Collections

The Albee mss., 1961, consists of mimeographed stage scripts for The American Dream and The Death of Bessie Smith, two one-act plays by American dramatist Edward Albee, 1928-2016.

The Allen family mss., ca. 1908-1972, consist of five letters from poet Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, 1879-1931, to Harriet Herron Collins Allen, (Mrs. Samuel Ellsworth Allen) of Cincinnati, Ohio, and of letters from several individuals involved with the theatre to the Harriet Allen's daughter, Ruth Collins Allen.

The Arden mss., 1959, consists of plays written by English playwright John Arden, 1930-2012.

The Arthur LeRoy Kaser collection: plays by Arthur LeRoy Kaser from the twentieth century, 1927-1952, consist of 83 plays by Arthur LeRoy Kaser in 80 volumes.

The Bennett, A. mss., 1910-1954, consist of letters, manuscripts, and an original cartoon by and relating to author Arnold Bennett.

The Bond mss., 1965-2010, consist of the drafts and newspaper clippings of theater director, poet, screenwriter, and playwright Edward Bond, 1934-.

Consists primarily of the papers of the British publishing firm of Calder & Boyars Ltd. Also included are the papers of its predecessor John Calder (Publishers) and the personal papers of John Calder, 1927- . A few personal papers of Marion Boyars, 1928-1999, are also present.

The Campbell, Mary mss., 1954-2012, consist of the personal correspondence, writings, photographs, concert and theatre programs, and professional materials of music and theatre journalist Mary Campbell.

The Cristini mss., circa 1961-1970, consists of paintings and drawings by opera theatre designer Cesare Maria Cristini , 1906- 1970.

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

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.

Echard mss., ca. 1903–1968, consist of the correspondence, newspaper clippings, articles, typescripts of mystery novels, short stories, plays, and scripts for stage and screen of writer Margaret Echard.

​The Ervine mss., 1914-1957, consists of correspondence and writings of St. John Greer Ervine, 1883-1971, playwright and critic, and the letters and papers of his wife, Leonora Mary Davis Ervine.

The Fanto mss., 1940-1951, consist of correspondence, film and theatre production materials, photographs, and clippings pertaining to the work of director Orson Welles, 1915-1985 and cinematographer George Fanto, 1918- .

The Fletcher mss., circa 1965, consists of papers assembled by Ifan Kyrle Fletcher, 1905–1969, toward a study of suspect (i.e. forged) printed playbills, mainly featuring David Garrick's performances.

The Ford, Ruth mss., 1936-1986 consists of the papers of stage and screen actress Ruth Ford.

The Frasier mss., 1934-2014, consist of David K. Frasier's research materials, drafts, and related correspondence for his encyclopedias of show-business homicide and suicide as well as his biography/bibliography of Russ Meyer. Also included is correspondence with and writings about serial killer John Wayne Gacy and filmmaker Kenneth Anger.

The Fugard mss., 1918-1997 consists of journals, correspondence, memorabilia, and drafts and manuscripts of writings of Athol Fugard, 1932-

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– .

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

The Geduld mss., ca. 1922–1995, consist of correspondence and papers of Indiana University Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature, Harry M. Geduld.

The Gilbert mss., 1867-1932, consists of typescripts of plays, 1867-1874, of Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, 1836-1911, and correspondence of Townley Searle, bibliographer of Gilbert.

The Gilbert mss. II, 1931-1954, consists primarily of the correspondence between Carroll Atwood Wilson, 1886-1947, lawyer and collector of Gilbert and Sullivan materials, and Townley Searle, Gilbert bibliographer of London, England, concerning the sale and collecting of items relating to Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

The Golden mss., 1886-1899, are plays of William Echard M. Golden, 1865-1930, dramatist and educator.

The Grimaldi mss., 1802-1840, consists of the extra illustrations for The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi (1838), edited by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870.

The Haldeman, Mrs. S. A., mss., 1839-1953, consists mainly of personal correspondence and papers of banker Sarah Alice (Addams) Haldeman, 1853-1915.

The Hawes mss., 1964-1999, consists of writings, recordings, and videos relating chiefly to humorist Kin Hubbard, 1868-1930, and his character creation Abe Martin, collected by theatre professor David S. Hawes, 1910-2002.

The Hopkins, Edwin mss. consists of four unpublished plays by author and translator Edwin S. Hopkins, 1876-.

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 Jellicoe mss., 1957, consists of drafts, notes, clippings, and a program of The Sport of My Mad Mother by playwright and director Ann Jellicoe, 1927-2017.

The Jennings mss., 1924-1956, consists of the papers of Indiana WPA administrator John Kaley Jennings, 1883-1972.

The Johnson, W. S. mss., 1846-1894, consists of letters to printer William Spencer Johnson, 1813-1897, from actors, actresses, artists, musicians, editors, authors, journalists, and statesmen. Included are also some photographs of actors and actresses.

The Jouy mss., 1793-1843, consists primarily of letters to and from soldier, journalist and librettist, Étienne de Jouy, 1764-1846.

The Kops mss., 1951-1960, consist of writings by dramatist and poet Bernard Kops.

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 Lawrence, F. mss., 1934-1935, consist of correspondence and agreements concerning a play titled Daughter-in-Law by David Herbert Lawrence.

The Matthews mss., 1866-1930, are the typescripts of plays and scenarios by dramatist Arthur Kenward Matthews, 1866-1935.

The Michael mss., 1949-2020, consist of playbills and theater programs collected by R. Keith and Marion Michael.

The Moody mss., 1934-1990, consist of correspondence files and manuscripts of Indiana University professor of theatre and drama, Richard Moody, 1911-1996.

The Morrison mss., ca. 1920-1938, consist of autographs and autograph photographs from Vienna, Austria. Included are autograph photo postcards of European actors, opera singers and conductors, etc., as well as signatures on album leaves of European actors, singers, and writers.

The Music mss., 1755-1974, consist of various items related to music acquired by gift or purchase at various times.

The National Theatre Conference mss., 1932-2012, consist of the papers of past presidents, executive secretary, and treasurer of the National Theatre Conference, an organization of American community and university theatres organized collectively to serve non-commercial theatre.

The Norman mss., 1957-1967, are literary papers of Frank Norman, 1930-1980, author. They consist of manuscripts of his writings, correspondence and other papers.

The Norman mss. II, 1943-1970, consist of the correspondence and writings of Frank Norman, 1930-1980, British playwright and novelist best known for his memoirs of the London orphanage and prison system.

The Norman mss. III, ca. 1958–1983, consist of scripts, music scores, manuscript fragments, proofs, publications, photographs, and programs of plays of the work of Frank Norman, including materials relating to Fings Ain't Wot The Used T'be, Bang to Rights, and Dodgem Greaser.

The Norvelle mss., 1957-1959, consist of materials related to the play "Lincoln in Indiana, 1816-1830," adapted by Lee Roy Norvelle, 1892-1984, professor of speech and theatre at Indiana University, from the play, Marked Corners, by Mrs. Francesca (Falk) Miller Nielsen, (Mrs. A. E. Nielsen), 1888-?.

The Norvelle mss. II, 1920-1981, consist of the papers of Lee Roy Norvelle, 1892-1984, Professor Emeritus of Speech and Theatre at Indiana University. Present are correspondence, travel memorabilia, the typescript and galleys for Professor Norvelle's autobiography, The Road Taken (IU Foundation, 1980), and five reels of tape recordings.

Consists of the papers of playwright Clifford Odets, 1906-1963.

The Odets mss. II, 1953, consist of a typescript of The Nursery, a short play by author Clifford Odets.

The Pinero mss., 1896-1915, are mainly letters from Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, 1855-1934, dramatist, to Sir George Alexander, 1858-1918, actor and manager.

The Pinter mss., 20th century, are three drafts of The Caretaker: A Play in Three Acts by Harold Pinter, 1930-2008, playwright.

Preston mss., 1941-1948, consist of letters to solicitor Kerrison Preston, relating primarily to playwright Gordon Bottomley, 1874-1948.

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

The Pyke mss., 1890-1901, consist of letters from Mary Moore, Alfred Piatti, Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, and Sir Charles Wyndham to Joseph Pyke.

The Reynolds mss., 1912-1925, consist of positive photostats of letters, notes, and telegrams from George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, playwright, to Paul Revere Reynolds, 1864-1944, literary agent, who represented Shaw in the United States.

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 Sartre mss., 1948-1949, consists of letters, telegrams, news clippings, and other documents relating to the English adaptation and New York premiere of Jean-Paul Sartre's Les Mains Sales at the Mansfield Theatre in 1948.

The Scammon mss., 1933-1978, consists of the papers of Richard Lewis Scammon, 1914-1979, Professor of Theatre and Drama at Indiana University from 1946 to 1979.

The Scrimgeour mss., 1968-1981, consists of the correspondence and manuscripts of author Gary James Scrimgeour, 1934-2011, primarily relating to the writing and publication of his first novel, A Woman of Her Times (1982).

The Sherriff mss., 1931-1951, consists of letters from playwright Robert Cedric Sherriff, 1896-1975, to the League of Dramatists division of the Society of Authors.

The Sherriff mss. II, 1929-1957, consist of letters from playwright Robert Cedric Sherriff, 1896-1975, to writer Vernon Bartlett, 1894-1983.

The Simpson mss., 1957-1958, consists of versions of A Resounding Tinkle by Norman Frederick Simpson, 1919-2011, author.

The Stock mss., 1815-1963, consist of papers collected by theater collector Keith Lievesley Stock, b. 1911, former Under-Secretary, Ministry of Power.

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

The Tynan, Kenneth mss., 1939-2001, consists of manuscript diaries of director and theater personality Kenneth Tynan (1927-1980).

The Vezin mss., 1891-1902, consists of the writings of actor and playwright Hermann Vezin, 1829-1910.

The Weissberger mss., 1938-1949, consists primarily of correspondence and legal papers pertaining to the financial affairs of Orson Welles, 1915-1985, and Mercury Theatre, Inc., as handled by Welles' personal attorney, L. Arnold Weissberger, 1907-1981.

The Weldon mss., 1946-1989, consists of the papers of British author and playwright Fay Weldon, 1931- .

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 Welles mss., 1930-1950 (bulk 1936-1947), consists of the correspondence, papers, and memorabilia of actor, writer, producer, and director Orson Welles 1915-1985.

The Welles mss. II, ca. 1931-2001, consists of individual items about or relating to actor, writer, producer, and director Orson Welles, 1915-1985.

The White mss., 1932-1969, consists of the correspondence, writings, and memorabilia of critic, editor, and writer William Anthony Parker (W.A.P.) White, 1911-1968.

The Whiting mss., 1953, consist of the drafts of The Gates of Summer by John Robert Whiting, 1917-1963, playwright.

The Winter mss., 1864-1906, consist of letters written to drama critic William Winter, 1836-1917, largely from theatrical or theatre-related people.

The Woodward, S.C. mss., 1767-1961, consist of correspondence, autographs and pictures of actors, actresses, managers, dramatists, musicians, and other persons connected with the theatre from the collection of Sidney C. Woodward, journalist.

Consists of prompt scripts, ground plans and elevations, light plots, sound plots and type recordings, property and costume plots, and printed playbills for twenty-seven New York stage productions.