Letters and Collected Material
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Letters and Collected Material
Autograph letters and 2 short autographs by Léon Deffoux
Autograph letter by François de Curel to an actress
Autograph letter by François de Curel to an actress [Sylvie?] dated December 31, 1925. De Curel is reassuring the actress that the play went well and that she would have success. He states some of the changes he made to the dialogue. With a transcription by J. B. Sanders.
Léon Deffoux, photograph and publication
1 Photograph of Léon Deffoux (passport photo – dated 1930 at the back). 1 offprint from Le Mercure de France: Léon Deffoux, Lucien Descaves, Paris, Extrait du Mercure de France, 1940.
Autograph letters- J. K. Huysmans
Publication: Quatrième promenade dans le Paris cher à Joris Karl Huysmans
1 copy of Husmans et le Quartier Montparnasse; le décor des Soeurs Vatard. Commentaire par M. Félix-Edmond Fabre, March 15, 1953. Walking tour of Montparnasse, as depicted by Huysmans in his novels.
Le Capitole politique et littéraire et La Herse
1 copy of Le Capitole, March 1924, Special issue on François de Curel.
biographical documents: Léon Deffoux
Various biographical documents of interest:
Typed letter from Jean-Richard Bloch
Typed letter from Jean-Richard Bloch [maybe to Deffoux] n.d. [after 1932] Bloch reminds his «confrère» that he sent an article for the periodical L’Oeuvre. He has not seen it in print yet, and wonders if the journal has decided to forgo publication.
1 typed letter [carbon copy] from Émile Zavie to Jacques Mourier (lawyer), dated November 19, 1931. Zavie talks about Louis Savary, the collaborator of Deffoux for many years. (2 pages)
Albert Lantoine, Autograph letters to Léon Deffoux
Émile Zavie, letters to Léon Deffoux
Bertrand de Jouvenel, letters to Léon Deffoux
Letters from Georges Ancey, and letter from L. Level (Ancey’s daughter)
Letters (photocopies) from Léon Deffoux and Maurice LeBlond + other photocopies
Eugène Bourgeois, manuscript of the play, Le pendu
Manuscript of a play by Eugène Bourgeois, Le pendu, with a typed transcription
Léon Deffoux- various letters and documents (photocopies)
Maurice LeBlond, letters to Léon Deffoux
Maurice LeBlond and Denise LeBlond-Zola, letters to Léon Deffoux
Maurice LeBlond and Denise LeBlond-Zola, letters to Léon Deffoux
Letters to Georges Ancey and James Sanders
Dossier Gustave Toudouze, secondary sources
Photographs - Jeanne Lion and Suzanne Desprès
Letters related to Colonna Romano
Letters to Georges Ancey and Madame Ancey
Manuscript of Georges Ancey’s play L’ami
Letters and clipping related to Sylvie the actress
Letters to Georges Ancey and Madame Ancey
Letters to Georges Ancey and James Sanders
André Antoine - letters to Jacques Grétillat
Typed document on staging Shakespeare
Typed document (carbon copy) about staging Shakespeare (6 p.). (one of Antoine’s talks)
Contract with M. Chimene, poster and cover
Typed contract between Antoine and M. Chimene, dated «2 février 1917», on letterhead «28, Place Dauphine».
Regarding the partnership between Antoine and Chimene for the Gaité theatre.
With a two-page letter [first page missing), where Antoine explains that he does not want to take care of financial issues.
Poster (colour) for the Théâtre Antoine, announcing Blanchette and Boubouroche.
Poor condition – repairs with scotch tape – folded
Cover of Le monde illustré, 2 novembre 1935 – with photo of Antoine.
Letters from Albert Guinon to André Antoine
André Antoine- various letters and documents
2 pages (photocopied) from the Théâtre national de l’Odéon – ledger, dated «Paris, le 25 septembre 1906, Le Directeur, A. Antoine».
Photocopies: letters from Antoine to various correspondents
Poster of Antoine
Ledger page, South American tour
Ledger page (original) from the 1903 tour in South America (Théâtre Antoine)
Two typed documents by Antoine – with corrections; for radio shows he hosted (about contemporary plays).
Antoine and Cameret group- photographs
Photographs (some copies, some original) – Antoine, the Camaret group.
Autograph letter from Colette to Antoine
Various Letters related to Antoine
Autograph letter from actress Eugénie Nau to [maybe Antoine], n.d., on letterhead «Théâtre Antoine. Régisseur général». The words «Régisseur général» were crossed out; above «Eugénie Nau». Asks for an appointment to discuss a project. NOTE: Eugénie Nau was the actress who created the role of the prostitute in the stage adaptation of La fille Elisa, by the Goncourt Brothers. The play was staged at the Théâtre Libre in 1890.
Envelope (empty) addressed to actress Blanche Deneige; letterhead: «Le Courrier de la presse ‘lit tout’, renseigne sur tout…» - stamp illegible.
Autograph telegraph from Larochelle to François de Curel, stamped «2 juil. 95». Read his open letter in Le Figaro. De Curel is too modest – he should accept the invitation to be staged again on the Théâtre Libre. For the next season, there will be a play by Paul Adam and another one by Barrès. Larochelle hopes that de Curel will join them.
Autograph bristol card from A. Antoine to [?], dated «Parais, le 21 8, 1908» - on letterhead «Théâtre national de l’Odéon – Direction». Is asking his correspondent to come on Thursday – it would be the opportunity to discuss the play Le roi Louis.
Printed letter (engraved autograph) from André Antoine to the director of the newspaper L’Écho de Paris , dated «Paris, le 27 mars 1891» -- signed by Antoine in blue ink. Following an article published in L’Écho, deemed injurious by Antoine, he is reacting in writing, while waiting for the newspaper to insert his letter. Antoine will circulate the letter widely. Antoine refutes the accusations made against him by journalist Henry Bauer – concerning his management of the Théâtre Libre, as well as his private life.
Hand-written document: list of actors facing a list of roles – with the mentions «Bruxelles» and «Paris».
Autograph carte-lettre from Émile Paz to Jules Antoine, stamped «13 juin 88». Reminds Jules Antoine that Paz is not on speaking terms anymore with Antoine. Asks Jules to send him as many tickets as possible for the last show, before 2 o’clock. He knows 40 or 50 people who would be very intested to come.
Autograph letter [photocopy] from Antoine to his brother Jules, dated «Camaret, mardi 190[5]» - on letterhead «Théâtre Antoine. Direction». Apologizes that Jules has to deal with all the problems. Antoine was simply trying to avoid legal troubles. Invites his brother to join him in Camaret.
Prospectus advertising the movie Les travailleurs de la mer , directed by Antoine. With a subscription form for the Ligue maritime française.
Autograph letter from Xavier Roux to [Antoine?], n.d. Congratulates his «cher ami» on his Légion d’honneur. Their old friend Becque would be very happy. Roux is delighted.
Autograph letter signed «Un vieil abonné» to [actress Blanche Deneige, according to a handwritten note], dated «Mardi 30 octobre 1906». The «vieil abonné» makes some recommendations to the actress regarding her interpretation of the role of Catherine. He suggests playing the young woman with more restraint.
Autograph carte-pneumatique from A-P Antoine to Pierre Decourcelle, dated «Lundi», stamped «1223». Was very touched by the warm welcome offered to him by Decourcelle. Will call Decourcelle tomorrow, to have more news.
Autograph letter from [signature illegible] to [A.-P. Antoine, according to a hand-written note], dated «Le 2 mai 1949». Letter announced that the step-mother of the recipient has been very ill and is now recovering. She is waiting for the second installment of the settlement, that was signed before the notary.
Typed document (carbon copy) – what may be a draft of his memoirs published later (his first years as an actor and as director of the Théâtre libre).
Press clippings – drawings and portraits of Antoine.
Autograph letters/cards sent to J. Sanders
-Autograph letter from actor Denis d’Inès to J. Sanders, dated «Paris 7 juillet 1955», with envelope stamped «Paris 7 – 1955» Will meet with Sanders to discuss Antoine.
-Autograph letter from journalist Henri Jeanson to J. Sanders, n.d., on letterhead «Pavillon Louis-Philippe, Honfleur (Calvados)», with envelope stamped «7 – 2 - 1955».Recommends that Sanders contact Colonna Romano to hear more about L’Odéon.
-Autograph letter from Mme Romuald Joubé to J. Sanders, dated «Paris, 6 juillet 1969», with envelope stamped «6 – 7 – 1969».Will send the photographs of her husband as soon as they are copied. Thanks Sanders for his work.
-Autograph letter from Mme Romuald Joubé to J. Sanders, dated «Paris 13 août 1970», with envelope stamped «Paris 14-8-1970».Collection Théâtrale André AntoineHas sent the documents to the director of a newspaper in Québec, whom she used to know. Hopes that they will reach Sanders eventually. Thanks him for his work on her husband’s career.In addition, copies (hand-written) of: one telegram sent by Joubé to Antoine, dated janvier 1938; a letter from Antoine to Joubé, dated 20 janvier 1938; a letter from Antoine to Joubé, dated 3 janvier 1940.
-Autograph letter from Mme Romuald Joubé to J. Sanders, dated «Paris 11 mai 1969».She is unwell – but Mme Sylvie, the actress, told Mme Joubé that Sanders would be in Paris for a while. Hopes to see him later.
-Autograph letter from Mme Romuald Joubé to J. Sanders, dated «Paris 15 juil 1969».Would like to make an appointment with Sanders, to evoke the memories of her husband.
-Autograph letter from actor Pierre Bertin to J. Sanders, dated «27/5/69».Will meet Sanders with pleasure to discuss Antoine.
-Autograph Xmas card (with picture) from L. Level [G. Ancey’s daughter] to J. Sanders, n.d.
-Autograph letter from L. Ancey de Curmieu Level to J. Sanders, dated «10 avril 1967, 22, rue Legendre».Talks about the publication of her father’s plays – with publisher Nizet. Nizet promised to send her the text of the preface written by Sanders, but she has seen nothing yet. Can Sanders press matters?
-Autograph Xmas card from L. Ancey de Curmieu Level [G. Ancey’s daughter] to J. Sanders, n.d.Send her best wishes. Publisher Nizet has promised the proofs by the end of January.
-Autograph letter from Brigitte Level [G. Ancey’s grand-daughter] to J. Sanders, dated «Vendredi 27 juin 1975».Has just heard about the passing of Sanders’ wife. Shares his pain. Invites him to Paris.
-Postcard [mountain] from Josette Reynaud to J. Sanders, dated «24-3-69».At Jeanne Lion’s request, Josette Reynaud will come around to their meeting. Reminds J. Sanders to bring back to 10 letters by Antoine that she lent him. She will bring information on H. de Rotschild.
-Autograph letter from Josette Reynaud to J. Sanders, n.d.Jeanne Lion is very unwell – it would be nice if J. Sanders could send her a letter.
-Autograph letter from Josette Reynaud to J. Sanders, dated «30 sept. 69».Talks about Jeanne Lion, who is declining.
-Autograph letter from Josette Reynaud to J. Sanders, dated «Paris 16-12-69».Jeanne Lion passed away – James Sanders’ letter to her was greatly appreciated. Hopes J. Sanders will come and see her when he is next in Paris.
-Autograph letter from Josette Reynaud to J. Sanders, dated «Paris, 20 octobre 77».Thanks J. Sanders for his letter. Hopes he is enjoying reading the memoirs of Albert Carré, who was a friend of her mother. Madame Coquelin passed away – she was 85. Talk about politics.
-Postcard [picture of Cagnes-Hippodrome] from Josette Reynaud to J. Sanders, dated «7-1-79».Collection Théâtrale André Antoine Sends her best wishes. Reminds J Sanders to return her books.
-Autograph Lletter from Mme. P. Descaves to J. Sanders, dated «Poigny-la-forêt 6-2-69».Would be happy to meet with him. She is willing to pick him up at the train station.
-Autograph bristol card from Mme L[?] Descaves to J. Sanders, dated «Paris, 12 mars 1969».Has not found the correspondence between Lucien Descaves and Antoine. Will keep looking for any documents of interest to Sanders.
-Autograph bristol card from Suzanne Devoyod to J. Sanders, dated «Dimanche 25 novembre» (with envelope).Would be happy to meet with J. Sanders, to discuss her collaboration with Antoine, the various roles she played in Ancey’s and H. Becque’s plays. She lives on the Côte d’Azur and will be back in Paris in May. Is happy to her about L. Level.
-Autograph bristol card from Suzanne Devoyod to J. Sanders, dated «Samedi 2 février 52» (with enveloppe].Would like to answer J. Sanders’ questions – but she has not looked at the play L’Avenir in many years and has not access to the text. Maybe Sanders can lend his copy. She recalls that the play was a great success. Ancey attended all the rehearsals, he was very meticulous and he trusted Antoine. It was a wonderful era.