Address Book of Mercedes de Acosta

File — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Scope and contents note

From the Collection:

Documenting part of the career of playwright, poet, and novelist Mercedes de Acosta (1893-1968), the Mercedes de Acosta Papers consist of letters written to her, a few manuscript plays written by her, her address books, some published works in her possession, and some photographs. Comprising 4 boxes (1.0 linear feet), the material dates from 1920-1975.

Highlights of the collection include three typed manuscript plays written by de Acosta titled "The Dark Light" (undated), "Jehanne D'Arc" (1925), and "The Moon Flower" (1920) as well as a series of her address books documenting her acquaintances. Also of interest are a number of published workes on Hindu philosophy, many of which pertain to the spirtual leader Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950).

Dates

From the Collection: 1920 - 1975
From the Collection: Majority of material found within 1938-1968

Collection-level access restrictions

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