WAUHughesGlenn4124.xml Guide to the Glenn Hughes Papers 1929-1992 Hughes (Glenn) Papers Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries © 2011 (Last modified: 3/30/2018)
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Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard). University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections 4124 Hughes, Glenn, 1894-1964 Glenn Hughes papers 1929-1992 1950-1962 6.95 cubic feet (8 boxes and 1 vertical file) Collection materials are in English. Papers of Glenn Hughes

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.

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

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.

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The creators' literary rights have not been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

 Hughes, Glenn, 1894-1964--Archives Hughes, Babette, 1906- Rucker, Helen Hildreth, Daisy Wood Heath, Dody, 1928- Drama teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives Arena theater Magic apple : a comedy with music in five scenes Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington) Performing Arts Seattle Washington (State)

 

Accession No. 4124-001: Glenn Hughes papers, 1929-1964 (bulk 1950-1958) approximately 6.5 cubic feet (8 boxes)

Arrangement: Arranged by subject.

Scope and Content: Writings, correspondence, lectures, clippings, and related papers including materials by Babette Hughes, Christmas cards, postcards, meus.

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Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Donor: Mary Anne Mauermann, June 21, 1990

 1 4124-001 Plays by Babette Hughes

Scope and Content: Columbine in the country Safety-pins first The first white woman Daisy won't tell If the shoe pinches Early victorian Bound for Mexico Surprise party Because it's June Spring scene The lady who came to lunch The march heir Mrs. Harper's bazaar

1 4124-001 Postcards from various international locations circa 1920-1939

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.

 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".

 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 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 1 4124-001 Players Magazine. May, 1951, picture of G.H. on cover and accompanying article inside. 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.

 Accession No. 4124-002: Glenn Hughes papers, 1929-1992 0.42 cubic feet (1 box)

Arrangement: Arranged as received.

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, 1962 0.03 cubic feet (1 vertical file)

Arrangement: Arranged as received.

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.