Abbey Theatre collection
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Scope and Content Note
This artificial collection of items from or associated with the Abbey Theatre was begun in 1986 with a group of twenty-two play parts purchased by the library. These play parts are typescript portions of plays produced at the Abbey Theatre. Most consist of all lines for a particular character in a single play with cue notes and stage directions; others are all of the text for an entire act of one play including stage directions or a character's lines for particular acts. Some of the parts are annotated with holograph notes and underlinings. The twenty-two play parts are arranged alphabetically by play title with one item for which the title is unknown at the end of the group. The Abbey Theatre programs date from 1921-1995, with the bulk of the items from 1925-1942.
Dates
- 1905-1995
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Restrictions on access
Unrestricted access.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Information on copyright (literary rights) available from repository. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.
Historical Note
The Abbey Theatre, organized in 1904, took its name from its location on Abbey Street in Dublin. Ireland. It grew from a society known first as the Irish Literary Theatre (1899-1902) and later as the Irish National Theatre Society (1902-1904). Miss A.E.F. Horniman (1860-1937) a devoted patronness of repertory theater, was impressed by the work of the latter group during a special performance in London, and offered to build a theater for the group in Dublin. Opening night in the Abbey Theatre was held on 27 December 1904 with a program featuring short dramatic works by W.B. Yeats, Lady Augusta Gregory, and John Millington Synge. The history of the Abbey Theatre combined exciting drama with pride in the past of Ireland. Often marked by controversy, too, the Abbey Theatre was the scene of many first and famous productions.
Historical Source: This brief note about the Abbey Theatre is based on information found in The Reader's Encyclopedia of World Drama (Crowell, 1969).
Extent
4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract
Collection of play scripts and programs from the Abbey Theatre from 1921-1995.
Arrangement Note
Organized into three series: (1) Plays, (2) Programs, and (3) Other materials.
Custodial History
Purchased from dealer, provenance unknown.
Source
Purchased from Glenn Horowitz Booksellers in 1986 with subsequent additions from 1987-1999.
Appraisal Note
Acquired by Director of the Rose Library, Linda Matthews, as part of the Rose Library's holdings in Irish Literature.
Related Materials in This Repository
William Butler Yeats collection, Gregory family papers, Cuala Press collection, and in the rare book collection.
General
Control level 3
General
File name: abbey244.doc
Processing
Processed by Susan Potts McDonald, 2000.
Control level 3
File name: abbey244.doc
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- Dublin (Ireland) Subject Source: Geonames
- Irish drama--20th century. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scripts. Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Theater programs. Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Theater--Ireland--20th century. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Abbey Theatre collection, 1905-1995
- Author
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University
- Date
- February 25, 2001
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library Repository