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Anita Loos papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1092
MS-1092

  • Staff Only

Description

The collection contains two lightly annotated typed playscripts for "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Gentlemen Marry Brunettes." Also includes a group of 28 letters from Loos' friend H.L. Mencken to her and seven letters from Loos to various people. Additionally, a US passport for Anita Loos from 1929 and a theatre program for "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" from the Times Square Theatre, 1927 are included.

Of note is the change in title in Loos' hand from "Social Register" to "Gentlemen Marry Brunettes" on the cover of the script. The letters from Mencken address their friendship and attempts at establishing social meetings.

Dates

  • 1915 - 1979

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Anita Loos (1888-1981,) playwright. Contains playscripts for "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Gentleman Marry Brunettes". Also includes letters from H.L. Mencken and Loos.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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