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John DeVries papers

Title
John DeVries papers, 1900-1992.
Author
De Vries, John, 1915-1992.

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Folder (oversize) 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1993-029 Folder (oversize) 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1993-029 Box 1Offsite
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1993-029 Box 2Offsite
Box 3Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1993-029 Box 3Offsite
Box 4Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1993-029 Box 4Offsite

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Description
1.4 linear feet (4 boxes, 1 oversized folder)
Summary
John DeVries was a designer, artist, and lyricist. In the 1970s, he worked with actress Helen Hayes on a proposed book documenting her life from 1900 to 1956. The John DeVries papers (1900-1992) contain Hayes' letters to DeVries, her photographs, and transcripts of commentary she recorded for the book. The collection also contains sketches, photographic negatives, and other material related to DeVries' design work for jazz clubs, notably Eddie Condon's. DeVries died in New York City in 1992.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Correspondence.
  • Scripts.
  • Photographs.
  • Preliminary drawings.
  • Technical drawings.
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 the estate of John DeVries, 1992.
Call Number
*T-Mss 1993-029
OCLC
900095934
Author
De Vries, John, 1915-1992.
Title
John DeVries papers, 1900-1992.
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 the estate of John DeVries, 1992.
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Research Call Number
*T-Mss 1993-029
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