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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.
Sterling A. Brown letter to Dolores Sutton
One autograph letter written and signed by poet Sterling A. Brown to Dolores Sutton, dated May 24, 1965, and a program for an evening honoring Brown and his poetry.
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.
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.
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.
Frankenstein : a play for children in six scenes : typescript
Typescript photocopy of Edward Field's play, Frankenstein: a play for children in six scenes, which was sent to Jack Gottlieb, as well as photocopies of two letters from Field to Gottlieb and one letter from Gottlieb to Field.
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.
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).
Samuel Lover letter to Andrew T. Thorp
Letter from Irish author and painter Samuel Lover to Andrew T. Thorp.
Samuel Lover letter to William Pickering
Letter from Samuel Lover to William Pickering.
H. L. Mencken letter to D. Lorraine Yerkes
Typed and signed letter written by journalist, satirist, and critic H. L. Mencken to Lorraine Yerkes mentioning Mencken's acquiantance with the late playwright and entrepreneur Wilson Mizner, his astonishment that Mrs. Paepcke's daughter is old enough to marry, and the "damndest flood of nuisance mail I have ever encountered" upon his return from his Florida vacation, dated April 17, 1948.
Charles Morgan letter to Miss Wood
A lengthy, interesting and detailed response, written in Morgan's tiny hand, to a "Miss Wood," offering professional advice for her friend, an aspiring writer, dated August 19, 1931.
Beverley Nichols papers
The Beverley Nichols papers document the personal and professional activities of prolific twentieth-century English novelist, playwright, journalist, composer, and political activist Beverley Nichols. The collection comprises correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, manuscripts, musical compositions, and photographs primarily dating between 1911 and 1991.
Sean O'Casey letter to Basil Smeed
Letter from Sean O'Casey to Basil Smeed.