MS 685 01 05 04 02
Reference code
MS 685 01 05 04 02
Title
E.A. Craig collection: Autograph letters from Edward A. Craig to Edward Gordon Craig
Level
File
Date
1937-1962
Extent & medium
9 folders containing a total of 127 items
Content description
Arranged in chronological order, as a whole the letter discuss various personal matters, including E.A. Craig’s sister Nelly and Craig’s daughter ‘Two-Two’, and financial matters as well as Teddy Craig’s work. Also includes several of postcards. Teddy Craig would often sign the letters ‘Moko’ and a number of the letters include small pen and ink sketches by Teddy
Of notable subjects in the individual years include:
1946: Teddy Craig talks of taking photographs of various places and houses in England that are of interest to Craig as well as his work within the film industry and talk of publishing Craig’s work on the theatre.
1957: Including two Christmas cards featuring designs by Teddy Craig and two telegrams. Teddy Craig discusses selling his house, and his plans to quit the film industry.
1958: Discussing the death of Elena Meo
1959: Talks about his work in the theatre and the changes that are taking place in the industry. Also includes one letter from Helen Craig, Teddy Craig’s daughter.
1960: Mentions the sale of Edward Gordon Craig’s collection to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, an exhibition of Craig’s work at the Mermaid Theatre, Craig’s ‘Index to the Story of My Days’ and Teddy Craig’s own writings. Also includes a birthday card.
1961: Discusses Teddy Craig work and the Ellen Terry memorial meetings.
1962: Talks about papers relating to Gordon Craig’s work, including his Day Books and the possible sale of some of the material. Includes a letter from Helen Craig, Teddy Craig’s daughter.
1962: Includes letters from Mary Craig, Teddy Craig’s third wife and a Christmas card.
Of notable subjects in the individual years include:
1946: Teddy Craig talks of taking photographs of various places and houses in England that are of interest to Craig as well as his work within the film industry and talk of publishing Craig’s work on the theatre.
1957: Including two Christmas cards featuring designs by Teddy Craig and two telegrams. Teddy Craig discusses selling his house, and his plans to quit the film industry.
1958: Discussing the death of Elena Meo
1959: Talks about his work in the theatre and the changes that are taking place in the industry. Also includes one letter from Helen Craig, Teddy Craig’s daughter.
1960: Mentions the sale of Edward Gordon Craig’s collection to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, an exhibition of Craig’s work at the Mermaid Theatre, Craig’s ‘Index to the Story of My Days’ and Teddy Craig’s own writings. Also includes a birthday card.
1961: Discusses Teddy Craig work and the Ellen Terry memorial meetings.
1962: Talks about papers relating to Gordon Craig’s work, including his Day Books and the possible sale of some of the material. Includes a letter from Helen Craig, Teddy Craig’s daughter.
1962: Includes letters from Mary Craig, Teddy Craig’s third wife and a Christmas card.
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