H. A. Condell papers

id
2475
origination
Condell, H. A. (Heinz A.)
date statement
1929-1969
key date
1929
identifier (local_mss)
21288
org unit
Billy Rose Theatre Division
call number
*T-Mss 1952-001
b-number
b11561556
total components
188
total series
4
max depth
4
boost queries
(none)
component layout
Default Layout
Extended MARC Fields
false
Extended Navigation
false
created
2013-04-01 15:04:29 UTC
updated
2017-05-24 04:28:32 UTC
status note
(missing)
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unittitle
{"value"=>"H. A. Condell papers"}
unitdate
{"value"=>"1929-1969", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1929/1969"}
physdesc
{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>"2.5 lin. ft.(5 boxes)"}], "supress_display"=>true}
date_inclusive_start
1929
date_inclusive_end
1969
origination
{"value"=>"Condell, H. A. (Heinz A.)", "type"=>"persname"}
bioghist
{"value"=>"<p>H. A. Condell was a stage and costume designer in Germany and in the United States. He received his early training under the notable Max Reinhardt and his early work was under the auspices of the Berlin Civic Opera and the non-Aryan theater (also known as the Jewish Kulterbund), of which he was co-founder. Condell emigrated to the United States in 1938. His first major production after emigrating was SAINT JOAN directed by Erwin Piscator and starring Luise Rainer. In 1944 he began his affiliation with the New York City Opera which continued until his death in 1951. Besides working as a designer, Condell also taught stage design at the Dramatic Workshop and the Technical Institute where he was art director under Erwin Piscator.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}
arrangement
{"value"=>"I. Correspondence; II. Contracts; III. Publicity and Promotional Materials", "supress_display"=>true}
scopecontent
{"value"=>"<p>The H.A. Condell Papers consist of correspondence, contracts, publicity and promotional materials. His papers reflect Condell's professional career as a stage and costume designer for opera and theater in Germany and the United States from 1929 until his death.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}
{"value"=>"<p class='list-head'>The H. A. Condell papers are arranged in four series:</p>\n<ul class='arrangement series-descriptions'>\n<li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21288#c1132570'>Series I: Correspondence</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series contains correspondence of H. A. Condell and Luba B. Condell. H. A. Condell's correspondence deals strictly with business matters. Luba B. Condell's correspondence relates concern for her husbands deteriorating health and deals with the donation of her husband's papers and designs.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21288#c1132687'>Series II: Contracts</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Included in this series are United Scenic Artists contracts. The contracts are arranged chronologically in the following three groups: (1). Designing Artists Contracts (1944-1950), (2). Official Stock Contracts (1943-1947), and (3). Theatrical Costume Designers Contracts (1944-1950). Contracts contain date, production title, fee, and union regulations. A majority of the contracts deal with opera productions for the New York City Opera.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21288#c1132692'>Series III: Publicity & Promotional career</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>This series includes magazine and newspaper articles complimenting Condell's stage and costume designs, and brochures used to publicize his teaching career.</p></div></li><li><div class='series-title'><a href='/the/21288#c1132695'>Series IV: Designs</a></div>\n<div class='series-description'><p>Included in this series are Condell's costume and stage designs for theatrical productions (opera and ballet designs are housed in their respective divisions - see separation sheets).</p></div></li></ul>\n", "type"=>"arrangement"}
acqinfo
{"accession_number"=>"THE78201"}
{"date"=>"1978", "source"=>"Luba Condell", "address"=>"See donor file", "method"=>"Gift", "extent"=>"2.5 o", "value"=>"Gift, Luba Condell, 1978"}
userestrict
{"value"=>"<p>Permission required for duplication</p>"}
relatedmaterial
{"value"=>"<p>Condell Papers and Designs</p>", "type"=>"host"}
langmaterial_code
ger
eng
keydate
1929
langmaterial
{"value"=>"Early correspondence is in German"}
prefercite
{"value"=>"H. A. Condell papers, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library"}
extent_statement
2.5 linear feet(5 boxes)
abstract
{"value"=>"H. A. Condell was a stage and costume designer in Germany and in the United States. He received his early training under the notable Max Reinhardt and his early work was under the auspices of the Berlin Civic Opera and the non-Aryan theater (also known as the Jewish Kulterbund), of which he was co-founder. Condell emigrated to the United States in 1938. His first major production after emigrating was SAINT JOAN directed by Erwin Piscator and starring Luise Rainer. In 1944 he began his affiliation with the New York City Opera which continued until his death in 1951. Besides working as a designer, Condell also taught stage design at the Dramatic Workshop and the Technical Institute where he was art director under Erwin Piscator. The H.A. Condell Papers consist of correspondence, contracts, publicity and promotional materials. His papers reflect Condell's professional career as a stage and costume designer for opera and theater in Germany and the United States from 1929 until his death.", "generated"=>true}
date_start
1929
date_end
1969

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