Michel Mok papers ca. 1947-ca. 1959 1953-1955

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Michel Mok papers ca. 1947-ca. 1959 1953-1955

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Michel Mok (1889?-1961) was a theatrical press agent and journalist. Born in the Netherlands, he immigrated to Canada and later to the U.S. where he worked as a reporter for the New York Post. In the mid-1940s he associated himself with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II for whom he handled publicity, public relations and scheduling of major productions. He also translated The Works of Anne Frank for Doubleday. Collection consists of correspondence, business files, typescripts of writings and translations, photographs, and printed matter. Business files include biographical sketches of actors and actresses, programs and press releases.

1.3 linear feet (2 boxes)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312275

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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