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John Latouche papers

Title
John Latouche papers, circa 1940s-1956.
Author
Latouche, John, 1914-1956.

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Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1970-005 Box 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1970-005 Box 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Additional Authors
  • Marfield, Dwight, 1907-1978.
  • Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918.
  • Harding, John Briard.
  • Kieran, Martin.
Description
1 linear foot (2 boxes)
Summary
John Latouche (d. 1956) was a lyricist who wrote for many Broadway musicals. The John Latouche papers date from about the 1940s to 1956. The collection includes lyrics for songs by Rudy Revil and Vernon Duke, including songs from the musical Banjo Eyes (1941), as well as other writings by Latouche. Scripts include The Box of Pandora by Frank Wedekind, Come to Life by John Briard Harding, Mooncalf by Martin Kieran, and short scripts by Dwight Marfield (D.H. Marfield). There are also some untitled script excerpts. Also included are a few pieces of correspondence, clippings, photographs, sketches by Latouche, and documentation relating to a Salvador Dali painting purchased by Latouche.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Scripts (documents)
  • Clippings.
  • Correspondence.
  • Photographs.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Terms of Use (note)
  • The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Theatre Division at theatre@nypl.org.
Source (note)
  • Donated by Gore Vidal, 1970.
Call Number
*T-Mss 1970-005
OCLC
904401239
Author
Latouche, John, 1914-1956.
Title
John Latouche papers, circa 1940s-1956.
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Terms Of Use
The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Theatre Division at theatre@nypl.org.
Source
Donated by Gore Vidal, 1970.
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Occupation
Lyricists.
Added Author
Marfield, Dwight, 1907-1978.
Wedekind, Frank, 1864-1918. Büchse der Pandora.
Harding, John Briard. Come to life.
Kieran, Martin. Mooncalf.
Research Call Number
*T-Mss 1970-005
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