Eva Le Gallienne papers

id
1920
origination
Le Gallienne, Eva, 1899-1991
date statement
1903-1986
key date
1903
identifier (local_mss)
21358
org unit
Billy Rose Theatre Division
call number
*T-Mss 1992-034
b-number
b12490664
total components
13
total series
2
max depth
2
boost queries
(none)
component layout
Default Layout
Extended MARC Fields
false
Extended Navigation
false
created
2013-04-01 15:04:19 UTC
updated
2026-01-20 20:02:45 UTC
status note
(missing)
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physdesc
{"format"=>"simple", "value"=>".21 lin. ft. (1 box)"}
unitid
{"value"=>"*T-Mss 1992-034", "type"=>"local_call"}
{"value"=>"21358", "type"=>"local_mss"}
unitdate
{"value"=>"1903-1986", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1903/1986"}
date_inclusive_start
1903
date_inclusive_end
1986
keydate
1903
unittitle
{"value"=>"Eva Le Gallienne papers"}
repository
{"value"=>"The <span class=\"corpname\">New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. <span class=\"subarea\">Billy Rose Theatre Division.</span></span> <div class=\"address\"> <span class=\"addressline\">New York, New York</span></div>"}
abstract
{"value"=>"Eva Le Gallienne, actress, director and producer, founded Civic Repertory Theatre and also taught acting at the White Barn Theatre. Her papers contain a small selection of correspondence, photographs and handwritten notes."}
prefercite
{"value"=>"<p>Eva Le Gallienne Papers, *T-Mss 1992-034, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts</p>"}
origination
{"value"=>"Le Gallienne, Eva, 1899-1991", "type"=>"persname"}
bioghist
{"value"=>"<p>Eva Le Gallienne, actress, director and producer, was born in London, England on January 11, 1899.</p> <p>Her theater debut was at the age of 15 in the London production of <span class=\"title\">Monna Vanna</span> in which she played a page. She made her New York debut in 1915 in the play <span class=\"title\">Mrs. Boltay's Daughters</span>. In 1926, Eva LeGallienne founded the Civic Repertory Theatre where she directed and starred in many of the productions including <span class=\"title\">The Master Builder</span>, <span class=\"title\">The Three Sisters</span>, <span class=\"title\">Twelfth Night</span> and <span class=\"title\">Hedda Gabler</span> to name a few. In 1941 she produced and directed <span class=\"title\">Ah, Wilderness!</span></p> <p>In 1946 with Cheryl Crawford and Margaret Webster she founded the American Repertory Theatre. Eva Le Gallienne toured in <span class=\"title\">The Corn Is Green</span> which opened at New York City Center in 1950. She also toured with the National Repertory Theatre in the play <span class=\"title\">Mary Stuart</span>. Other touring productions include <span class=\"title\">The Seagull</span> and <span class=\"title\">Ring Around the Moon</span>.</p> <p>Ms. Le Gallienne's television credits include the <span class=\"title\">Hallmark Hall Of Fame</span> production of <span class=\"title\">Alice in Wonderful</span>, <span class=\"title\">Playhouse 90</span> broadcast of <span class=\"title\">The Corn Is Green</span>, <span class=\"title\">Dupont Show of the Month</span> production of <span class=\"title\">The Bridge of San Luis Rey</span> and <span class=\"title\">Mary Stuart</span> for <span class=\"title\">Kraft Television Playhouse</span>.</p>"}
scopecontent
{"value"=>"<p>The Eva Le Gallienne papers contain correspondence, photographs, some handwritten notes and one notebook about the Civic Repertory Co.</p> <p>Correspondence includes letters from Eleonora Duse to a Mr. Smith as well as letters to Eva Le Gallienne from friends and professional acquaintances.</p>"}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The Eva Le Gallienne papers are arranged in two series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21358#c297756'>Series I: Correspondence,.</a></div>\n<div class='series-date'>1903-1986</div>\n<div class='series-extent'>7 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series contains correspondence from friends, fans and business acquaintances. Included are letters from Brian Aherne, Ferenc Molnar, Blache Yurka, Otis Skinner and a friend named Desiree Wertheimstein. Also included are three letters (with translations) from Eleanora Duse to a Mr. Smith.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21358#c297764'>Series II: Papers</a></div>\n<div class='series-extent'>4 folders</div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series contains a folders with handwritten notes on Ibsen and an unidentified production of <span class=\"title\">St. Joan</span> as well as a notebook on the Civic Repertory Co, and ephemeral items. Included in these are greeting cards, photographs and postcards.</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
arrangement
{"value"=>"<p> <ul> <li>Series I: Correspondence</li> <li>Series II: Personal Papers</li></ul></p>", "supress_display"=>true}
acqinfo
{"value"=>"<p>The Eva LeGallienne papers were part of her estate and were acquired in two ways: through purchase and donation. Those donated were found within the pages of books given to the library. They were organized and processed as an archival collection in June 1996.</p>"}
accessrestrict
{"value"=>"<p>Photocopying prohibited.</p>"}
userestrict
{"value"=>"<p>For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Billy Rose Theatre Division.</p>"}
relatedmaterial
{"value"=>"<p>Eva Le Gallienne papers and audiotapes</p>", "type"=>"host"}
langmaterial_code
eng
fre
processinfo
{"value"=>"<p>Processed by Mary Ellen Rogan; machine-readable finding aid created by Mary Ellen Rogan.</p>"}
date_start
1903
date_end
1986

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