C. J.Bulliet papers, 1899-1952
C. J.Bulliet papers, 1899-1952
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0165
- Bib ID:
- 4079653 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Bulliet, C. J (Clarence Joseph), 1883-1952
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 10 linear feet (19 boxes: 16 document boxes; 1 custom made box; 1 oversize box)
- Language(s):
- English .
- 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.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
These records comprise correspondence, manuscript drafts, photographs, press releases, press clippings, printed materials and theatrical programs. Drafts of manuscripts and press releases include handwritten edits. Some photographs and souvenir programs are autographed or include an inscription. Printed materials include books by Clarence J. Bulliet and other authors.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in 5 series.
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 off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Single photocopies 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); C. J.Bulliet Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of Richard W. Bulliet, 1982-1983, 1984& 1987.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Bulliet, Richard W. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1987. Accession number--M-1987.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Processed JL-W 09/--/87.
Papers Re-processed Darragh Martin (GSAS 2012) 06/--/2010.
Finding aid Written Darragh Martin (GSAS 2012) 06/--/2010.
Revision Description
2011-02-10 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical Note
Though best known as the influential art critic for The Chicago Daily News, Clarence Joseph (C.J.) Bulliet began as a drama critic and served as business manager for Robert Bruce Mantell's touring Shakespeare company between 1912 and 1923. Born in Corydon, Indiana in 1883, Bulliet changed his name from 'Bulleit' after World War I to escape any connection with Germany. After graduating from Indiana University in 1905, Bulliet embarked on a newspaper career, serving as a reporter for The Louisville Herald and The Indianapolis Star, where he worked from 1906-1911.
After reviewing Robert Bruce Mantell's production of Othello, Bulliet wrote the acclaimed Shakespearean star a letter, which sparked a connection that led to Bulliet's appointment as Mantell's business manager and biographer. As business manager between 1912 and 1923, Bulliet arranged the logistics and wrote press releases for Mantell's touring Shakespeare productions which traveled across the United States. When World War I halted the production, Bulliet worked as a press representative for D.W. Griffith's film The Birth of a Nation. Bulliet also worked on Mantell's biography throughout the tour, resulting in the publication of Robert Mantell's Romance in 1918, Bulliet's first published book.
Mantell was a celebrated Shakespearean actor who was especially known for his Lear and Richard III. Born in Scotland in 1854, Mantell veered towards the stage after a tumultuous adolescence and began his career as Francisco in Hamlet. Celebrated Shakespearean actress Madame Modjeska supported Mantell in New York, commenting that his Tybalt was "a stunner, and should not be killed". Mantell shot to fame in Fedora in 1883 and achieved acclaim for roles in Shakespeare and melodrama through the rest of the 19th century, before he became exiled from New York after an acrimonious alimony dispute. His return as Richard III to the Princess Theatre in 1904 was a triumph, with Mantell reputedly supported (according to his legend) by the ghosts of tragedian's past who cheered him from the audience.
After serving as Mantell's manager, Bulliet returned to journalism, writing for he Louisville Herald again from 1920 and moving to Chicago to write for The Chicago Evening Post in 1923, where he served as its editor and drama critic. When the Post was sold and became The Chicago Daily News in 1932, Bulliet was appointed its art critic. Art increasingly usurped Bulliet's interest in drama and Bulliet quickly became the most influential art critic in Chicago, supplementing his journalism with popular publications such as Apples and Madonnas: Emotional Expression in Modern Art (1927) and Paintings, an Introduction to Art (1934). Bulliet died in 1952.
Subject Headings
The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.
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Series I: Correspondence, 1909-1951, undated
Correspondence is divided into catalogued and non-catalogued materials, reflecting the previous arrangement of these materials. Mostly composed of Bulliet's professional correspondence, this series includes letters, notes and telegrams and features correspondence from Edward Albee, John Barrymore, Hamilton Dobbin, Julian Eltinge, Genevieve Hamper, Robert B. Mantell and Vera Zorina. Non-catalogued material is arranged alphabetically by author. Catalogued images can be found in Series V, Visual Materials.
Box 1 Folder 1
Box 1 Folder 2
Box 1 Folder 3
Box 1 Folder 4
Box 1 Folder 5
Box 1 Folder 6
Box 1 Folder 7
Box 1 Folder 8
Box 1 Folder 9
Box 1 Folder 10
Box 1 Folder 11
Box 1 Folder 12
Box 1 Folder 13
Box 1 Folder 14
Box 1 Folder 15
Box 1 Folder 16 to 17
Box 1 Folder 18
Box 1 Folder 19
Box 1 Folder 20
Box 1 Folder 21
Box 1 Folder 22
Box 1 Folder 23
Box 1 Folder 24
Box 1 Folder 25
Box 1 Folder 26
Box 1 Folder 27
Box 1 Folder 28
Box 1 Folder 29
Box 1 Folder 30
Box 1 Folder 31
Box 1 Folder 32
Box 2 Folder 1
Box 2 Folder 2 to 4
Box 2 Folder 5
Box 2 Folder 6
Box 2 Folder 7
Box 2 Folder 8
Box 2 Folder 9
Box 3 Folder 1
Box 3 Folder 2
Series II: Theatre Productions, 1909-1950
This series is divided into two subseries-- Robert Mantell's theatre productions and productions by other artists.
Clarence J. Bulliet acted as the business manager for Robert Mantell's Shakespearean tours across America between 1912 and 1923 and this subseries contains materials pertaining to the production, publicity and logistics of this operation. Much of this subseries is comprises press releases that announced the tour to each town. Following the original arrangement, these have been listed by performer or production, date or theatre. Short production diaries list the dates and locations of the tour and do not provide any commentary on the production or the tour. This subseries also contains press clippings, publicity fliers, programs and some correspondence.
Box 3 Folder 3
Box 3 Folder 4
Box 3 Folder 5
Box 3 Folder 6
Box 3 Folder 7
Box 3 Folder 8
Box 3 Folder 9
Box 3 Folder 10
Box 3 Folder 11
Box 3 Folder 12
Box 3 Folder 13
Box 3 Folder 14
Box 3 Folder 15
Box 3 Folder 16
1912
Box 3 Folder 17
1913
Box 3 Folder 18
1914
Box 3 Folder 19
1916
Box 3 Folder 20
1917
Box 3 Folder 21
1920
Box 3 Folder 22
Box 3 Folder 23
Box 3 Folder 24
Box 3 Folder 25
Box 3 Folder 26
Box 3 Folder 27
Box 3 Folder 28
Box 3 Folder 29
Box 3 Folder 30
Box 3 Folder 31
Box 3 Folder 32
Box 3 Folder 33
Box 3 Folder 34
Box 3 Folder 35
Box 3 Folder 36
Box 3 Folder 37
Box 3 Folder 38
Box 3 Folder 39
Box 3 Folder 40
Box 3 Folder 41
Box 3 Folder 42
Box 3 Folder 43
Box 3 Folder 44
Box 3 Folder 45
Box 3 Folder 46
Box 4 Folder 1
Box 4 Folder 2
Box 4 Folder 3
Box 4 Folder 4
Box 4 Folder 5
Box 4 Folder 6
Box 4 Folder 7
Box 4 Folder 8
Box 4 Folder 9
Box 4 Folder 10
Box 4 Folder 11
Box 4 Folder 12
Box 4 Folder 13
Box 4 Folder 14
Box 4 Folder 15
Box 4 Folder 16
Box 4 Folder 17
Box 4 Folder 18
Box 4 Folder 19
Box 4 Folder 20
Box 4 Folder 21
Box 4 Folder 22
Box 6 Folder 1 to 2
1912, (2 Folders)
Box 6 Folder 3 to 4
1913, (2 Folders)
Box 6 Folder 5 to 6
1914, (2 Folders)
Box 6 Folder 7 to 8
1914-1915, (2 Folders)
Box 6 Folder 9
1915
Box 6 Folder 10
1916-1917
Box 6 Folder 11
1917-1918
Box 6 Folder 12
1920
This small subseries contains press clippings, publicity fliers, programs and special souvenir programs from productions that Bulliet attended, includingThe Blue Bird, Chantecler, Cyrano de Bergerac, Too Hot for ParisandThe Vagabond King.This subseries also contains a souvenir program from D.W. Griffith's filmThe Birth of a Nation,for which Bulliet served as a press representative.
Box 4 Folder 23
Box 4 Folder 24
Box 4 Folder 25
Box 4 Folder 26 to 27
Box 4 Folder 28
Box 4 Folder 29
Box 5 Folder 1
Box 5 Folder 2
Box 5 Folder 3
Box 5 Folder 4
Box 5 Folder 5
Box 5 Folder 6
Box 5 Folder 7
Box 5 Folder 8
Box 5 Folder 9
Box 5 Folder 10
Box 5 Folder 11
Box 5 Folder 12
Box 5 Folder 13
Box 5 Folder 14
Box 5 Folder 15
Box 5 Folder 16
Series III: Writings, 1898-1935
Drafts of Bulliet's press releases, articles, poetry, prose and non-fiction are included within this series. The main work represented here is Robert Mantell's Romance, Bulliet's biography of Mantell: this series contains notes, several drafts, press clippings, correspondence and an edition autographed by Mantell. Drafts of some of Bulliet's other non-fiction and creative writings are also included and this series contains drafts of newspaper articles, poems, plays, short stories and literary notebooks, which served as creative scrapbooks for Bulliet.
Box 5 Folder 17 to 20
Box 7 Folder 9
Box 12
Box 6 Folder 24
Box 6 Folder 13 to 21
Box 7 Folder 1
Box 7 Folder 2
Box 7 Folder 3
Box 7 Folder 4
Box 7 Folder 5
Box 7 Folder 6
Box 7 Folder 7
Box 10 Folder 12
Box 11 Folder 1
Box 11 Folder 2
Box 7 Folder 8
Series IV: Subject Files, 1908-1948
Bulliet's original arrangement of these subject files is retained for this small series, which includes materials relating to Bulliet's professional and personal life. Personal subject files are primarily clippings and financial documents. Professional subject files include press releases, correspondence and clippings from other projects that Bulliet worked on, including the The Black Stork, The Crisis and the American Negro Music Festival. A small number of printed books and programs that Bulliet kept are included within this series.
Box 7 Folder 11
Box 7 Folder 12
Box 7 Folder 13
Box 11
Box 11 Folder 3
Box 11 Folder 4
Box 11 Folder 5
Box 11 Folder 6
Box 7 Folder 14
Box 7 Folder 15
Box 7 Folder 16
Box 7 Folder 17
Box 6 Folder 22 to 23
Box 8 Folder 1
Box 8 Folder 2
Box 8 Folder 3
Series V: Visual Materials, 1884-1946
The majority of this series is composed of photographs of actors and production photographs from film and theatre, and a collection of theatrical portraits and subject files. Bulliet had an extensive collection of autographed portraits and much of this series has been cross-indexed in the Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum Portrait Collection. The series includes catalogued and non-catalogued materials, and retains the earlier arrangement.
Included here are previously catalogued portraits and original drawings.
Box 8 Folder 4
Box 8 Folder 5
Box 8 Folder 6
Box 8 Folder 7
Box 8 Folder 8
Box 8 Folder 9
Box 8 Folder 10
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 11
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 12
Box 8 Folder 13
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 14
Box 8 Folder 15
The non-catalogued materials include an array of portraits of artists and productions, extensive photographs of Robert Bruce Mantell in his Shakespearean roles and Gordon Craig's design for Lady Macbeth's chamber inMacbeth.
Box 8 Folder 16 to 17
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 18
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 19
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 20
Box 8 Folder 21
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 22
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 8 Folder 23
Box 9 Folder 1
Box 10 Folder 1 to 3
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 10 Folder 4
Box 10 Folder 5 to 6
Box 10 Folder 7
Box 10 Folder 8
Mapcase 14-L-1
Box 10 Folder 9
Box Flat File 273
Box 10 Folder 10
Box 10 Folder 11
The bulk of these materials comprise photographs of actors and productions. The materials in this subseries were catalogued previously and the original arrangement has been preserved.
Box 13 Folder 1
Box 13 Folder 2 to 7
Box 14 Folder 1 to 6
Box 15 Folder 1 to 4
Box 16 Folder 1 to 5
Box 17 Folder 1 to 5
Box 18 Folder 1 to 4
Box 19 Folder 1 to 4