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Michael J. Dolan papers regarding the Abbey Theatre.
- Title
- Michael J. Dolan papers regarding the Abbey Theatre.
- Author
- Dolan, Michael J., 1884-1954
- Publication
- 1923-1940.
- Supplementary Content
- Finding aid
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Permit needed | Berg Coll 24876 | Schwarzman Building - Berg Collection Room 320 |
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- Description
- .13 linear feet (1 custom document box)
- Summary
- Michael J. Dolan (1884-1954) was an Irish actor and theatrical stage manager, manager, and producer. He was associated with the Abbey Theatre of Dublin, Ireland, for most of his career. The collection (14 items) consists of letters written to Michael J. Dolan and by him as manager of the Abbey Theatre, 1923-1925 and undated; and six receipts, 1930-1934 [sic, 1935], for royalty and other payments made by the Theatre or its parent company the Irish National Theatre Society, Ltd. Also included are a black-and-white photograph of actors F.J. McCormick and Eileen Crowe as characters in "The Rugged Path," 1940; and a blank sheet of stationary for The Irish Academy of Letters at the Abbey Theatre. Correspondence comprises Dolan's typed letter, signed, to Frank J. Hugh O'Donnell about the hiring of a theater, 1925 March 4; three autograph letters signed by Lady Augusta Gregory to Dolan regarding the scheduling of play productions, 1925 February 11, August 17 and November 11 (no years); an autograph letter signed by Irish architect and theater historian Joseph Holloway, congratulating Dolan on his appointment as manager, 1923 [November] 29; and a typed letter, signed, from dramatist George Shiels to Dolan requesting a minor change to his play "Peter Duat," 1924 April 14. Receipts in chronological order are signed by actors, dramatists, and others; all receipts except one are initialled by Lady Gregory.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Correspondence.
- Photographs.
- Receipts (financial records)
- Access (note)
- Restricted access; Berg Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Source (note)
- Glenn Horowitz Bookseller
- Call Number
- Berg Coll 24876
- OCLC
- 1099803735
- Author
- Dolan, Michael J., 1884-1954, creator.
- Title
- Michael J. Dolan papers regarding the Abbey Theatre.
- Production
- 1923-1940.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- sheet
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Berg Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Source
- Purchased from Glenn Horowitz Bookseller, 2018.
- Connect to:
- Occupation
- Actors.Actresses.Authors.Dramatists.Theatrical managers.
- Added Author
- Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932, correspondent.Holloway, Joseph, correspondent.O'Donnell, Frank J. Hugh, correspondent.Shiels, George, 1886-1949, correspondent.Abbey Theatre, creator.
- Research Call Number
- Berg Coll 24876