Item 4 - Abbey Theatre Correspondence

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UGA P151/8/4

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Abbey Theatre Correspondence

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  • 1971-1974

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1 file, c. 30 items

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File of letters and cards to Lelia Doolan and relating primarily to her time as Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre Dublin Letters include a letter of reference for Alan Simpson by Lelia Doolan; Letters between Doolan and Rev. Fr. A Delaney, O.P., re. sourcing of robes as costumes for Abbey production of Shaw's "St. Joan" (Dec 1972); Letter from Flann Ó Riann, 6 Jul 1973; Invitation to Doolan from Provost of Trinity College Dublin to Winter Commencement Dinner (7 Dec 1972); Telegram of well wishes to Doolan from Jeremy [ ] ( 8 Aug 1972)Telegram of well wishes to Doolan from Tony and Anne (8 Aug 1972); Letter from Bob Lowenstein; Letter from Michael Callinan, written on headed paper as a prisoner of H.M. Prison Jebb avenue, Brixton, London (17 Oct 1972); Letter from G.L. Barrow (6 Dec 1972); Letter from Christine [ ] (5 Feb 1973); Letter from Paul McGloughlan, (6 Dec 1972); Letter from Jim Ballantyne (Nov 1973 - May 1974); Letter from Helen Cahill, 19 Nov 1973; Letter from playwright Lee Dunne (19 Nov 1973); Letter from writer Brian Moore; Letter from playwright Brian Friel; Letter from director Joe Dowling; Letter from Frank McDermott; Letter from director Hugh Hunt (8 Nov 1973); Letter from Jack Kelly SJ, Jesuit House, Milltown; 20 Jun 1972; Postcard from Claire Bloom (12 Mar 1974); Letter from John Jordan (14 Mar 1973) Letter from Roger McHugh (6 Dec 1973); Letter from John Arden and Margaretta D'Arcy (30 Nov 1973); Copy letter from Ernest Blythe.

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      15/05/2024
      29/07/2025

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