Subject: Dramatists, American -- 20th century / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Steuart M. Emery Papers, 1904-1937 (bulk) 1891-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 1.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, photographs, and printed matter of American novelist/dramatist Steuart M. Emery.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Channing Pollock Correspondence, 1868-1927 (inclusive) 1926-1927 (bulk)

Extent:: 3 boxes and 1.05 linear feet
Abstract:: Channing Pollock was a playwright, journalist, and lecturer. The correspondence deals primarily with two of his most famous plays, The Fool and The Enemy.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Saxe Commins Papers, 1930-1973 (inclusive) 1945-1960 (bulk)

Extent:: 17 boxes and 6.05 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of the papers of Saxe Commins, concentrating primarily while he was chief editor at Random House (1933-1958). Commins worked with many major writers of the literary world, such as Eugene O'Neill and William Faulkner, as well as Irwin Shaw and Budd Schulberg. Commins also compiled several collections of others' works, such as "The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt" and "Major Speeches of Adlai E. Stevenson."

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Clements/Ryerson Papers, 1920-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence, manuscripts, published works, and memorabilia of Clements and his wife, Florence Ryerson Clements.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Princeton University Library Collection of Booth Tarkington Materials, 1903-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of an open collection of miscellaneous letters and memorabilia of American novelist and dramatist Booth Tarkington (1869-1946).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Selected papers of Louis E. Laflin, 1914-1966 (inclusive) 1916-1926 (bulk)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of letters by Laflin (Princeton Class of 1924) to Helen D. Hill, covering his years at the Lawrenceville School and Princeton University, and typescripts of four of his plays based on religious themes.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Blaney Melodramas, 1896-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes and 1.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists mainly of typescripts of melodramas written by American dramatist Charles E. Blaney.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Channing Pollock plays, 1903-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists chiefly of typescripts of plays written by Pollock over a forty-year period but includes sheet music of songs containing his lyrics, playbills, and printed matter.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Booth Tarkington Papers, 1812-1956, 1812-1956 (inclusive) 1899-1946 (bulk)

Extent:: 281 boxes and 131.9 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of extensive writings -- novels, plays, short stories, articles, film scenarios, radio scripts -- and correspondence of "The Gentleman from Indiana" Booth Tarkington, noted American author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Vance Thompson Papers, 1894-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 boxes and 3.15 linear feet
Abstract:: The Vance Thompson Papers consists of manuscripts, writings for the press, letters, documents, photographs and miscellanea of author and playwright Vance Thompson, Princeton Class of 1883.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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