Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967

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Correspondence to Lewis Mumford from Lee Simonson and his wife, Carolyn Simonson.

From the description of Letters, 1928-1962, n.d., to Lewis Mumford. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155876028

Simonson (1888-1967) was an American scenographer. He graduated from Harvard College in 1909.

From the guide to the Papers, 1919-1938., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library)

Simonson (1888-1967) was an American scenographer and one of the founders and directors of the Theatre Guild, and director of the American National Theatre and Academy, the Museum of Costume Art, N.Y., and the International Exhibition of Theatre Art, (NY, 1934). He graduated from Harvard College in 1909.

From the description of Papers, 1919-1938. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 663974853
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creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Letters, 1938-1939, New York, to Merrill Moore. Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
referencedIn Simonson, Lee : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
referencedIn American Ballet Theatre records, 1936-ca. 1967 The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
creatorOf Toller, Ernst, 1893-1939. The Theatre Guild presents Man and the masses (Masse mensch) [microform] : a play of the social revolution in seven scenes / by Ernst Toller ; translated by Louis Untermeyer ; the production designed and directed by Lee Simonson. University of Southern California, USC Libraries
creatorOf Marin, John, 1870-1953. Research by Carl Zigrosser, 1900. University of Pennsylvania Library
referencedIn Papers of John Coolidge and Agnes Mongan, 1909-2006 Harvard Art Museums. Archives
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Correspondence, 1928-1945 : from Lewis Mumford. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Wisdom, William B. William B. Wisdom collection of Thomas Wolfe. 1909-1959. Houghton Library
creatorOf Hofman, Vlastislav, 1884-1964. Vlastislav Hofman papers and drawings, 1904-1984 (bulk 1904-1954). Getty Research Institute
creatorOf William Mills Ivins papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Theatre Arts Monthly, collection of portraits, ca., ca., 1924-1939 (bulk), 1916-1964 (inclusive). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf SIMONSON, LEE. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
creatorOf Browne, Maurice, 1881-1955. Ellen Van Volkenburg-Maurice Browne general correspondence, 1911- University of Michigan
referencedIn Emeline Clark Roche Collection, 1815-1988 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Brown, John Mason, 1900-1969. Papers, 1922-1967. Houghton Library
creatorOf Wallace Richards papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Coolidge, John, 1913-1995. Papers of John Coolidge and Agnes Mongan, 1909-2006. Harvard University Art Museum
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Papers, 1922-1933. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Spewack, Samuel and Bella. Papers, ca.1920-1980. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Reis, Claire R. (Claire Raphael),. Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Sept. 30, 1976 [sound recording]. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Papers of Paul J. Sachs, 1903-2005 Harvard Art Museums. Archives
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. The stage is set : typescript, 1932. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Miscellaneous manuscripts. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Miscellaneous theatrical set designs, 1661-1975 and undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Albee, George Sumner, 1905-1964. Collection of letters to Kyle Crichton from leftist activists, screenwriters, novelists, literary critics, fans, etc., [1927]-1960. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn John Mason Brown papers, 1922-1967. Houghton Library
referencedIn Papers, 1912-1970 (inclusive), 1912-1954 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Samuel and Bella Spewack Papers, ca.1920-1980 Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Papers of John Coolidge and Agnes Mongan, 1909-2006 Harvard Art Museums. Archives
creatorOf Papers, 1919-1938. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Davis, Harry Ellerbe, 1905-1968. Harry Ellerbe Davis papers, 1911-1969. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Mark Anthony De Wolfe Howe additional papers Houghton Library
referencedIn Yaddo records, 1870-1980 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Corliss Lamont papers concerning John Reed, 1910-1967. Houghton Library
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Letters, 1928-1962, n.d., to Lewis Mumford. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Granville Hicks Papers, 1906-1980 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Papers, 1919-1938. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Henry McBride papers, 1863-1962 (inclusive), 1901-1962 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Century Company records New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Ellen Bartlett Ballow letters from various correspondents, 1926-1937. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Robert E. Sherwood papers, 1917-1968 (inclusive), 1934-1955 (bulk) Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Alexander Woollcott correspondence, ca. 1856-1943 (inclusive), 1920-1943 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Papers for Three designers for the contemporary theatre exhibition, 1915-1954 (inclusive), 1950 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Culin, Stewart, 1858-1929. Culin Archival Collection Series 1: General Correspondence 1886-1929 1919-1929 (bulk). Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
referencedIn Osborn, William Church, 1862-1951. William Church Osborn records, 1904-1953. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-. Papers, 1919-1938. Houghton Library
referencedIn Jo Mielziner papers, 1903-1976 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
referencedIn William Mills Ivins papers Archives of American Art
referencedIn Andrew Dasburg and Grace Mott Johnson papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf The stage is set : manuscript, 1932 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Correspondence to Van Wyck Brooks, 1925-1962. University of Pennsylvania Library
referencedIn Baker, George Pierce, 1866-1935. Papers of George Pierce Baker, 1882-1926 (inclusive), 1890-1926 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Correspondence and contracts. New York Public Libraries for the Performing Arts, Dance Collection
referencedIn Papers for Three designers for the contemporary theatre exhibition, 1950 October 16-November 25. Houghton Library
creatorOf Simonson, Lee, 1888-1967. Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1921-1939. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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Birth 1888-06-26

Death 1967-01-23

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