Collections

The Preston, Robert mss., ca. 1930s-1990s, consist of correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia of stage and screen actor Robert Preston.

The Weldon mss. II, 1992, consists of the manuscript, art work, and book production materials for A Question of Timing by British author Fay Weldon, 1931- .

The Dewhurst mss., 1990-1991, consists of drafts of the autobiography of Colleen Dewhurst, 1924-1991, an actor known especially for her Eugene O'Neill roles.

The Stoppard mss., 1987-2013, consist of correspondence, clippings, ephemera, and works by and about Tom Stoppard.

The Jay mss. III, 1984-2018, consist of correspondence, scripts, and production materials from playwright and filmmaker David Mamet (b. 1947) to his friend and collaborator, magician Ricky Jay (1946-2018).

The Kreidl mss., 1981-1991, consist of an unpublished manuscript, notes, and fragments by John F. Kreidl for a planned biography of Orson Welles.

The Saltzman, Barry mss., ca. 1978-2008, contain annotated actor scripts, books of plays, posters, contracts and box office receipts records and CDs of photos documenting the career of actor Barry Saltzman, 1961- .

The Fugard mss. II, ca. 1976–2002, consist chiefly of photographs, playbills, etc. relating to stage productions of plays by South African writer Athol Fugard, 1932– .

The Currimbhoy mss., circa 1977–1994, consists of the papers of playwright Asif Currimbhoy, 1928–1994.

Fugard mss. III, circa 1970–1975, consists of correspondence between Athol Fugard and his editor at Viking, Ann Hancock.