Thomas Albert Curry, Sr. papers, 1918-1933.

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Thomas Albert Curry, Sr. papers, 1918-1933.

Collection consists of several items related to Curry's tenure as secretary to producer David Belasco. There are numerous articles and drafts of articles about the life and career of Belasco and his associates. There is also draft material for an additional volume to William Winter's Life of David Belasco, which was originally published in two volumes and covered Belasco's life up to 1917. This volume is the work of Winter's son Jefferson Winter. There is correspondence from Belasco and to Belasco and Curry from numerous associates, including Ruth Dayton, W. Somerset Maugham, and Lenore Ulric. There are other mementos including Curry's address book which was used in conducting business for Belasco. Portraits have been removed to the library's photograph collection.

1 linear ft. (2 containers)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7760357

University of Oregon Libraries

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Winter, William Jefferson, 1878-1929

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William Jefferson Winter was the son of William Winter (1836-1917), who was a friend of Horace Howard Furness. From the description of Letter to Horace Howard Furness, Jr., 1917. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155883904 ...

Curry, Thomas A. (Thomas Albert)

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Thomas Albert Curry was the private secretary of famed producer David Belasco (1853-1931) from 1914 to 1931. Curry was born in Hartford, Connecticut. His son, Thomas Albert Curry, Jr. (1900-1976) was a prominent writer of adventure stores and novels. From the description of Thomas Albert Curry, Sr. papers, 1918-1933. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57218137 Thomas Albert Curry (dates unknown) was a writer and, from 1914 to 1931, private secretary to fam...

Ulric, Lenore, 1892-1970

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American actress. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : [Powers Theatre, Chicago], to Edward Wagenknecht, [1920 Dec. 1920 or 1921 Jan.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270867527 ...

Belasco, David, 1853-1931

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American theatrical producer and playwright. From the description of Letter : to Luther Price, 1906 Apr. 2. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122494221 American theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright. From the description of David Belasco letter, 1905 Aug. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 709924141 From the description of David Belasco letter, 1929 Oct. 30. (Unknown). W...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...

Dayton, Ruth Woods, 1894-

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Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset), 1874-1965

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British novelist, playwright, and short story writer, most well-known for his autobiographical novel "Of Human Bondage". From the description of Letter, signed : St. Jean-Cap Ferrat (France), to James R. Parish, Brockton, Mass. 16 June 1961. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 62718967 William Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a British author. From the description of W. Somerset Maugham letters, 1919-1927. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652236 ...