{"value"=>"<p>Included in this series is general correspondence from many notables (past and present), such as Eileen Atkins, Hugh (“Binkie”) Beaumont, Zöe Caldwell, Glenn Close, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Joan Crawford, Philippe de Rothschild, Lynn Fontanne, Meriel Forbes-Robertson, John Gielgud, Leland Hayward, Arthur Hopkins, John Houseman, Josh Logan, Ralph Richardson, Cyril Ritchard, Patricia Routledge, Kevin Spacey, Robert Whitehead, Ella Winter, and Stephanie Zimbalist. Many of these are brief notes. There is one telegram ca. Mar. 13, 1959 probably from Spencer Tracy using the nickname “Pot.”</p> <p> Correspondence from several of Hepburn’s close friends such as Michael Benthall, Constance Collier, and Robert Helpmann, spans several decades and is often filled with news of the performing arts world. Several letters from the three mention Spencer Tracy. Letters and papers relating to Benthall's and Helpmann’s deaths (such as obituaries and memorial service programs) are also included. Of particular note is a letter from Collier, sometime in 1954, discussing dinner with “The Chaplins.”</p> <p>Professional organizations and associations include Actors’ Equity Association, the Actors’ Fund of America, and the Actors Studio. Theatre Guild general correspondence spans the years1938 through 1994. Of note is an Aug. 28, 1991 letter from Philip Langner containing a photocopy of a 1939 letter from Phyllis Langner stating how Hepburn had saved the Theatre Guild. Also of note is correspondence from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts regarding the Spencer Tracy Scholarship, including letters from the recipients.</p>"}