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Folder 1

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Call Number: MS P237:A

Contains 17 Results:

To W. Van R. Whitall [American philanthropist] (206 Loring Avenue, Pelham, NY), May 5, 1925

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My thanks to James Stephens for recommending me; please send details of the Competition; what I have written until now.

Dates: May 5, 1925

To Mr. Konody [Paul George Konody, 1872-1933 English art critic], January 6, 1931

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Asking advice about selecting a naval print to give a friend; what do you know of T.G. Dutton and W.J. Huggins who appear in a Parker Gallery catalogue?

Dates: January 6, 1931

To Mr Konodyo, February 2, 1931

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We bought 2 Dutton prints at Walkers', mentioning your name.

Dates: February 2, 1931

To Thomas King Moylan, as secretary of the Irish Playwrights Association, March 4, 1931

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Thanks for 3-guinea cheque; please collect the Society's commission from next fee. Edenderry.

Dates: March 4, 1931

Moylan, Thomas King, February 28, 1931

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Cheque to O'Casey for 3 guineas.

No. 26769, drawn on The Munster & Leinster Bank, Dublin. Signed by Moylan, stamped "The Irish Playwrights Association," endorsed by O'Casey, paid March 10, 1931 through Westminster Bank, London.

Dates: February 28, 1931

To Thomas King Moylan, March 6, 1931

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I am willing that "The Vagabonds" should produce my "Shadow of a Gunman"; please deal with their request. ("Enclosure" not present.)

Dates: March 6, 1931

To Thomas King Moylan, March 13, 1931

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I'm permitting "The Vagabonds" to produce the "Gunman". My contract with Sinclair ended months ago, so you may deal with applicants for my plays. Tullow performance commission.Initialled "M.M.".

Dates: March 13, 1931

Letters from Sean, February 21, 1934

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I fear the criticism of the play, and especially of the production, is well-founded. I'm reviewing Shaw's plays for The Listener.

Dates: February 21, 1934

To Katherine [Gregory O'Casey collector], April 20, 1936

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I'm sending you certain books (listed). "Let no one know I have signed the books for you. I do not like the job at al..."

Dates: April 20, 1936

To Dr Barsky [Edward K. Barsky], sponsor of the Spanish Refugee Appeal of the Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee, February 3, 1950

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Supporting the Spanish Refugee Appeal of the JointAnti-Fascist Refugee Committee, [N.Y.]

Dates: February 3, 1950

To Douglas M. Jacobs (P.O. Box 187, Ridgefield, Conn.), January 30, 1955

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Busy with play; Dublin Players poor; puzzled at Jacob's enquiring after manuscripts, lst eds, pageproofs; "wouldn't any edition be as welcome?"; state of my old manuscripts; American friends; your bookstore; Murray.

Dates: January 30, 1955

To Douglas M. Jacobs (Rare and Out-of-Print Books...Ridgefield...) [American collector of O'Casey], October 12, 1959

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If you wish to give your collection to a University, I suggest the University of Kansas, which collects me; I have sent Chancellor Murphy some manuscripts; the Librarian Vosper is also a friend. "The Story of Thomas Ashe," "Robe of Roseen," and "Frost in the Flower" have vanished. American friends. Pity you didn't ring up from Exeter.

Dates: October 12, 1959

To Douglas M. Jacobs (Kensington Palace Hotel, De Vere Gardens,London W.8), April 19, 1955

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Sean is to busy to see you on April 25; perhaps in July?

Dates: April 19, 1955

To Douglas M. Jacobs (c/o 1 Billingham Mans, Pitt Street, Kensington, London, W.8), May 19, 1955

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Recording, writing, and interviewing make Sean too busy to see you.

Dates: May 19, 1955

Letter from Arthur Sinclair (1883-1951) to Thomas King Moylan, May 1, 1929

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Scope and Contents As new Secretary of the Irish Playwrights Association you should know that I hold the sole performance rights to O' Casey's Juno..., Plough,.., and Shadow..., and will not allow any other performances (agreement of January 25, 1929). J.J. Hayes.On elaborate touring-company letterhead beginning "Arthur Sinclair and Maire O'Neill in Sean O'Casey's Great Plays..." Managers: Robert Arthur, Fred Sinclair, Tony Quinn, Joseph Mitchell, Haldane Crichton. Next week: Prince of Wales...
Dates: May 1, 1929