Research Catalog
Joseph Maher papers
- Title
- Joseph Maher papers, 1960-1998
- Author
- Maher, Joseph, 1933-1998.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
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| Status | Vol/Date | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 6 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1999-018 Box 6 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 5 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1999-018 Box 5 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 4 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1999-018 Box 4 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 3 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1999-018 Box 3 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 2 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1999-018 Box 2 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 1 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1999-018 Box 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Details
- Description
- 2.5 lin. ft. (6 boxes)
- Subjects
- Note
- Audio and video cassettes that came with the Joseph Maher papers were transferred to the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound.
- Access (note)
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
- Biography (note)
- Irish-born actor Joseph Maher had a prolific and illustrious career on stage, screen and television.
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
- Call Number
- *T-Mss 1999-018
- OCLC
- NYPG06-A167
- Author
- Maher, Joseph, 1933-1998.
- Title
- Joseph Maher papers, 1960-1998
- Summary
- The bulk of the collection is files related to productions in which Joseph Maher appeared as an actor. Materials include correspondence, photographs, programs, publicity and clippings, as well as a few contracts, scripts, songs and cast lists. There is also a series of scripts by Joseph Maher, a few scripts by others with an uncertain connection to Maher, and a series of miscellaneous personal papers, primarily photos, correspondence and tributes from the memorial service in his honor. The papers document Maher's successful career as both a starring and a supporting actor on stage, screen and television.
- Restricted Access
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
- Biography
- Irish-born actor Joseph Maher had a prolific and illustrious career on stage, screen and television. Best known for his comedic work, especially in the plays of Joe Orton, he received three Tony nominations for supporting actor for SPOKESONG (1979), Tom Stoppard's NIGHT AND DAY (1980), with Maggie Smith and Orton's LOOT (1986), as well as an Olivier Award Nomination for Best Actor in 1991 for WHAT THE BUTLER SAW, also by Orton. Memorable film roles include Warren Beatty's butler in HEAVEN CAN WAIT and the bishop in SISTER ACT with Whoopi Goldberg. While he made his stage debut in Shakespeare, in later life Maher often played comic authority figures such as befuddled doctors and detectives. His television work included appearances on SEINFELD and THIRTYSOMETHING.
- Indexes
- Finding aid available in repository and on internet.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Actors.
- Research Call Number
- *T-Mss 1999-018