Arthur Miller papers relating to "The Crucible", 1952-1953

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0875
Bib ID:
4079107 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005; Harris, Jed
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 manuscript box)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Playscripts, notes, caricatures, rehearsal lists, playbills, a flyer, and newspaper reviews and clippings for THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller. THE CRUCIBLE, a drama about the Salem witch trials of 1692, was first produced in Wilmington in January 1953 and opened in New York in June 1953. The playscripts show the working notes of Arthur Miller and of Jed Harris, the director.

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged, remainder arranged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Arthur Miller papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--293. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--10/30/80. Accession number--M-80-10-30.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 08/--/89.

Revision Description

2022-06-23 Folder list added. kws

Biographical / Historical

American playwright and novelist.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Cartoons (working drawings) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Playbills CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Scripts (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Drama CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Dramatists, American CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theater -- Delaware -- Wilmington CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theater -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theatrical producers and directors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Trials (Witchcraft) -- Massachusetts -- Salem CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID