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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Thr 28

Edward Gordon Craig letters to Thomas Moult

Overview

Letters from English scene designer, producer and actor Edward Gordon Craig to English author Thomas Moult.

Dates

  • Creation: 1919-1923

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

Extent

.1 linear feet (15 folders in one case)

Craig was an English scene designer, producer and actor. Moult was an English poet, novelist and critic.Arranged chronologically.Includes 15 autograph letters from Craig to Moult, many personal in nature. The letters discuss Craig's The Mask and the reprinting of articles regarding his works. Some discuss the reception of Moult's essays and articles in England. Several discuss the organization of publicity for Craig's wood engraving exhibitions in London. Some also discuss Craig's travels and general experiences in Italy, particularly in Bologna and Rome. The collection also includes one postcard from The Mask production, one printed biographical note on Craig, and one subscription notice to Voices magazine.

Biographical / Historical

Craig was an English scene designer, producer and actor. Moult was an English poet, novelist and critic.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

57M-231. Purchased with the Chase Theater account; received: 1958 June 25.

2015M-7.

Addition to item (15) purchased with funds from the Richard C. Marcus Theatre Fund; received: 2015 August 21.

Title
Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872-1966. Edward Gordon Craig letters to Thomas Moult, 1919-1923: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou01137

Repository Details

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