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MUM00228
Finding-Aid for the Beth Henley Collection (MUM00228)
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PURL:
http://purl.oclc.org/umarchives/MUM00228/
Creator:
Henley, Beth
Title:
Beth Henley Collection.
Inclusive Dates:
1935-1990
Bulk Dates:
1972-1990
Materials in:
English
Abstract:
Collection consists of correspondence related to the Leonette Henley/Beth Henley family written 1935-1990.
Quantity:
26 boxes.
Number:
MUM00228
Location:
B-7.
Repository :
The University of Mississippi
J.D. Williams Library
Department of Archives and Special Collections
P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848, USA
Phone: 662.915.7408
Fax: 662.915.5734
E-Mail: archive@olemiss.edu
URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/archives/
J.D. Williams Library
Department of Archives and Special Collections
P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848, USA
Phone: 662.915.7408
Fax: 662.915.5734
E-Mail: archive@olemiss.edu
URL: http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/archives/
Cite as:
Beth Henley Collection (MUM00228). The Department of Archives and Special Collections, J.D. Williams Library, The University of Mississippi.
Born in 1952 in Jackson, MS and educated at SMU where she took a BFA, Beth Henley is an award winning actress, playwright, and screenwriter. More information on her life and work can be found at the Mississippi Writers Page maintained by the University of Mississippi's Department of English.
Collection consists of correspondence related to the Leonette Henley/Beth Henley family written 1935-1990.
Access Restrictions
Open.
Use Restriction
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Leonette Henley/Beth Henley Collection
Folder 1:
Party invitation for 26 February 1935 given by Harris Henley.
Folder 2:
Handwritten letter signed. 1 August 1972. Beth Henley in Monticello, NY to "Grandmama and Big Daddy" [Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Henley] in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope. Re: performing in plays for children.
Folder 3:
Handwritten card signed. 5 June 1973. Beth Henley in Dallas, TX to "Bid Daddy." Envelope. Re: working on a play at Theatre Three in Dallas; job in director's colloqium.
Folder 4:
Handwritten letter signed. 31 August 1980. Beth [Henley] in Los Angeles, CA to "Grandmama" in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope. Re: upcoming preview of Henley's play.
Folder 5:
Postcard. 10 December 1980. Beth [Henley] to "Grandmama." Re: "play opens tonight!"
Folder 6:
Handwritten letter signed. 29 March 1981. Beth Henley in Los Angeles, CA to "Grandmama" in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope. Re: talked to a director about producing one of Henley's screenplays; work on brand new play.
Folder 7:
Handwritten letter signed. 28 April 1981. Beth Henley in Los Angeles, CA to "Grandmama" in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope. Re: winning the [Pulitzer] prize.
Folder 8:
Handwritten letter signed. 25 May 1981. Beth [Henley] in Los Angeles, CA to "Grandmama" in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope. Re: casting for "Crimes of the Heart" in New York; going to two awards banquets.
Folder 9:
Handwritten card signed. 23 November 1981. Beth Henley in Hartford, CT to "Grandmama" in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope. Re: visit to see play.
Folder 10:
Handwritten card signed. 23 July 1983. Beth Henley in Los Angeles, CA to "Grandmama" in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope.
Folder 11:
Handwritten letter signed. December 1983. Beth [Henley] to "Grandmama." Re: meeting with Sissy Spacek "about writing a movie for her"; working on "30 min. show for P.B.S. television."
Folder 12:
Handwritten card signed. 10 June 1985. Beth Henley in Los Angeles, CA to "Grandmama" in Hazlehurst, MS. Envelope. Re: director working on the movie of "Crimes of the Heart" wants to visit Mississippi.
Folder 13:
Handwritten letter signed. March 1986. Beth [Henley] to "Grandmama." Re: two movies going into production; Dallas production of "Crimes."
Folder 14:
Handwritten card signed. 21 March 1986. Beth [Henley] to "Grandmama." Re: working on two movies -- "Crimes of the Heart" and "Nobodies Fool"; London production of "Miss Firecracker."
Folder 15:
Handwritten card signed. 16 January 1990. Beth [Henley] to "Grandmama."
Folder 16:
Handwritten card signed. No date. Beth [Henley] to "Grandmama."
Folder 17:
Handwritten card signed. No date. Beth [Henley] to "Grandmama."
Folder 18:
Postcard. No date. Beth [Henley]. Not addressed or postmarked.