Curatorial Correspondence: New York Public Library., 12/08/1938-06/21/1951

File — Box: 10, Folder: 17

Identifier: 41953

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 10, Folders 1-18) This series consists of various files relating to the Barry family estate, including information on property; account books and statements; and the disposition of PB's papers.

Dates

12/08/1938-06/21/1951

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.75 Cubic Feet (14 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 2 TLS to PB from R.J. Lingel, director, requesting the placement of at least two plays by PB in the library: "Here Come the Clowns," and "The Philadelphia Story." @ 1 TLS (1951) to ESB is an answer to her inquiry concerning the receipt by the library of manuscripts for "The Philadelphia Story," and "My Name is Aquilon." Apparently, the library never received these.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY - ACCESSIONS: PHILIP BARRY MSS 1938-39: Typed Letter Signed

BARRY, PHILIP - MANUSCRIPTS DISPOSITION: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY: Typed Letter Signed

"HERE COME THE CLOWNS" - NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY: Typed Letter Signed

"PHILADELPHIA STORY" - NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY: Typed Letter Signed

"MY NAME IS AQUILON" BY PHILIP BARRY - NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY: Typed Letter Signed