Box 1
Contains 81 Results:
19 Mar 1953
Charles Miller to Edward Gordon Craig. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller addresses Craig as "Guru" and introduces himself as an "ethnologic concert dance-dramatist turned...academics." He explains that he is pursuing his doctorate at USC and is interested in studying Craig's influence on modern theatre. He is looking forward to hearing from Craig himself regarding his views on the theatre at the present time. 1 leaf.
23 Dec 1953
Charles Miller to Edward Gordon Craig. Handwritten letter on plain paper. Miller wonders whether Craig ever received the letter that he wrote last March and explains his project again. He describes the topic of his dissertation and mentions some of the people whom he plans to interview regarding Craig's influence in the theatre. 5 leaves.
27 Jan 1954
Charles Miller to Edward Gordon Craig. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller thanks Craig for the response he finally received to his previous letters. Most of the remainder of the letter consists of a list of questions which Miller hopes Craig will answer--questions regarding Craig's own opinions of the state of the theatre today. 3 leaves.
25 Jun 1954
Craig to Miller. Handwritten letter on plain paper. Craig thanks Miller for his kind words regarding his book, and for his letters. Most of the short letter is very difficult to decipher. 1 leaf.
1 Aug 1954
Charles Miller to Edward Gordon Craig. Carbon copy of a typed letter on onionskin. Miller thanks Craig for his last letter and again asks Craig if he will answer questions regarding his opinions on twentieth-century theatre. He re-types the same list of questions that he had included in his letter of January 27. 3 leaves.
20 Sep 1954
Craig to Miller. Handwritten letter on plain paper. Craig is anxious to see Miller's list of questions and tells him to "hurry up" because "in another year or so" he may be dead. He mentions that next year (1955) will be the 50th anniversary of his essay, "On the Art of the Theatre." Handwriting is very difficult to decipher. 1 leaf.
[1954]
Craig to Miller. Handwritten note on a postcard which has a photo of Craig on the front. Craig refers to an intended visit from Miller and would like more details as the time approaches. 1 item.
[1954?]
Craig to Miller. Handwritten letter on plain paper. Craig comments on some of the questions that Miller has sent him and apologizes for not being more helpful. Handwriting is very difficult to decipher. 1 leaf. Envelope included.
13 Jan 1957
21 Jan 1957
Craig to Miller. Handwritten letter on plain folded paper. Craig mentions theatres that Miller should visit when he travels to Europe and has drawn a small map of Italy and France with the cities on them that Miller should visit. He tells Miller that if he is coming in the summer, to drop by and visit him [Craig] in Vence. He also says that it was a real delight to meet Dr. Butler recently. 1 leaf, folded. Envelope included.