{"value"=>"1930 - 1986", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1930/1986"}
{"value"=>"1959", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1959"}
{"value"=>"1978", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1978"}
{"value"=>"<p>This series consists of six scrapbooks, five of which appear to have been compiled by Rabb’s mother; the sixth is coverless and chronicles the 1952 season for the Antioch Shakespeare Festival (Shakespeare-under-the-Stars). It also contains handwritten comments by Rabb.</p> <p>The five numbered scrapbooks contain mostly clippings, but also photos, correspondence, programs, publicity material, and other ephemera relating to Rabb’s life and career. Often, materials are not in exact chronological order, although the scrapbooks are organized by year. Moreover, the dates listed on the front covers do not always correspond exactly to the dates of the materials in the scrapbook, especially in scrapbook “#V – 1978 - 1986” which has some material (on the last pages) dating back to 1945. Materials found in these scrapbooks provide a valuable supplement to the other papers in the collection, especially for several of Rabb’s productions including <span class=\"title\">Jolly’s Progress</span> (1959) and <span class=\"title\">The Dain Curse</span> (television, 1978).</p> <p>The first scrapbook, “#I: 1930 – 1963,” contains the only materials in the collection documenting Rabb’s early years, education, and some materials relating to his family life. For example, it includes some childhood and family photos, notes from family and friends, and certificates for activities such as horsemanship. Of particular note are the invitation to, clippings about, and photo of Rabb’s wedding to Rosemary Harris, December 4, 1959, at the Church of the Ascension in New York City. Also of interest in Scrapbook #II is a typed short note from Katharine Hepburn re: unnamed production, Dec. 30, 1976, as well as a note from Kirk Douglas congratulating Rabb on his Tony Award, Apr. 20, 1976. Scrapbook #V includes a 1984 obituary for Rabb’s father. The unnumbered scrapbook documenting the Antioch Shakespeare Festival’s 1952 season is in fragile condition and includes a number of photos that have become detached from the scrapbook pages.</p>"}