Victor Barnowsky papers, 1920-1949.

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Creator

Barnowsky, Victor, 1876-1952.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 2.8 linear feet (5 boxes).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of correspondence and scripts of Barnowsky's plays including The Hand that Rocked the Cradle and Women at the Helm; outlines or synopses for adaptations of Ibsen's Ghosts, Schiller's Don Carlos and others; drafts of book entitled Matinée Idol; and Barnowsky's essays on Greek drama. Also, university lectures by Barnowsky on the history of theatre; reminiscences about his career in Germany; biographical papers; and photographs of Alexander Granach, an actor whoworked with Barnowsky.

Biographical/Historical Note

Victor Barnowsky was a German playwright and theater director. After emigrating to the U.S. from Europe in the1930s, he taught theatre and dramatics at Fordham University and Hunter College in New York City.

Controlled Access Terms

• Barnowsky, Victor, 1876-1952.
• Bergner, Elisabeth, 1897-1986.
• Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906.
• Reinhardt, Max, 1873-1943.
• Schiller, Hans von, 1891-1976.
• Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918.
• Drama -- History and criticism -- Study and teaching.
• Greek drama -- Study and teaching.
• European drama -- History.
• American drama -- 20th century.
• Religion and drama.
• Theater -- History.
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Theater and the war.
• Photographic prints.
• Dramatists.
• Theatrical producers and directors.

Additional Creator Names

• Granach, Alexander.
• Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950.