John Gielgud, Second half of the 20th century
Scope and Contents
Six letters in the hand of acclaimed English actor and director John Gielgud. Five of the letters are written from Cowley Street, London, where Gielgud lived between 1945 and 1976, and are addressed “Dear Mrs. Buckley.” They are brief notes of thanks for a variety of gifts – roses, a piece of embroidery, a book, and a silver bowl. The sixth letter, addressed “Dear Elinor”, is written from Wotton House, in Wotton Underwood, Berkshire, where Gielgud lived at the end of his life. All undated.
Dates
- Second half of the 20th century
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Sir Arthur John Gielgud (1904-2000) was an English actor and theater director. Known for his mastery of Shakespeare, Gielgud was famed for his work in the West End, on Broadway, and in film. He won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony during his 80-year career.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu