Autograph letters signed from Bruce Rogers to Philip Van Doren Stern, 1940, 1945.

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Autograph letters signed from Bruce Rogers to Philip Van Doren Stern, 1940, 1945.

Discusses problems he encountered in designing the Limited Editions Club edition of Shakespeare's Works, 1939, and also a projected edition.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7091257

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Stern, Philip Van Doren, 1900-1984

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Philip Van Doren Stern (1900-1984) was a historian, social critic, editor and author, best known for the short story which became the source for the 1946 film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Philip Van Doren Stern (1900-1984) was a historian, social critic, editor and author, best known for the short story which became the source for the 1946 film IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Philip Van Doren Stern was born in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, in 1900, grew up in Brooklyn, New Yo...

Rogers, Bruce, 1870-1957

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...