Michael Redgrave and Redgrave family letters to L. Arnold Weissberger
Overview
Letters from British actor Michael Redgrave and the Redgrave family to lawyer L. Arnold Weissberger, and theatrical contracts.
Dates
- 1948-1976
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
This collection is not housed at the Houghton Library but is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Chiefly letters and telegrams from Michael Redgrave to Weissberger, also with letters to Weissberger from Rachel Kempson (Michael Redgrave’s wife), Corin Redgrave, Lynn Redgrave and a note from John Clark; and two theatrical contracts of Michael Redgrave. Subject of letters concern family and theatrical matters.
Biographical / Historical
The Redgrave family is an English acting dynasty. Sir Michael Scudamore Redgrave (1908-1985) was an English stage and film actor, director, manager and author. Rachel Kempson Redgrave was the wife of Michael Redgrave, the mother of Vanessa (1937-), Corin (1939-2010) and Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010). Lynn Redgrave was married to John Clark (1933-2011). L. Arnold Weissberger (1907-1981) was a photographer and lawyer for theatrical personalities.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Letters from Michael Redgrave to L. Arnold Weissberger
- II. Letters from the Redgrave family to L. Arnold Weissberger
- III. Contracts
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2013MT-26. Purchase with the Billy Rose Theatre Fund and the Richard C. Marcus Theatre Fund; received: 2014 January 26.
General note
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. See access restrictions below for additional information.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Redgrave, Michael. Michael Redgrave and Redgrave family letters to L. Arnold Weissberger, 1948-1976: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02502
Repository Details
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