Irene Worth papers relating to Thornton Wilder, 1955-1977.

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Irene Worth papers relating to Thornton Wilder, 1955-1977.

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Letters, scripts, printed material and photographs documenting Irene Worth's personal and professional relationship with Thornton Wilder. Subjects of the letters include Worth's appearances in plays by Wilder; production details for the 1955 Edinburgh Festival "A Life in the Sun;" the theater and acting in general; Wilder's writing, travel, and health; comments on his current reading; and news of mutual friends. There are also several letters from Wilder's sister Isabel, containing news of Thornton and congratulations on performances by Worth. Personal papers include annotated scripts for "A Life in the Sun;" a playbill for the 1963 production of "The Ides of March;" newspaper clippings; photographs of Wilder and Worth; and a small deck of playing cards that Wilder used for solitaire.

0.63 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8023715

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Wilder, Thornton, 1897-1975

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Thornton Wilder (1897-1975), novelist and playwright. From the description of Thornton Wilder collection, 1918-1983. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82555916 From the description of Thornton Wilder collection, 1918-1983. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702165470 Thornton Wilder was an American playwright, novelist, and essayist. From the description of Thornton Wilder collection of papers, 1926-1975 bulk (1926-1967). (New York Public Library). WorldCat rec...

Wilder, Isabel, 1900-1995

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Worth, Irene

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Irene Worth (1915-2002), American actress, winner of three Tony Awards, who appeared in Thornton Wilder's The Alcestiad ("A Life in the Sun") at the Edinburgh Festival in 1955 and in the stage version of "The Woman of Andros" in 1963. From the description of Irene Worth papers relating to Thornton Wilder, 1955-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702171891 Epithet: actress British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_...