Research Catalog
Richard Sisson research materials
- Title
- Richard Sisson research materials, 1921-2002.
- Author
- Sisson, Richard.
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| Status | Container | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | Box 1 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 2006-027 Box 1 | Offsite |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Offsite to submit a request in person. | Box 2 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 2006-027 Box 2 | Offsite |
Details
- Description
- .63 linear foot (2 boxes)
- Summary
- The Richard Sisson research materials (1921-2002) concern actors Evelyn Brent and Dwight Marfield. The bulk of the collection relates to Brent and her work in silent film. Materials about Brent include Sisson's research notes, his correspondence about Brent and her career, incomplete draft manuscripts for a biography of Brent, clippings, and publicity material. There is one photograph of Brent in 1971. The collection also contains audio recordings of an interview with Brent. Dwight Marfield material consists mostly of fliers and announcements that Marfield created for his performances and art shows in the 1950s and 1960s. There is also a short note from Marfield and a photograph of him from 1958.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Clippings (information artifacts)
- Correspondence.
- Research notes.
- Access (note)
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Inquiries regarding audio recordings in the collection may be directed to the Billy Rose Theatre Division (theatre@nypl.org). Audio recordings will be subject to preservation evaluation and migration prior to access.
- 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 Jerl Surratt, 2006.
- Call Number
- *T-Mss 2006-027
- OCLC
- 897387645
- Author
- Sisson, Richard.
- Title
- Richard Sisson research materials, 1921-2002.
- Restricted Access
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Inquiries regarding audio recordings in the collection may be directed to the Billy Rose Theatre Division (theatre@nypl.org). Audio recordings will be subject to preservation evaluation and migration prior to access.
- 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 Jerl Surratt, 2006.
- Connect to:
- Research Call Number
- *T-Mss 2006-027