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Harold Clurman papers

Title
Harold Clurman papers, 1938-1978.
Author
Clurman, Harold, 1901-1980.
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Box 10Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1978-005 Box 10Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Box 9Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1978-005 Box 9Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Box 7Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1978-005 Box 7Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Box 6Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1978-005 Box 6Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Box 5Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1978-005 Box 5Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Box 4Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1978-005 Box 4Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Box 3Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1978-005 Box 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Additional Authors
  • Laurents, Arthur.
  • Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005.
  • Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944.
  • O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953.
  • Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987.
Description
4 lin. ft. (10 boxes).
Summary
The Harold Clurman papers contain notebooks and journals, director's annotated scripts, manuscript drafts and annotated typescripts of Clurman's books, and photograph scrapbooks documenting his career as a director, critic and writer.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • First drafts.
  • Annotations.
  • Diaries.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Scripts.
Note
  • Formerly known as: Harold Clurman Archives.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Source (note)
  • Harold Clurman
Biography (note)
  • Harold Clurman, director, author, teacher, critic, and occasional actor, was born Harold Edgar Clurman on September 18, 1901, in New York City, son of Samuel M. and Bertha (Saphir) Clurman.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • Described
  • Cataloged
  • Reintegrated and recataloged
Call Number
*T-Mss 1978-005
OCLC
NYPW88-A8
Author
Clurman, Harold, 1901-1980.
Title
Harold Clurman papers, 1938-1978.
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Biography
Harold Clurman, director, author, teacher, critic, and occasional actor, was born Harold Edgar Clurman on September 18, 1901, in New York City, son of Samuel M. and Bertha (Saphir) Clurman. He started his career on the stage at the age of 13 in a production of THE SAINT. Clurman worked as an actor and stage manager before making his directorial debut with the Clifford Odets play AWAKE AND SING. Harold Clurman was a founder of the Group Theatre and directed many of their productions during the years 1931-1941. Some plays which he directed include: PARADISE LOST, GOLDEN BOY, ROCKET TO THE MOON, NIGHT MUSIC, ALL MY SONS, THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING, DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, THE LADIES OF THE CORRIDOR, BUS STOP, TIGER AT THE GATES and HEARTBREAK HOUSE, among others.
In 1963, Harold Clurman became the executive consultant for the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center and directed INCIDENT AT VICHY by Arthur Miller. He also directed plays in Europe, Japan and Israel.
Harold Clurman was a noted writer contributor to THE NATION as a theater critic and wrote articles for the LONDON OBSERVER and NEW REPUBLIC, as well. Harold Clurman was married twice, first to the actress, Stella Adler and second to the actress, Juleen Compton.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.
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Occupation
Authors.
Theatrical producers and directors United States.
Added Author
Laurents, Arthur. Bird cage.
Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005. Incident at Vichy.
Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944. Judith. English.
Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944. Folle de Chaillot. English.
O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953. Touch of the poet.
Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944. Guerre de Troie n'aura pas lieu. English.
Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987. Valse des Toreadors. English.
Research Call Number
*T-Mss 1978-005
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