difficulties; and is accompanied by a life mask of Herlihy and a sculpture created by Herlihy.
The snugrats : playscript
First edition of the play, The Snugrats, an unrecorded version of BLUE DENIM, Herlihy's first book. One that precedes and is immensely different, textually, from both the Samuel French and Random House editions (1958).
Richard Hoffman - August Wilson collection
The Richard Hoffman - August Wilson Collection consists of two playbills and one poster from stage productions of African-American playwright August Wilson's playsSeven Guitars,King Hedley II, andJoe Turner's Come and Gonespanning the dates between 1988 and 1999.
Richard Hoffman Beth Henley collection
The Richard Hoffman Beth Henley collection spans the dates 1981-1984 and comprises eight items, including six playscripts and two film posters.
Richard Hoffman David Mamet collection
A collection of materials related to American playwright and screenwriter David Mamet, assembled by theater collector and book dealer Richard Hoffman.
Richard Hoffman - Lorraine Hansberry collection
The Richard Hoffman's collection of materials from the African-American playwright Lorraine Hansberry collection spans the dates 1959-1986 and comprises 17 items, including photographs, playbills, programs, a screenplay for A Raisin in the Sun(1959), and articles related to The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window(1964).
Robert B. Kegerreis The Tell-Tale Heart and theatrical collection
This collection comprises material related to the American actor and playwright Robert B. Kegerreis's 1909 dramatic adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" and his involvement in the New York theater scene of the early twentieth century.
Charles Morgan letter to George
One autograph letter written by Charles Morgan to "George" on printed letterhead of 16 Campden Hill Square, W.8., concerning Morgan's work in progress and his desire to keep references about his play being bought away from speculation, on December 6, 1937.