Overview
Additional correspondence, compositions and photographs of American playwright, Thomas Lanier Williams, known as Tennessee Williams.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1983
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Copyright:
Copyright in the works of Tennessee Williams is held by the University of the South.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Includes autograph manuscript and photocopies of Williams' correspondence with Bruce Cook, Mitch Douglas, Milton Goldman, James Kirkwood and many others. Compositions include pages from autograph manuscript drafts and typescript versions of scripts of plays, a contract, invitation, receipts, household inventory, financial documents, playbill, and other material. Includes studio portrait photographs of Williams, as well as snapshots of him and his friends, and additional shots of others.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Lanier Williams III (1911-1983), who published as Tennessee Williams, has often been called America's most prominent playwright. He was also a prolific author of essays, poetry, and short stories.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Correspondence
- II. Compositions and biographical materials
- III. Photographs
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2006MT-23. Purchased with the F. E. Chase fund from Keith V. Walker, 1858 Mt. Brian Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30329; received: 2006 July 19.
Separated Materials
Two printed books were removed and accessioned separately as *2006T-7F and *2006T-8F.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983. Tennessee Williams additional papers, 1946-1983: Guide.
- Author
- Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02044
Repository Details
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