Call Number:

TC056

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 12 boxes
• 5.2 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Richard Pleasant Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1940-1960 (bulk) and 1930-1970 (inclusive)

Creator:

Pleasant, Richard, 1909-1961

Form:

Clippings -- 20th century., Correspondence -- 20th century, Diaries -- 20th century., photographs -- 20th century, and Scrapbooks -- 20th century

Abstract:

Consists of writings, correspondence, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, press releases, newspapers, clippings, and miscellaneous material relating to Richard Pleasant, a founder of the Ballet Theatre.

Richard Pleasant, a member of the Princeton Class of 1932, was a founder of the Ballet Theatre, co-manager with Isadora Bennett of the McCarter Theatre, and press agent with Bennett for people and organizations in the arts, such as the Polish painter Alexander Kobzdej and the founder-director of the New Yorx City Opera Co., Laszlo Halasz.

The collection consists of writings, correspondence, photographs, diaries, scrapbooks, press releases, newspapers, clippings, and miscellaneous material related to Pleasant (Princeton Class of 1932).

Arranged in this order: Richard Pleasant, Bennett and Pleasant, American Theatre Wing, "Italy at Work" (Brooklyn Museum Exhibit), Laszlo Halasz, Aleksander Kobzdez, McCarter Theatre, miscellaneous material, scrapbooks of press releases, reviews, diaries, correspondence, and photographs.