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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, Thursday.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, Thursday.

Discussing the possibility of Boucicault producing a play, and asking him to criticize another script. Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 17.8 cm.

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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, Sunday [ca. 1913?].

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, Sunday [ca. 1913?].

Stating that the last act of his play will not arrive for a week, noting that it is being typewritten in Italy by Compton MacKenzie's secretary. Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 17.8 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/652102784 View

Holland Collection of Literary Letters (MS 168), 1850-1880, 1872-1878

Title: Holland Collection of Literary Letters (MS 168) 1850-1880 1872-1878

Letters written to Josiah Gilbert Holland (and a few to his staff) - written during the term of his editorship of Scribner's Monthly, of which he was co-founder, from 1870-1881, unless noted otherwise on the comment sheets.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (1 linear foot)

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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [1910] Oct. 21.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [1910] Oct. 21.

Suggesting that the engagement of Marie Lohr and Robert Loraine offer an opportunity to revive the play Smith, noting that "most of the cast are available." Stating that the reviews of Grace (i.e., Landed Gentry) are "splendid," and that he is "very glad to have a success." Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 17.7 cm.

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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1912] March 24.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1912] March 24.

Inviting him to tea and mentioning that he feels very fortunate that Boucicault will be producing his play. Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 17.6 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/652471747 View

Compton, Virginia Bateman, 1853-1940. Virginia Bateman Compton letters received and playbill, 1888-1925.

Title: Virginia Bateman Compton letters received and playbill, 1888-1925.

The collection consists of eleven items, including: ten letters and cards to Mrs. Compton from various theatre personalities, 1916-1925, responding to her invitation to attend the Theatre Girls' Club; includes responses from Dion Boucicault, Sir George Alexander, J. Forbes-Robertson, Gerald Du Maurier, Gladys Cooper, Lily Elsie, Lilian Braithwaite, Madge Kendal, Mary Moore, and Lilian Baylis. Also, playbill from the Prince's in Manchester, listing shows for 19 March 1888 through 23 March 1888, featuring the Compton Comedy Company, with Miss Virginia Bateman (Mrs Edward Compton) appearing in each production. Printed by A. Ireland and Co.

ArchivalResource: 11 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61856323 View

Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1913] June 19.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1913] June 19.

Stating that Otho Stuart (a London theatrical manager) has offered to give £200 to a charity if Maugham can prove that any of his plays have been produced without "any considerable alterations, suggested or made by the manager or stage manager." Hoping that Boucicault can attest that no alterations were made to Mrs. Dot. Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 17.7 cm.

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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : Varenna, Italy, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1913] March 16.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Varenna, Italy, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1913] March 16.

Asking to see the "plot of the various acts of The Land of Promise." Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 17.8 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/652447643 View

B. J. Simmons & Co. B. J. Simmons & Co. Costume Design Records, 1878-1969 (bulk 1900-1960).

Title: B. J. Simmons & Co. Costume Design Records, 1878-1969 (bulk 1900-1960).

The bulk of the B. J. Simmons & Co. Costume Design Records (the Costume Design Portfolios series) comprises 34,000 costume designs, dress plots, and related materials produced or collected by the firm between 1878 and 1969 (bulk 1910-1960). Over 1,100 theatrical productions and 116 films are represented, including works by Shakespeare, Shaw, and Gilbert and Sullivan; performances by John Gielgud (Hamlet, 1944) and Laurence Olivier (as Romeo, 1935); numerous Ivor Novello musicals; Oscar Asche's blockbuster production of the musical Chu Chin Chow (1916); original designs for Peter Pan (1904) and Ben-Hur (1902); and British films such as Olivier's Henry V and Things to Come. The costume designers Percy Anderson, Attilio Comelli, and Sers are particularly well represented. The Production Portfolios comprise 227 folio scrapbooks of souvenir programs, clipped reviews and articles from entertainment periodicals, and photographs showing illustrations of stage and film costumes, often with accompanying textual descriptions or reviews. Over 8,000 productions between 1880 and 1959 are represented, most from London or Paris. Although many productions were dressed by Simmons, other stagings are also documented, allowing researchers to compare several presentations of the same play. When published sources were not sufficient to meet the requirements of a particular theatrical production or commission, designers conducted research at libraries and museums. Over time, Simmons compiled a vast visual archive of tracings, clippings, photographs, postcards, and other ephemeral materials. The Geographic Costume Portfolios contain more than 10,000 items arranged in meticulous order by country (from Abyssinia to Yugoslavia) and time period. England and France are especially well represented. After the initial production and sale of costumes, Simmons often leased their garments to amateur dramatic societies and subsequent professional productions. The records for this part of their enterprise are found in the Business Records series, as are other documents concerning the management of a costume house.

ArchivalResource: 224 document boxes, 331 oversize boxes, 227 portfolios, 35 flat file drawers (400 linear feet).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79415228 View

Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Collection of autograph letters signed : primarily London, to Dion Boucicault and his wife Irene Vanbrugh, 1908-1914.

Title: Collection of autograph letters signed : primarily London, to Dion Boucicault and his wife Irene Vanbrugh, 1908-1914.

Collection consists of 9 letters to Dion Boucicault (MA 7646.1-9) and three to his wife Irene Vanbrugh (MA 7646.10-12), written from London, Italy and Berlin. Letters have been described individually in 12 catalog records (MA 7646.1-12); see related records for more information.

ArchivalResource: 12 items, unbound ; size varies.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270845017 View

Golden Family Collection, 1795-1996

Title: Golden Family Collection 1795-1996

ArchivalResource:

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Theatre Arts Monthly, collection of portraits, ca., ca., 1924-1939 (bulk), 1916-1964 (inclusive).

Title: Theatre Arts Monthly collection of portraits, ca. ca. 1924-1939 (bulk), 1916-1964 (inclusive).

Portrait and group portrait photographs of theatre-related people.

ArchivalResource: 8 boxes (2 linear ft.)

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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : Varenna, Italy, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1913] May 16.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Varenna, Italy, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1913] May 16.

Stating that it is unlikely his play will be ready to start rehearsals by August, and discussing the failure of his play The Tenth Man. Noting that "The school of Shaw & Barker may have done no good for themselves but they have certainly queered the pitch for the rest of us," and mentioning that he has abandoned a project.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 17.6 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/652447516 View

Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1908] Thursday.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1908] Thursday.

Enclosing (not present) changes made to a play, and stating that "Mrs. Dot" is "a very stale, commonplace title," hoping that they might be able to think of a better one. Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 18cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/652477518 View

Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965. Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1909] Friday.

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to Dion Boucicault, [ca. 1909] Friday.

Stating that the success of Penelope "is very largely due to" Boucicault, and thanking him for his work. Noting that Maugham is "very fortunate" to have Boucicault's talents at his disposal, and hoping that his plays will always be produced by Boucicault. Signed "W. S. Maugham."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 17.7 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/652475588 View