{"value"=>"<p>This series contains letters mostly regarding to Herman Buchman's professional activities. The letters are arranged alphabetically and include numerous letters related to his two published books, with permission requests, publicity letters and query letters. There are also letters to and from well-known actors (especially stage actors), some letters possibly written for a proposed book titled <span class=\"title\">The Faces of Shakespeare</span>. Of particular interest are the handwritten letters and notes from Sir Ralph Richardson, whose foreword to Herman Buchman's book <span class=\"title\">Stage Makeup</span> is included.</p> <p>There are a number of handwritten letters from Sir Derek Jacobi and Sir Ian Richardson. Other notable correspondents include Morris Carnovsky, Claude Dauphin, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Peter Hall, Stacy Keach, Alfred Lunt, Trevor Nunn, Sir Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer, Eric Porter, and Parker Stevenson. There is a typed note to Mrs. Herman Buchman from Leonard Lyons.</p>"}