Elmer Rice letters from various correspondents
Overview
Letters to the American playwright Elmer Rice.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1967
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1 linear feet (2 boxes)Consists of letters to Rice from correspondents active in politics, theatre and literature. The collection was compiled by his widow, the former Barbara Marshall.
Biographical / Historical
An American dramatist and lawyer, Rice won the Pulitzer Prize in 1929 for his play, Street scene. His plays often reflected the social and political issues of their day.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
83M-30. Gift of Frederick R. Koch; received: 1983.
- Title
- Rice, Elmer, 1892-1967, recipient. Elmer Rice letters from various correspondents, 1915-1967: Guide.
- Author
- Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00377
Repository Details
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