Henry Arthur Jones letters [manuscript], 1906-1924.

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Henry Arthur Jones letters [manuscript], 1906-1924.

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In a letter to an unidentified recipient, 1906 December 2, Jones discusses dates for coming to Chicago and notes his interest in the success of repertory theaters. In a letter to Will Orton Tewson, 1921 December 21, Jones notes that "Marshall" has been elected to a dining club and that he has had surgery recently. He expresses gratitutde for the Philadelphia Ledger's vindication of his latest book [My dear Wells] and reports that he is working on a new one on G. Bernard Shaw. He is sending the New York Times an article on education which he thinks has had some influence in England and will be glad to send the Ledger occasional articles as well. He also expresses admiration for Atatole France. In a second letter to Tewson, 1924 December 28, Jones replies to a request for an article that he is busy with his book "What is Capital?" but if he has a suitable aritcle at any time he will send it.

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Jones, Henry Arthur, 1851-1929

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Henry Arthur Jones was the son of a tenant farmer, and worked in the drapery business for some twenty years after leaving school. He developed a passion for drama, and found success with The Silver King, a play he co-authored with Henry Herman, which gave him the financial security to become a full-time writer. A prolific author, he wrote many plays, chiefly melodramas, and had great success in England and America. His themes and influences were chiefly British, and he is considered a pioneer of...

Tewson, William Orton, 1877-1947

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Editor and literary critic. From the description of William Orton Tewson papers, 1923-1926 (bulk 1926). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981490 William Orton Tewson, editor of the Literary review of the New York evening post. Glenn Ward Dresbach, born near Lanark, Ill.; editor of Wisconsin magazine and poet. From the description of Letter to Glenn Ward Dresbach, 1925 July 18. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 54859821 ...