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DaCosta, Morton, 1914-1989. Papers, 1929-1978.

Title: Papers, 1929-1978.

The Morton DaCosta Papers consist of scripts and promptbooks, production materials, correspondence and personal papers documenting his life and career as a director and actor of stage and film.

ArchivalResource: 6 lin. ft. (16 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122532514 View

John Van Druten papers, ca. 1920-1957

Title: John Van Druten papers ca. 1920-1957

Collection of correspondence, book reviews, typescripts of plays and books written by Van Druten, and clippings. Correspondence, 1938-1957, consist of letters concerning his writings and personal letters between Van Druten and his friend, dramatist and novelist Dodie Smith. Book reviews, ca. 1920-1925, written by Van Druten for an English publication published in Switzerland. Typescripts of his plays and books, many of which contain changes and corrections in his hand. Clippings of articles collected by Van Druten from magazines and newspapers, 1924-1951.

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http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3134 View

Van Druten, John, 1901-1957. John Van Druten papers, ca. 1920-1957.

Title: John Van Druten papers, ca. 1920-1957.

Collection consists of correspondence, book reviews, typescripts of plays and books written by Van Druten, and clippings.

ArchivalResource: 3 linear feet (3 boxes, 12 v.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122486588 View

John Van Druten papers, 1901-1957

Title: John Van Druten papers 1901-1957

The John Van Druten papers consist of diaries, correspondence, writings, scrapbooks and ephemera documenting his life and career. The papers span the years 1901-1957 and give excellent insight into Van Druten's creative processes. Missing from the collection are scripts of his most well-known works. There are however, scripts for some plays including AWAKENING, CHANCE ACQUAINTAINCE, DANCING IN THE CHECKERED SHADE, THE RETURN HALF and SOLITAIRE. The papers also include many other literary forms: essays, parodies and poetry all written by Van Druten.

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http://archives.nypl.org/the/21311 View

Smith, Dodie, 1896-1990. [Call it a day.].

Title: [Call it a day.]. [1939?]

ArchivalResource: 90, 7 leaves ; 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47112507 View

Smith, Dodie, 1896-1990. The uninvited, 1943 Apr. 10 / Dodie Smith, Frank Partos.

Title: The uninvited, 1943 Apr. 10 / Dodie Smith, Frank Partos.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (119 leaves) ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/24994160 View

Smith, Dodie, 1896-1990. Studio one-- Lovers and friends / by Dodie Smith.

Title: Studio one-- Lovers and friends / by Dodie Smith. 1952.

ArchivalResource: 88 leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/22778023 View

Lillian Gish papers, 1909-1992

Title: Lillian Gish papers 1909-1992

The Lillian Gish papers (75 lf.) span the years 1909-1992 and consist of correspondence including letters from friends, family, fans and business associates, personal papers, business, legal and financial documents, scripts, writings, photographs including early D.W. Griffith silent film photographs both candid shots taken during shooting and film stills, portraits by famous photographers, personal and family photographs, publicity and production photographs and snapshots, scrapbooks on the careers of both Dorothy and Lillian Gish, programs for early silent films and theatrical productions, clippings and ephemera that document the life and career of Lillian and Dorothy Gish from the early 1900's until Lillian's death in 1993.

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http://archives.nypl.org/the/21463 View

Kaye Webb Collection, 1925-1994

Title: Kaye Webb Collection 1925-1994

ArchivalResource: 55 archive boxes, 11 oversize folders

http://archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb1840-kw View

Isherwood, Christopher, 1904-1986. Papers of Christopher Isherwood, 1864-1997, (bulk 1925-1985).

Title: Papers of Christopher Isherwood, 1864-1997, (bulk 1925-1985).

The collection includes drafts of most of Isherwood's works, as well as extensive correspondence files containing letters from W.H. Auden, Truman Capote, E.M. Forster, John Lehmann, Stephen Spender, Edward Upward, Gore Vidal, Tennessee Williams, and others. There are important series of poems and other literary manuscripts by Auden and Spender. Also included are photographs, ephemera, and audio and videotapes.

ArchivalResource: Approximately 3,000 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122396660 View

Reitherman, Wolfgang, 1909-1985. Les 101 dalmatiens / Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton S. Luske, Clyde Geronimi, réal. ; Dodie Smith, aut. adapté ; Bill Peet, scénario ; George Bruns, comp. ; Roger Carel, Roger Rudel, Sophie Leclair... [et al.], voix.

Title: Les 101 dalmatiens / Wolfgang Reitherman, Hamilton S. Luske, Clyde Geronimi, réal. ; Dodie Smith, aut. adapté ; Bill Peet, scénario ; George Bruns, comp. ; Roger Carel, Roger Rudel, Sophie Leclair... [et al.], voix.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/767327736 View

Morton DaCosta papers, 1929-1978

Title: Morton DaCosta papers 1929-1978

Morton DaCosta (born Tecosky), stage and film director and actor, was born 7 March 1914 in Philadelphia. A graduate of Temple University, Mr. DaCosta began his career as an actor and director in regional theatre in 1937. He made his acting debut on Broadway in 1942 in THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH and his New York directing debut in 1949 with a revival of SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER. Among his many productions are PLAIN AND FANCY (1955), NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS (1955), AUNTIE MAME (1956) with which he made his film directing debut in 1958, and THE MUSIC MAN (1957). Mr. DaCosta died in 1989. The Morton DaCosta Papers consist of scripts and promptbooks, production materials, correspondence and personal papers documenting his life and career as a director and actor of stage and film. The papers span the years 1929 to 1978 and include such productions as THE MUSIC MAN, SARATOGA, NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS and AUNTIE MAME, among others.

ArchivalResource: 6 lin. ft. (16 boxes)

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21308 View