Box 1
Contains 81 Results:
15 Apr 1953
Charles Miller to Edward Carrick. Carbon copy of a typed letter. Miller introduces himself to Carrick as a "concert ethnic dance-dramatist turned scholar." He explains that he is pursuing his doctoral dissertation in Drama at USC and, in particular, wishes to focus on Edward Gordon Craig's contribution to the theatre of today. 1 leaf.
4 May 1953
Carrick to Miller. Handwritten letter on paper embossed with "Cutler's Orchard." Carrick tells Miller that it would be unwise to ask his father about his contributions to modern theatre because he would expect anyone really interested to already know. He recommends that Miller read his father's books as well as William Gaunt's The March of the Moderns to understand why the artistic revolution took place. 1 leaf. Envelope included.
14 Sep 1953
Carrick to Miller. Handwritten note on postcard of Paris. Carrick thanks Miller for his letter and will try to answer all his questions soon. 1 item.
15 Oct 1953
Carrick to Miller. Typed letter on onionskin. Carrick replies to a list of questions regarding his father (Edward Gordon Craig). Comments on Craig's opinions of Max Reinhardt, Lee Simonson, Ellen Terry, and various aspects of the theatre. 5 leaves.
17 Nov 1953
Miller to Carrick. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller thanks Carrick for all his help with his thesis on Craig. He mentions other books on Craig by Catherine Valogne and Edith Rose-Enid. 1 leaf.
14 Dec 1953
Carrick to Miller. Typed letter on onionskin. Carrick gives his opinions of good poetry recitation, his father's ideas on theatre production, and comments on Craig's book, Towards a New Theatre. 3 leaves.
3 Jan 1954
Craig to Miller. Handwritten letter on plain paper. Craig tells Miller he will answer his long letter later, but has a few comments. He suggests that Miller write to him asking definite questions. There is a clipping which shows a photograph of Craig on the cover of a book by Catherine Valogne. 1 leaf plus clipping. Envelope included.
15 Mar 1954
Miller to Carrick. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller says that he has heard from Craig and that the latter has requested a series of questions that he could answer for Miller's thesis. Mentions that Sheldon Cheney sent him a copy of Craig's replies to an essay Cheney had written in 1914. 1 leaf.
12 Oct 1954
Carrick to Miller. Handwritten note on half sheet of plain paper. Carrick thanks Miller for his letter and tells him not to worry about writing except when he has plenty of time. 1 leaf.
5 Nov 1954
Miller to Carrick. Carbon copy of a typed letter on plain paper. Miller mentions that his thesis is progressing slowly and that he has been going over issues of The Mask and wonders which pseudonyms Craig used in his articles. 1 leaf.