Scope and arrangement
The Sheldon Viele papers date from 1909 to 1999 (bulk dates: 1920-1927) and contain programs and clippings from productions designed by Viele, particularly shows staged by the Theatre Guild at the Garrick Theatre, and by the Shubert Organization at the Bijou Theatre. Photographs of costumes from the 1922 production of Fashions for Men are also included. A small amount of manuscript material is present, including Viele's application letter to the Theatre Guild, and a list of design notes for an unidentified production. In addition, Viele's copy of Henry Arthur Jones's The Liars, dated 1909, is present. Some programs and clippings are housed separately in a scrapbook. The Chase Viele research files contain correspondence, duplicate set photographs, copies of books excerpts and articles, and copies of programs and clippings on the original stage designs for The Show-Off. Also present is photocopied correspondence between Chase Viele and actress Katharine Cornell which discusses their shared family lineage.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into Sheldon Viele Papers and Chase Viele Research Files.