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Harold Clurman papers

Title
  1. Harold Clurman papers, 1938-1978.
Supplementary content
  1. Finding Aid
Author
  1. Clurman, Harold, 1901-1980.

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Additional authors
  1. Laurents, Arthur
  2. Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005.
  3. Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944.
  4. O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953.
  5. Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987.
Description
  1. 4 lin. ft. (10 boxes).
Summary
  1. 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.
Subject
  1. O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953 > Long day's journey into night
  2. O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953 > Iceman cometh
  3. Authors
  4. Group Theatre (U.S.)
  5. Diaries
  6. Theater > Production and direction
  7. Habimah Photographs
  8. Scripts
  9. Theater > United States
  10. Odets, Clifford, 1906-1963 > Awake and sing!
  11. On directing
  12. Ibsen
  13. Theater > Casting
  14. Clurman, Harold, 1901-1980 > Friends and associates
  15. First drafts
  16. Annotations
  17. Theatrical producers and directors > United States
  18. Theater > Israel
  19. Photographic prints
  20. All people are famous
Genre/Form
  1. First drafts.
  2. Annotations.
  3. Diaries.
  4. Photographic prints.
  5. Scripts.
Call number
  1. *T-Mss 1978-005
Note
  1. Formerly known as: Harold Clurman Archives.
Access (note)
  1. Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Source (note)
  1. Harold Clurman
Biography (note)
  1. 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)
  1. Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.
Processing action (note)
  1. Described
  2. Cataloged
  3. Reintegrated and recataloged
Author
  1. Clurman, Harold, 1901-1980.
Title
  1. Harold Clurman papers, 1938-1978.
Restricted access
  1. Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Biography
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.
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  2. Finding Aid
Occupation
  1. Authors.
  2. Theatrical producers and directors United States.
Added author
  1. Laurents, Arthur. Bird cage.
  2. Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005. Incident at Vichy.
  3. Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944. Judith. English.
  4. Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944. Folle de Chaillot. English.
  5. O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953. Touch of the poet.
  6. Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944. Guerre de Troie n'aura pas lieu. English.
  7. Anouilh, Jean, 1910-1987. Valse des Toreadors. English.
Research call number
  1. *T-Mss 1978-005
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