Eugene Pillot Collection, 1917-1955.

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Eugene Pillot Collection, 1917-1955.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122481622

The Eugene Pillot Collection contains programs, printed works, correspondence, typescripts, photographs, and sheet music documenting his career as dramatist, poet, and lyricist. The collection includes typescripts of several poems and one play, printed copies of works published in newspapers and magazines, and a copy of his book Azalea. The bulk of the material relates to Pillot's career in the theater: correspondence from George Pierce Baker regarding royalties and other matters concerning performances of Two Crooks and a Lady; a few sketches of costumes and set designs; and a collection of over 100 programs from amateur and student performances of his plays (1918-26). Relating to Pillot's career as a lyricist are copies of the sheet music for "Every Wind that Blows" (music by Leighton Lucas, 1932) and "Let Not Your Song End" (music by Noble Cain, 1954), as well as letters of acknowledgment from institutions and persons to whom Pillot sent copies of his songs. The remainder of the collection includes several photographs of Pillot, his family, and friends and personalities such as composer Leighton Lucas, radio singer Jessica Dragonette, and actor-dancer Jacques Cartier. Many of these photos are signed. There are also some clippings and programs relating to theater in Austin, Texas.

1 box, 1 oversize folder (.42 linear feet)

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 6729534

Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center

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Cain, Noble, 1896-1977

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6795843 (person)

Lucas, Leighton, 1903-1982

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Pillot, Eugene

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67w8f3q (person)

American playwright, poet, and lyricist. From the description of Eugene Pillot Collection, 1917-1955. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122481622 ...

Baker, George Pierce, 1866-1935

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66d6cd1 (person)

George Pierce Baker was an American drama educator. He graduated from Harvard University in 1887 and from 1888 to 1924 was a faculty member in the English Department. While at Harvard, he played a key role in starting the Harvard Theatre Collection at Harvard University Library; he created the Harvard Dramatic Club; and he founded Workshop 47 to provide a forum for the performance of plays developed for his English 47 class. Baker was unable to convince Harvard to offer a degree in playwrighting...