HB Playwrights Foundation, Inc. records 1909-2001 1940-1988

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HB Playwrights Foundation, Inc. records 1909-2001 1940-1988

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This collection contains the records of HB Playwrights Foundation and the personal and professional papers of its founders, actors Herbert Berghof and Uta Hagen. The Foundation was formed in New York City in 1964 to allow a space for playwrights, actors, directors, and designers to develop their plays in an experimental environment free from commercial limitations. Material relating to the HB Playwrights Foundation includes extensive production material and a small amount of administrative files. Files relating to Berghof and Hagen consist of correspondence, appointment books, diaries, photographs and photo albums, production files, scrapbooks, and a small amount of personal material.

42.91 linear feet; 108 boxes

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6317399

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