Papers, 1931-1999 (inclusive), 1960-1980 (bulk).

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Papers, 1931-1999 (inclusive), 1960-1980 (bulk).

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The collection, consisting mainly of Anderson's manuscript and typescript plays and screenplays, covers the time period 1931 to the present day, with the bulk of the materials representing his work from the 1960s and 1970s. Of particular importance are the author's notes that accompany the drafts. These notes provide valuable insight into the activities and events surrounding the formation of the works. Such notes, provided by the author and attached to the drafts, offer a rare glimpse into the development of not only the individual plays, but into the development of Anderson as a playwright. Also included are translations, correspondence, reviews, programs, photographs, and posters for many of the plays and their performances. The collection contains some published works of Anderson's as well: copies of his plays, contributions to newspapers, interviews, and an introduction to a book. There are, in addition, some references to Anderson's personal life; articles devoted to his first wife, Phyllis Anderson, and reviews of his second wife, Teresa Wright, the actress.

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Robert Woodruff Anderson was born in New York City on April 28, 1917, the son of Myra and James Anderson. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy (1931-35), and at Harvard University, where he received both his A.B. (magna cum laude) in 1939 and his M.A. in 1940. He became a prolific playwright, remembered chiefly for All Summer Long and Tea and Sympathy. From the description of Letters to his parents, 1931-1956. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392211 Robert W...

Anderson, Robert, 1917-2009

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Robert Woodruff Anderson was born in New York City on April 28, 1917, the son of Myra and James Anderson. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy (1931-35), and at Harvard University, where he received both his A.B. (magna cum laude) in 1939 and his M.A. in 1940. He became a prolific playwright, remembered chiefly for All Summer Long and Tea and Sympathy. From the description of Letters to his parents, 1931-1956. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392211 Robert W...

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