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Glenn Hughes papers, 1929-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hughes, Glenn, 1894-1964
- Title
- Glenn Hughes papers
- Dates
- 1929-1992 (inclusive)19291992
1950-1962 (bulk)19501962 - Quantity
- 6.95 cubic feet (8 boxes and 1 vertical file)
- Collection Number
- 4124
- Summary
- Papers of Glenn Hughes
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Playwright and director of the drama program at the University of Washington for more than 30 years. Glenn Hughes was born in 1894 and died in 1964.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection of materials from the professional and personal life of Glenn Hughes including materials from his first wife Babette Hughes, Christmas cards, postcard and menus from various travels around the world.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The creators' literary rights have not been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 4124-001, Glenn Hughes papers, 1929-1964
- Accession No. 4124-002, Glenn Hughes papers, 1929-1992
- Accession No. 4124-003, Glenn Hughes papers, 1952, 1959, 1962
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4124-001: Glenn Hughes papers, 1929-1964 (bulk 1950-1958)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Writings, correspondence, lectures, clippings, and related papers including materials by Babette Hughes, Christmas cards, postcards, meus.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Mary Anne Mauermann, June 21, 1990
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 4124-001 | Plays by Babette Hughes
Scope and Content:
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| 1 | 4124-001 | Postcards from various international
locations
Scope and Content:
Collection of European Art postcards (blank) acquired by Glenn
and Babette (his wife) during their trips and residency during the 20's and
30's.
|
circa 1920-1939 |
| 1 | 4124-001 | Babette Hughes published plays, manuscript "Last night
when we were young", stories
Scope and Content:
First draft and final manuscript of "Last night when we were
young".
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| 1 | 4124-001 | Penthouse Production in the High School. pamphlet by
G.H., December, 1949 |
|
| 1 | 4124-001 |
Soviet Press pamphlet,
translations publication. April. 1948, includes theatre articles |
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| 1 | 4124-001 | Copy of
Forum, text by G.H. Woodcuts by
Richard Bennett prominent Northwest artist, who also did illustrations for Zona
Gale, American novelist |
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| 1 | 4124-001 |
Players Magazine. May, 1951,
picture of G.H. on cover and accompanying article inside. |
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| 1 | 4124-001 | Souvenir Program, Brussels’ World Exposition, 1958, with
article by G.H., P.4. |
|
| 1 | 4124-001 | Handmade, fabric-bound original score Songs which
consists of poems by G.H. and music by Daisy Wood Hildreth, friend of G.H. and
Seattle composer. Probably only bound copy. Performed at Penthouse
Theatre. |
|
| 1 | 4124-001 | Leather-bound book of handwritten poem by G.H. The poems
are in the style of famous poets. |
|
| 1 | 4124-001 | Two copies of piano-vocal score of "The Magic Apple, a
musical-comedy" with lyrics by G.H. plus three photos of the U.of W. production
of the above |
|
| 2 | 4124-001 | Scrapbooks of Christmas cards, loose cards, postcards,
brochures plus a souvenir program from Conquistadores del Cielo,
1955 |
circa 1925-1960 |
| 3-7 | 4124-001 | [For detailed contents, consult original paper inventory
linked above] |
|
| 8 | 4124-001 | Menus from various local and international
restaurants
Scope and Content:
Menus acquired by G.H. One menu is important — handwritten
notation on it of the dinner guests of Glenn Hughes which included D.H.
Lawrence, Richard Aldington, Mrs. Patmore and other literary figures. Many
menus are in French.
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Accession No. 4124-002: Glenn Hughes papers, 1929-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, poems, clippings, 1929-1992.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donor: Mary Anne Mauermann, April 20, 1993
Accession No. 4124-003: Glenn Hughes papers, 1952, 1959, 1962Return to Top
Scope and Content: Christmas card, signed program, and poem.
"Christmas Query, Christmas Answer" written by Glenn Hughes for the friends of Cleta, Vivi, Chip, and himself, 1959 (Chistmas poem and card addressed to Mr. and Mrs. James J. Brennen).
Scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," June 20, 1952 (theater program, directed by Hughes, performed at the Brennen's, signed by most of the cast).
Topical Sonnet, 23 April 1962 (By Hughes, written for Shakespeare's birthday, mimeographed. Signed with a note from Hughes to Nane and Jim [Brennen] dated 5-4-62).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Donors: Ulla and Craig Freeman, January 25, 2011
Separated Material: Signed copies of "New Plays for Mummers," "Three Blind Mice, Libretto," and "The Dream and the Deed" as well as a copy of "An Exhibition, The Glenn Hughes Drama and Imagist Poetry Collection" were separated from the papers for cataloging.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arena theater
- Drama teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
Personal Names
- Heath, Dody, 1928-
- Hughes, Glenn, 1894-1964--Archives
Titles within the Collection
- Magic apple : a comedy with music in five scenes
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hildreth, Daisy Wood (composer)
- Hughes, Babette, 1906- (creator)
- Rucker, Helen (illustrator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
