Scope and arrangement
Arrangement
Four series: I. Correspondence, 1858-1939; II. PEN Papers, 1921-1935; III. Miscellaneous Papers; IV. Writings
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- Physical description
- 1.5 linear feet (4 boxes)
- Preferred Citation
- Alexander Black papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Alexander Black (1859-1940) was an author, editor and originator of the "picture play" the dramatic forerunner of the motion picture. Collection consists of correspondence, PEN Club materials, writings, photographs, sketches, and miscellaneous papers. Correspondence, 1858-1939, reflects Black's editorial work and personal engagements. P.E.N. papers, 1921-1935, include correspondence and printed matter relating to meetings, membership and events sponsored by the Club. Writings series contains Black's manuscripts, notes and notebooks. Also, photographs, sketches by Black and printed materials.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, transfer, O'Dell, Edith (Mrs. Alexander Black); Billy Rose Theatre Collection, 1940
Key terms
Names
- Black, Alexander, 1859-1940
- Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935
- Gunnison, Almon, 1844-1917
- Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909
- Stedman, Arthur
- Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943
- Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
- Public Education Network
Subjects
- Authors -- Societies, etc
- Journalism -- New York (State) -- New York
- Motion picture industry -- United States
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Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328