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Materials and Notes for Autobiographical Account
AMs, TS and TLS documents evidently gathered as part of an autobiographical
work. Folder includes notes for Housman's autobiography, The Unexpected
Years on the "Vicar of Wakefield" incident.
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Biographical Information
Folder contains TS and AMs copies of an introduction to The Essential
Laurence Housman by Reginald Reynolds and revised by Housman; numerous
newspaper clippings of Housman's obituaries in New York papers, and a revised
copy of a critical essay on Housman by Katherine Bregy.
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Bibliographical Information
Folder contains "A Brief Catalogue of the Collections of Books,
Manuscripts and Drawings, presented to the Street Library by the family
of Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark, 1965", and many bibliographical
lists of Housman's published works, including some notes to publishers on
details of production.
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4 |
Documents Regarding Housman's Published Writings
AMs describing the royalties due for the performance of Housman's plays:
"Note on Joseph Moorat's musical settings to 'Prunella', 'The Chinese
Lantern' and 'Bethlehem'"; AMs describing royalties owed for the
performance of Victoria Regina; TS legal document: "Memorandum
of Agreement made this day of ____ 1942, BETWEEN LAURENCE HOUSMAN, c/o
James B. Pinker....of the one part and THE OLD VIC COMPANY..."
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6 |
The Family Remains
TS of unpublished book by Housman concerning his family. Includes 3 pages
AMs fragments.
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7 |
Outrageous Fortune
TS and AMs sections of what seems to be an autobiographical work by
Housman which discusses his adolescence and sexuality, detailing his relationships
with men and women throughout his young life. Folder contains copies
of the forward to this book.
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8-10 |
What I Believe
Unpublished book on ethics. Includes Housman's autograph notes under
a number of titles, with fragments.
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Political Writings by Housman |
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Miscellaneous Critical Essays--Clippings |
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Printed Material on Victoria Regina
Articles, reviews, and a magazine feature on the production of Victoria
Regina in New York.
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14 |
Victoria Regina in Paris
Newspaper clippings on the Paris production of Victoria Regina
including the program from the show at Theatre de la Madeleine.
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15 |
Petites Pieces de Saint Francois
Two copies of French translations of Little Plays of St. Francis.
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16 |
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Miscellaneous printed material (not by Housman) on current events, politics...includes
the program from a dinner in honor of James B. Pinker and a pamphlet
sample for an illustrated edition of Daphnis and Chloe with woodcuts
by Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon.
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17 |
Miscellaneous Printed Materials annotated by Housman
Miscellaneous printed material (not by Housman) but with corrections or
annotations in Housman's hand. Most materials are political essays or literary
criticism with.
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18 |
Miscellaneous AMs Material not by Housman
3 AMs notes and essay, "Retirement of Mrs. Henry Siddons from
the Stage" by unknown authors.
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19 |
The Drawn Arrow
2 TS of short story by Clemence Housman
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20 |
Why They Eloped
2 TS copies of a short story by George Herbert Housman. Document labeled:
Works of George Herbert Housman. Poetry and History.
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21 |
Francis of Assisi: An Imaginative Story of His Life, based on the
Laurence Housman's Little Plays of St. Francis
TS of a prose spin-off of Little Plays by an unknown author,
signed "Dvdsr."
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22 |
Open Sesame
AMsS of a short story by Charles Marriott.
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23 |
The Red Shawl
TS of adaptation of Housman's The Magic Casement by Gertrude Kingston.
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24 |
Parody of Victoria Regina
TS of parody, Victoria Invicta: Incorrectly Remembered by Elizabeth
Bowen, along with 2 ALS and 1 TLS of letters from Bowen to "Graham".
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25 |
Papers of Peace Organizations
Printed material on the Peace Pledge Union and other peace associations
including details of the structure and mission of these organizations.
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26 |
Short-hand Manuscript
AMs short-hand manuscript, author/title unknown.
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27 |
Miscellaneous Fragments
1 receipt for 2 jars Cashew Cream and 4 Maple Fruitarian Lunches, 1948;
1 newspaper advertisement clipping from the NY Times, June 11, 1976
for Bombay Dry Gin proclaiming "Try this or you'll make Victoria
cross."
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Sketches
Miscellaneous sketches and caricatures, some appear to be scenic designs.
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29 |
Unidentified Photos
Some may be family photographs.
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30 |
Photographs of Plays
Photos from productions of Housman's plays-- many of Victoria Regina
and some hand-labeled by Housman.
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31 |
Photograph of the Royal Family at Windsor
Accompanying notes states, "A "composite photograph"
made in 1868 by a Manchester man named "McLachlan". He was
assisted by Frederic Shields who made watercolor drawings at Windsor
of carpets, furniture etc. and posed the royal figues etc. - describing
the work as "loathsome slavery". The photograph was the subject
of a lawsuit in 1886." Photo signed by [La---] McLachlan.
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32 |
Drawings and Paintings
Ascribed by the folder to Housman, though mostly unsigned. These paintings
mostly depict stage scenes or characters, as well as a caricature of
Gordon Craig accompanied by AMsS explanation by Housman of the disagreement
between Craig and Housman over the production of Bethlehem, for
which Craig was producer.
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33-34 |
Drawings and Paintings
Various pen-and-ink drawings and other media, some labeled. Most appear
to be designs for plates or stage scenes/designs.
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35 |
Drawings by Others
Printed colored book plates by various artists.
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36 |
Drawings and Sketches
Pen-and-ink drawings and other media, mostly small plates and figure
studies.
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37 |
Illustrations and Miscellaneous Folders
Copies of illustrations of what seems to be medieval scenes by Housman and
various folders used by Housman for notes and manuscripts, some with doodles.
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