Papers concerning the Abbey Theatre and the Irish National Theatre Society, 1901-1942 (inclusive), 1903-1908 (bulk).

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Papers concerning the Abbey Theatre and the Irish National Theatre Society, 1901-1942 (inclusive), 1903-1908 (bulk).

Includes correspondence of George Roberts from various persons, including William George Fay, Margaret Gavan-Duffy, Lady Augusta (Persse) Gregory, Stephen Gwynn, James Owen Hannay, Joseph Maunsell Hone, Annie Elizabeth Horniman, Sir Shane Leslie, George Moore, George William Russell, James Starkey, and William Butler Yeats. Also includes a typescript of Bridget Bruin's part in The land of heart's desire by William Butler Yeats, among other manuscripts. Documents include minutes, clippings, and programs of the Irish National Theatre Society, and notes and seating plans of the Abbey Theatre, among other items.

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