| Description |
2 linear feet (4 boxes) |
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Two series: Correspondence; Writings. |
| Summary |
Collection consists of correspondence and theatrical writings of Louis K. Anspacher. Correspondence, 1903-1960, with actors, directors, producers, and agents, concerns the publication, copyright and production of his plays in the U.S., Great Britain and Europe. Writings include manuscripts of several of his plays and lectures he presented on drama and the theatre. |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Biography |
Louis K. Anspacher (1878-1947) was a playwright, author, lecturer, and occasional actor. He published seventeen plays between 1904 and 1940 and toured extensively in the U.S. lecturing on drama, art, politics, and social problems. He also published poetry and literary and social criticism. Anspacher was an active supporter of women's suffrage and birth control. |
| Indexes |
Finding aid available in repository and on Internet. |
| Subject |
Anspacher, Louis Kaufman, 1878-1947.
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Drama -- 20th century.
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Theater -- Europe.
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Theater -- Great Britain.
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Theater -- United States.
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Theater and society.
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| Occupation |
Dramatists. |
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Lecturers. |
| Added Author |
Coburn, Charles D., 1877-1961.
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Rumsey, John, dramatist.
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| LCCN |
ms 68001659 |
| Call No. |
MssCol 110
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 110
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