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Additional authors

1. Bernays, Edward L., 1891-
2. Corman, Cid
3. Dangerfield, George, 1904-1986
4. Dooley, Roger B., 1920-1993
5. Edel, Leon, 1907-
6. Goldsmith, Joel S., 1892-1964
7. Joseph, Nannine
8. Linscott, Robert Newton, 1886-
9. Manny, Frank A.
10. Mayer, Grace M.
11. Robinson, Edwin Arlington, 1869-1935
12. Smith, Kendall, 1914-
13. Van Druten, John, 1901-1957
14. West, Rebecca, 1892-1983

Description

1. 2 linear feet (5 boxes).

Summary

1. Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, legal and financial papers, photographs, and printed matter. Correspondence, 1916-1954, reflects Morris's involvement with literary and theatrical figures. Manuscripts contain a variety of works by Morris, generally in typescript, including book reviews, essays, plays, and his history of the theatre, Curtain Time. Also, appointment and address books, legal and financial papers relating mainly to royalties paid to Morris, photographs of Morris and his family, and clippings.

Subject

1. Morris, Lloyd R., 1893-1954
2. American literature -- 20th century
3. Theater -- New York (State) -- New York -- History
4. United States -- Social life and customs -- 1945-1970

Genre/Form

1. Photographs.

Call number

1. MssCol 2065

Language

1. English

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Biography (note)

1. Lloyd R. Morris (1893-1954) was an American author and critic. He wrote critical studies, fiction, plays, and a series of books on American culture.

Processing action (note)

1. Cataloged

Author

1. Morris, Lloyd R., 1893-1954.

Restricted access

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

Finding aids

1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.

Connect to:

1. Finding Aid

Occupation

1. Authors.
2. Critics.