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Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. Papers, [ca. 1890]-1952.

Title: Papers, [ca. 1890]-1952.

Correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, commonplace books, drawings, photographs, and printed materials. The collection is a comprehensive documentation of the dramatist's career and includes manuscripts, typescripts, notes, and costume and scenic design for more than seventy of his plays and related writings; 31 diaries, commonplace books, and scrapbooks containing manuscript and typescript notes, travel sketches, original drawings, and photographs; and correspondence files including letters from Harley Granville-Barker, Sir Herbert Beerbohm-Tree, John Galsworthy, Booth Tarkington, and Thornton Wilder. Austin Strong's mother, Isobel Strong, was the step-daughter of Robert Louis Stevenson. Consequently, the collection contains much Stevensoniana, including photographs and Mrs. Strong's letters from Western Samoa, where she was known as "Teuila." Also, correspondence and photographs relating to Cornwall Park, Auckland, New Zealand, which was designed by Austin Strong.

ArchivalResource: ca. 4,300 items (29 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122482737 View

Denys Wortman papers

Title: Denys Wortman papers

The papers of cartoonist Denys Wortman measure 2.0 linear feet and date from 1887 to 1980. The collection includes biographical material, correspondence, personal business records, writings, interviews, artwork, printed material, and photographs.

ArchivalResource: 2 Linear feet

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw931bb60b3-9520-4198-ac82-bb66cff49088 View

John Golden papers, 1874-1971, 1925-1954

Title: John Golden papers 1874-1971 1925-1954

John Golden (1874-1955) was a songwriter and theatrical impresario who wrote, directed, managed, or produced over 100 shows in a career spanning more than 40 years, including Lightnin', Claudia, and Susan and God. The collection predominantly documents Golden's career as a theatrical manager and producer, with particular focus on the late 1920s until his death.

ArchivalResource: 97.39 linear feet; 114 boxes, 11 volumes

http://archives.nypl.org/the/18399 View

Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. "Liberty" Collection, 1931-1945.

Title: "Liberty" Collection, 1931-1945.

The Austin Strong collection documents the development of his play about the Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834) entitled "Liberty: being the biography of Lafayette told in dramatic form." The play takes place primarily during the American Revolution but also depicts the French Revolution and its aftermath in France. Main characters include historical figures such as the Marquis de Lafayette, his wife Adrienne, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Marie Antoinette, Robespierre, and Napoleon. The collection consists of drafts, background sources related to the composition of the play, set designs, and correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 1.8 linear ft. (2 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/172985943 View

Monterey Public Library. California History Room. Authors clippings : "S" [surname] folder 1905-1998.

Title: Authors clippings : "S" [surname] folder 1905-1998.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123082401 View

Osbourne, Lloyd, 1868-1947. The man of destiny [microform] : a play in three acts / by Lloyd Osbourne and Austin Strong.

Title: The man of destiny [microform] : a play in three acts / by Lloyd Osbourne and Austin Strong. 1901.

ArchivalResource: 122 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17010925 View

California. Department of Parks and Recreation. Stevenson House Collection, Monterey State Historic Park, 1850 - 1996.

Title: California. Department of Parks and Recreation. Stevenson House Collection, Monterey State Historic Park, 1850 - 1996.

The Stevenson House Collection consists of primary and secondary source materials, artifacts, and memorabilia connected with the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and the Stevenson House/French Hotel in Monterey, California. In the Stevenson House, a former rooming house, Robert Louis Stevenson lived for four months, September to December 1879. During his time living in the rooming house he worked on and waited for his future wife Fanny's divorce to be finalized. The Amateur Emigrant

ArchivalResource: 17.62 cubic ft.; (36 boxes)

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt838nb3bw View

Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. Autograph letter signed : New York, to Maurice Colles, [1904 Oct. 27].

Title: Autograph letter signed : New York, to Maurice Colles, [1904 Oct. 27].

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; (16mo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270854631 View

Dan H. Laurence Collection. The Interlude at the Playhouse / by Bernard Shaw - program for production at the Playhouse Theatre, London, Jan. 28, 1907.

Title: The Interlude at the Playhouse / by Bernard Shaw - program for production at the Playhouse Theatre, London, Jan. 28, 1907. 1907.

ArchivalResource: [5] p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/626315996 View

Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. The little father of the wilderness [microform] : an original comedy in one act / by Austin Strong & Lloyd Osbourne.

Title: The little father of the wilderness [microform] : an original comedy in one act / by Austin Strong & Lloyd Osbourne. 1905.

ArchivalResource: 45 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16630971 View

Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. Bunny : a play in three acts / by Austin Strong.

Title: Bunny : a play in three acts / by Austin Strong. [1916?]

ArchivalResource: 39, 40, 25 leaves ; 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46913304 View

Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. Diary/log, 1919-1923.

Title: Diary/log, 1919-1923.

Personal diary/log (1919 Apr. 30-1923 July 12) entitled Cruise to Nantucket in a Catboat relating to a cruise on the catboat Light from New York to Nantucket; together with two telegrams to Strong: New York, June 28, 1823, election to membership in the New York Yacht Club; New York, Aug. 6, 1923, cancellation of race due to the death of Pres. Warren G. Harding.

ArchivalResource: 3 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71013279 View

Michael Stewart Papers, 1948-1987

Title: Michael Stewart Papers 1948-1987

Michael Stewart (nee Rubin), librettist, lyricist, playwright, and novelist, was born in New York City, where he attended Queens College. He received a Master of Fine Arts in drama from Yale in 1953. Prior to his work on Broadway, Stewart wrote for television and contributed sketches and lyrics to revues. His first effort on Broadway, , opened in 1960 and won Stewart his first Tony as its author. During his career in the musical theater Stewart also worked on , , , , , , , and . Among his collaborators were the writer Mark Bramble, and the composers Cy Coleman, Jerry Herman, Bob Merrill and Jule Styne. The papers are for the most part made up of drafts and scripts of Stewart's works (his major productions, as well as works that were not produced) They also include correspondence, programs, clippings, scrapbooks, appointment books, examples of Stewart's work for television and film projects, and his fiction writing. Bye Bye Birdie Carnival! Hello, Dolly! 42nd Street George M! Barnum I Love My Wife Mack and Mabel The Grand Tour

ArchivalResource:

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21317 View

Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. Autograph card signed Austin Strong to Dear Madam [Mary B. Jenkins] November 30, 1911.

Title: Autograph card signed Austin Strong to Dear Madam [Mary B. Jenkins] November 30, 1911.

ArchivalResource: 1 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70817382 View

Kendall, Messmore, 1872-1959,. Playscript collection, 1925-1948.

Title: Playscript collection, 1925-1948.

Collection of typed playscripts by various authors and sets of sides, mostly dating from the 1930's. Includes variant versions of some plays, some prompt scripts.

ArchivalResource: 3.3 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17188279 View

McComas, Gene Frances, 1886?-1982. Papers of Gene Frances McComas, 1907-1952.

Title: Papers of Gene Frances McComas, 1907-1952.

The collection consists of papers of Gene Frances McComas and letters addressed to her. Subjects discussed in the letters include Sinclair Lewis (1885-1951), Gouverneur Morris (1876-1953), and Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953). There are a few miscellaneous letters addressed to Francis John McComas in the collection.

ArchivalResource: 151 pieces.3 boxes and 1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122288727 View

Strong, Austin, 1881-1952. Correspondence with H. L. Mencken, 1916.

Title: Correspondence with H. L. Mencken, 1916.

Favorable response to letter from Mencken soliciting support for Dreiser regarding The "Genius" controversy.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 leaf).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155894157 View