Anderson, Robert Woodruff

Robert Woodruff Anderson was born in New York City on April 28, 1917, the son of Myra and James Anderson. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy (1931-35), and at Harvard University, where he received both his A.B. (magna cum laude) in 1939 and his M.A. in 1940. He became a prolific playwright, remembered chiefly for All Summer Long and Tea and Sympathy.

From the guide to the Letters to his parents, 1931-1956 (inclusive), 1935-1940 (bulk), (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)