Found 7 collections related to Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

Berenice Skidelsky (1887-1984) was an American writer, editor and lecturer. Skidelsky, who also used the pseudonyms Berenice E. Noar and Burton E. Skidell, began her career writing stories for pulp magazines. She wrote short stories and a novel, was a book and movie critic, and became the literary editor of Vogue magazine in 1927. She lectured on political and current events, with a special focus on U.S./Soviet relations. Collection consists of correspondence, writings, diaries, printed matter, and photographs. Correspondence, 1904-1972, is with notable authors, editors, family, and friends. Writings, 1913-1950, include Skidelsky's early work for magazines and her book reviews. The bulk of the collection consists of eighty-five handwritten diaries, 1904-1984, reflecting her activities and emotional life. Printed matter, 1930s-1970s, includes clippings (many annotated by Skidelsky), political pamphlets, and scrapbook of articles and essays written by her father, Simon S. Skidelsky. Photographs, 1880s-1968, are of friends and family. less

The collection consists chiefly of correspondence received by Alice and Irene Lewisohn, creators of the Neighborhood Playhouse, a theater and teaching facility for dance and drama that began as part of the Henry Street Settlement on New York City's Lower East Side. less

De Coursey Fales (1888-1966) was a New York City lawyer and banker who collected books and manuscripts. He donated his book collection to New York University and split his manuscript gifts between N.Y.U. and the New York Public Library. Autograph collection consists primarily of letters, some holograph manuscripts, and a few signed graphics. Individuals represented are literary figures, artists, journalists, religious leaders, politicians, and theatre people. Also, documents, 1818-1848, from Albany, N.Y. concerning official activities; and additional papers of English and American authors. less