MS/MS. Manuscript Collections
Collection Subgroup Term
Identifier: MS/MS
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Samuel Beckett Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms008
Scope and Contents
This collection's strengths are in manuscripts of works Beckett wrote during the 1960's. Among the highlights are the set of 16 drafts for the story "Bing," as well as extensive groups of drafts for short pose pieces such as "Assez," "Le Depeupler," and "Imagination morte imaginez;" the heavily revised galley proof of the Olympia Press edition of the novel Watt; and the successive drafts for ...
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Samuel Beckett Papers
William G.B. Carson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms023
Scope and Contents
The William G. B. Carson Papers consists of four accruals:Accrual 1 includes materials relating to United States theatre history; materials relating to Carson's teaching at Washington University in St. Louis; theatre playbills, programs, magazines, and newspaper articles; correspondence and autograph collection of famous actors, actresses, and writers.Accrual 2 relates primarily to preparation of Dear Josephine, Professor Carson's...
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William G.B. Carson Papers
Ruby Cohn Papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-MS-ms028
Scope and Contents
The Ruby Cohn Papers consists largely of manuscripts toward published and unpublished essays and lectures on Samuel Beckett. In addition, the collection includes correspondence and manuscripts toward published and unpublished essay and lectures on modern theater and analyses of playwrights.
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Ruby Cohn Papers
Robert Creeley Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms031
Scope and Contents
Series I, Correspondence, 1945-1968, bulking 1963-1968, including letters from Charles Olson, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, W.S.Merwin, Witter Bynner, Louis Zukofsky, Henry Rago, Fred Eckman, others and correspondence among Creeley, Walter Hamady and Henry Wenning on publication of The Charm, Words, For Joel, letters from Creeley to Dudley Wynn, University of New Mexico, others, c. 200 items;Series 2, Literary manuscripts, inc. those of The Charm, Divisions & other early poems,...
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Robert Creeley Papers
A. E. Hotchner Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms056
Scope and Contents
The A.E. Hotchner Papers includes manuscript and editorial material toward Papa Hemingway (1966), Treasure (1970), King of the Hill (1970), The Man Who Lived at the Ritz (1981), Looking for Miracles (1975), Choice People (1984), Louisiana Purchase (1996) and ...
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A. E. Hotchner Papers
Lee Kissman Alternative Theater Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms162
Scope and Contents
The Lee Kissman Alternative Theater Collection consists of a range of material, including handbills and playbills, programs, scripts, posters, correspondence, and photographs collected by Kissman related not only to the productions he appeared in, but also to events and shows produced by friends and colleagues. Highlights include the only known typescript extant of Sam Shepard’s first play, Cowboys, along with the original printed program for the production;...
Eugene O'Neill Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms167
Scope and Contents
The Eugene O'Neill Collection consists of theater programs and photographs related to the life and work of O'Neill.
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Eugene O'Neill Collection
Harley Hammerman Collection on Eugene O’Neill
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms160
Scope and Contents
The Harley Hammerman Collection of Eugene O’Neill consists of manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and other materials related to the life and work of playwright Eugene O’Neill. Along with first editions of the playwright’s works located in Rare Books (many inscribed), the collection features autograph and typed letters written by O’Neill to significant cultural figures, handwritten manuscripts and typescripts, photographs of O’Neill and his immediate family and friends, and rare...
George Bernard Shaw Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms001
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts and memorabilia relating to George Bernard Shaw. Correspondence, 1901 - 1928, includes 30 letters and cards to John Drinkwater. Also, autograph manuscript of speech, portraits of Shaw, and various personal artifacts.
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George Bernard Shaw Papers
William Jay Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-MS-ms104
Scope and Contents
The William Jay Smith Papers correspondence from literary figures dating back to the 1940s, including a substantial group of letters from Russian, Hungarian, and other Eastern European authors. Numerous letters from publishers, editors, scholars, and friends are also present in the collection. The Smith Papers also include manuscripts and editorial matter towards his published work, as well as a large collection of manuscripts by other authors. Finally, the Smith Papers include a large...
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William Jay Smith Papers