Letter from Archibald Flower, The Canadian Club of New York, to Oliver Sayler [manuscript] : autograph manuscript signed, 1924 February 26.
1924
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Title
Letter from Archibald Flower, The Canadian Club of New York, to Oliver Sayler [manuscript] : autograph manuscript signed, 1924 February 26.
Created/published
New York City, 1924 February 26.
Description
2 items ; 21.5 x 28 cm
Associated name
Flower, Archibald, 1865-1950, sender.
Sayler, Oliver, addressee.
Sayler, Oliver, addressee.
Note
Includes a studio portrait of Flower mounted on a presentation card.
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From dealer's description: "An autograph letter from Sir Archibald Flower (1865-1950), Chairman of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, as follows: ALS (Archie Flower) to Oliver Sayler, theatrical press agent, NYC, Feb. 26, 1924, 3 leaves, 3 pp. A long letter (64 lines) in a clear hand, recalling a meeting with Sayler ("It was good having a talk with someone who knows what we are trying to do at Stratford"), noting that [Edward] sothern had recommended one of Sayler's books to him; suggesting that he will "put the matter in the hands of Morris Gest," apprently referring to a potential U.S. tour by the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre company. The impresario Morris Gest had worked with Sayler on tours by the Moscow Art Theatre and other foreign companies. Flower states that Gest "has already proved one big point in showing hte public here what the Russian players can do" with their impressive ensemble acting. Using a charming sports metaphor, Flower writes, "I rowed for Cambridge and I coached many crews," and he knows the power of "team play" in the theatre. Flower goes on to discuss the artistic aims of the Memorial Theatre productions, including fidelity to Shaekspeare's texts, subordination of scenery and costumes to the text and acting, and elimination of "calls" until the play is over. But what he would prefer to see is "the final curtain to go up on a fine bust of Shakespeare." ... Together with an autographed photograph of Flower, inscribed to sayler, mounted down, in a presentation card folder."
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It may contain incorrect information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
From dealer's description: "An autograph letter from Sir Archibald Flower (1865-1950), Chairman of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, as follows: ALS (Archie Flower) to Oliver Sayler, theatrical press agent, NYC, Feb. 26, 1924, 3 leaves, 3 pp. A long letter (64 lines) in a clear hand, recalling a meeting with Sayler ("It was good having a talk with someone who knows what we are trying to do at Stratford"), noting that [Edward] sothern had recommended one of Sayler's books to him; suggesting that he will "put the matter in the hands of Morris Gest," apprently referring to a potential U.S. tour by the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre company. The impresario Morris Gest had worked with Sayler on tours by the Moscow Art Theatre and other foreign companies. Flower states that Gest "has already proved one big point in showing hte public here what the Russian players can do" with their impressive ensemble acting. Using a charming sports metaphor, Flower writes, "I rowed for Cambridge and I coached many crews," and he knows the power of "team play" in the theatre. Flower goes on to discuss the artistic aims of the Memorial Theatre productions, including fidelity to Shaekspeare's texts, subordination of scenery and costumes to the text and acting, and elimination of "calls" until the play is over. But what he would prefer to see is "the final curtain to go up on a fine bust of Shakespeare." ... Together with an autographed photograph of Flower, inscribed to sayler, mounted down, in a presentation card folder."
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England.
Item Details
Call number
Y.c.7365 (1-2)
Folger-specific note
From dealer's description: "An autograph letter from Sir Archibald Flower (1865-1950), Chairman of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, as follows: ALS (Archie Flower) to Oliver Sayler, theatrical press agent, NYC, Feb. 26, 1924, 3 leaves, 3 pp. A long letter (64 lines) in a clear hand, recalling a meeting with Sayler ("It was good having a talk with someone who knows what we are trying to do at Stratford"), noting that [Edward] sothern had recommended one of Sayler's books to him; suggesting that he will "put the matter in the hands of Morris Gest," apprently referring to a potential U.S. tour by the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre company. The impresario Morris Gest had worked with Sayler on tours by the Moscow Art Theatre and other foreign companies. Flower states that Gest "has already proved one big point in showing hte public here what the Russian players can do" with their impressive ensemble acting. Using a charming sports metaphor, Flower writes, "I rowed for Cambridge and I coached many crews," and he knows the power of "team play" in the theatre. Flower goes on to discuss the artistic aims of the Memorial Theatre productions, including fidelity to Shaekspeare's texts, subordination of scenery and costumes to the text and acting, and elimination of "calls" until the play is over. But what he would prefer to see is "the final curtain to go up on a fine bust of Shakespeare." ... Together with an autographed photograph of Flower, inscribed to sayler, mounted down, in a presentation card folder." Ordered from Roger Stoddard, D9174, 2018-02-01, letter of January 22, 2018. Purchase made possible by The Ann Jennalie Cook Acquisitions Fund.
Folger accession
270080