Drama papers, 1910-1961 (bulk 1910-1935).

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Drama papers, 1910-1961 (bulk 1910-1935).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34178296

Correspondence, literary contracts and clippings related to de Forest's plays and stage productions of them; complaints and other court papers related to de Forest's lawsuit for copyright infringement of her play "Little Women," caused by a motion picture version by William A. Brady and others, 1918-1922; and scripts of many of her plays, including ms. versions of "Mister Man" and "Barnabetta" ("Erstwhile Susan") and a published version of "Little Women." Includes letter by Clara H. Witt to Buffalo Historical Society, 1961, explaining disposition of de Forest's literary estate.

(1.0 linear ft.)

Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7354327

Buffalo History Museum, Research Library

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

De Forest, Marian, 1864-1935

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6d61cb1 (person)

Marian de Forest (February 27, 1864 – February 17, 1935) was an American journalist, playwright, major force in the progressive women's movement, and founder of Zonta (later Zonta International), a service organization of women professionals. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001. She graduated from Buffalo Seminary in 1884. Thereafter, she became one of the first female reporters in Western New York State and wrote for The Buffalo Evening News and then with The Buff...

Brady, William A.. 1863-1950

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fr0922 (person)