Papers, 1913-1986, 1913-1950 (bulk).

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Papers, 1913-1986, 1913-1950 (bulk).

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Collection contains a wide variety of papers about Eugene O'Neill's career. Of interest are his manuscripts for many of his plays including AH WILDERNESS!, 1932; THE ANCIENT MARINER, adapted from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner;" BEYOND THE HORIZON; BOUND EAST FOR CARDIFF, 1914; ILE, 1917; THE LONG VOYAGE HOME, 1917; THE MOON AT TRINIDAD later called THE MOON OF THE CARIBBEES, 1917; RECKLESSNESS, 1913; THE ROPE, 1918; THIRST; WARNINGS, 1913; and WHERE THE CROSS IS MADE, 1918. Also, a text of his statement about his play, ALL GOD'S CHILLEN; and correspondence of Eugene O'Neill concerning his plays and other topics, 1924-1942. Correspondence of his wife, Carlotta Monterey O'Neill, concerning her husband's work, especially his relationship to the Museum of the City of New York, 1931-1963. Photographs and slides of reproduced photographs depicting O'Neill throughout his life, his family and homes, and some of his productions. Also, a large series of photographs taken by Carl Van Vechten of Eugene and Carlotta O'Neill, 1932-1936. In addition, programs of O'Neill's plays and photographs about them which were performed in Europe and Canada. News clippings and scholarly articles concerning O'Neill's plays, life, family, his views of theater, and review of books published about him; and an annotated copy of James O'Neill's (Eugene's father) acting version of Charles Fechter's MONTE CRISTO.

3 linear ft.

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O'Neill family.

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O'Neill, Carlotta Monterey,

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Museum of the city of New York

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The Works Progress Administration sponsored seven photographers for the Federal Art Project for specific projects in New York City. From the description of Works Progress Administration photographic negative collection, 1937-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155487078 Incorporated in 1923 to collect objects which illustrate the growth and progress of New York City and to educate the public about the city's history. From the description of Records, 1927-1985. (...

O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953

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A biographical timeline is provided in the Eugene O'Neill Papers (YCAL MSS 123). From the guide to the Eugene O'Neill collection, 1912-1993, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library) American playwright. From the description of Papers, 1913-1986, 1913-1950 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155490040 From the description of Papers of Eugene O'Neill [manuscript], 1915-1940. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647810476 From the de...

O'Neill, James

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Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964

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Carl Van Vechten was an American novelist, critic, essayist, book collector, and photographer. From the description of Carl Van Vechten collection of papers, 1922-1964. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122455166 From the guide to the Carl Van Vechten collection of papers, 1911-1964, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.) Carl van Vechten (1880-1964) was an American photographer, writer,...