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Identification: MSS 099, F831
Creator: Gregory, Lady, 1852-1932.
Title: Lady Gregory letter and cards to Talbot Press
Inclusive Dates: 1919–1920
Extent: 4 items (5 pp.)
Abstract: One letter and three cards written by Lady Gregory to Talbot Press regarding the publication of her play, The Dragon.
Language: Materials entirely in English.
MSS 099, F831, Lady Gregory letter and cards to Talbot Press, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
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Irish playwright Lady Gregory was born March 15, 1852 in Roxborough, Ireland. She was active in the Irish literary revival and was a cofounder in 1899 of the Irish National Theater Society at the Abbey Theater, which she managed for a time. Lady Gregory wrote numerous plays, most of which were produced at Abbey Theatre. Her play, The Dragon, was produced in Dublin at Abbey Theatre in 1919 and published by Talbot Press in 1920. She died May 22, 1932 in Coole, Ireland.
Sources:
"Gregory, Lady." Contemporary Authors Online (reproduced in Biography Resource Center). http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC (accessed July 3, 2008).
One letter and three cards written by Lady Gregory to Talbot Press regarding the publication of her play, The Dragon.
Autograph postcard , 1919 December 22 [Box 55 F831]
1 item (1 p.)
Autograph postcard written by Lady Gregory to "The Manager" of Talbot Press notifying the press that she has sent the manuscript of "The Dragon."
Autograph postcard , 1920 January 31 [Box 55 F831]
1 item (2 pp.)
Autograph postcard written by Lady Gregory to Mr. Lyons regarding the publication of "The Dragon."
Autograph postcard , 1920 March 24 [Box 55 F831]
1 item (1 p.)
Autograph postcard written by Lady Gregory to "The Manager" of Talbot Press requesting a proof her note to "The Dragon."
Autograph letter, 1920 July 25 [Box 55 F831]
1 item (1 p.)
Autograph letter written by Lady Gregory to Talbot Press regarding her corrections to note for "The Dragon."
