Content Description
Collection includes scripts, correspondence, and files relating to the assorted activities of the American Theatre Wing and Plays for Living; some material may be present fron the American National Theatre and Academy (ANTA).
Dates
- Creation: circa 1942-1986
Creator
- Allen, Vera (Person)
Extent
3 linear feet (3 boxes)Biographical / Historical
Vera Allen, née Klopman (1897-1987) was an actress and theatrical professional who worked for the American Theatre Wing and later for Plays for Living, a non-profit organization that developed theatrical productions that dealt with social issues. She was a founder and later chairman of the Speakers Bureau while part of the American Theatre Wing and an occasional actress on the stage and in television.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2018MT-8. GIft of Gift of Vera Allen and Family, 2017 July 12.
Processing Information
Minimally processed by Melanie Wisner.
Creator
- Allen, Vera (Person)
Subject
- Plays for Living (Organization) (Organization)
- American Theatre Wing (Organization)
- Title
- Allen, Vera. Vera Allen papers, circa 1942-1986 (MS Thr 1670): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Melanie Wisner
- Date
- 8/9/2017
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02830
Repository Details
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