Gertrude Appelbaum papers, 1942-1973.

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Creator

Appelbaum, Gertrude H., 1918-

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• .1 lin. ft. (1 portfolio).

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of incoming letters to Appelbaum, mostly letters of thanks for her notes, from actors, producers, playwrights, drama critics and others. Correspondents include Peter Cushing, Paul Ford, Guthrie McClintic, and Burgess Meredith.

Biographical/Historical Note

Gertrude Appelbaum (also known as Apple) worked in the theater as a casting and production assistant for various producers including Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse and Guthrie McClintic. She was also a business manager for the Theatre Guild (1964-1965), and personal manager for various actors. In 1947 she formed an investment syndicate comprised of investors with small sums to investin Broadway productions.

Controlled Access Terms

• Cushing, Peter, 1913-
• Ford, Paul, 1901-1976.
• McClintic, Guthrie, 1893-1961.
• Meredith, Burgess, 1907-1997.
• Theater -- Production and direction.