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The Inventory
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Martyn Green
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Green, Martyn 1899 -19'7.5
A TREASURY OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN
Folder: H.M.s. ~inafore
11282
Printed libretto and typ9script with holograph corrections pasted on sheets 211'.
Folderi Princess Ida l.Foreward:'"""°Typescript on yellow paper. 3./. 2.Typescript with holograph correctionso 15J'. 3.Printed libretto and type~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets. 26..f • 4.Printed libretto. Sheets 'born out of book. 27 ./.
Folder: ~.!?z~ Printed libretto and type~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets. 7--f.
Folder:: Iolanthe Printed libretto and type~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets. 25.{o
Folderi The Sorcerer Printed libretto and type~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets. 19.JI. _
Folder: Pirates of Penzance Printed libretto and type~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets. 20 (.
Folder: The Gondoliers J l.Printed libretto. Sheets torn out of book. 32 • Printer~ marks. 2.Foreward. Typescript on yellow paper with holo. corr. 5..//. 3.Typescript with holograph corrections. 23.,/. 4.Printed libretto and typescr,;\-pt with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets 32.Y •
Foldert Yeomen of the Guard IJ 1. Foreward:--Typescript on yellow paper with holo oorr 0 q,...f. 2. Printed libretto /)torn from book. Printer's marks. 30.J'. 3. Typescript. 23 J(. 4. Printed libretto and typ~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets. )8.,(.
Folder~ Ruddigore Printed libretto and type~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets. 27.JI.
Folder: The Mikado Printed libretto and type~cript with holograph corrections
pasted on sheets 28,-f.
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Folder: Patience Printed libretto and typescript with halo. corr. pasted
on sheets. 24 1.
(HBG's office) Folly stick used in "Yeomen of the Guard". Made by Mr. Green.
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Programs fort IOLANTHE, THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD at Tappan Zee Playhouse, Playhouse
on the Mall; CANDIDE in concert version; dinner in honor of Alfred
Lunt and Lynn Fontanne ..
t11catalogue of the Collection at the Gilbert and Sullivan" Booklet.
/The Players £!~• Autumn 1966. Bulletin.
1.nspecial Collection, Boston University" Brochure with holo. note by MG ..
. 2 certificates of vaccination for smallpoxr June 19, 1950, Aug. 11, 1952.
Permit, to reenter the United States, Oct. 5, 19640 Ml's signature.
,National Registration Identity Card. Ml's signature •
. News,aper reviews of Martyn Green's performances. 6 ..
Song Ml sang at New York, Citizens Union Annual Dinner, 1967. Typescript.
Music for song MIDhey 1re Coming Soon to P-aris", for Jackie Gleason Show •
. Scripts
HERE'S IDVE Kansas City Starlight Theatre, 1965. Mimeo with holo.
notes, 112 PPo
PIPE NIGHT Players Club, Oct. 15, 1967. TypescriJt with holo. notes, 14 pp.
IN DEFENCE OF GILBERT Typescri,t with holo. notes, 8 JP•
CANDIDE Concert Reading. Typescriitt with holo. notes, 27 PP•
ENGAGED by Gilbert and Sullivan.
a) Published script, Chappell & Co., ltd. 1963.
a>) Original version. Mimeo. 49 Pl'•
c) Sketch of Act I Set ey M1 for production herdirected.
Desk Diary 1961. Holograph notations.
£HE ~MPIRE CLUB OF CANADA. Addresses 1950-1951. T. H. Best, Toronto, 1951.
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Scr9~ook If! June 1962 - May 1963.
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Newspaper and magazine articles about Green and the shovrs he appeared in.
Ca. 100 articles. Folder: "Press reviews - early .50's. 11 Ca. 175 reviews.
Scra!book fi1 November 1959 - November 1961.
4 8 x 10" glossy photos of Green after his accident
Newspaper and magazine articles. Ca. 250.
Programst A MAJORITY OF ONE, Papermill Playhouse, Tappan Zee Playhouse;
Grant Park Concerts (Chicago) June 28 - Aug'USt 20, 1961.
DRUM3 UNDER THE WINDJWS Cherry Lane Theatte.
Santa Fe Opera, 1960 Season.
Scrapbook fil 1939 and 1956
Newspaper articles, 1939. Ca. 50.
Newspaper articles, 1956. Ca. 75.
Programs; SHANGRI-LA. Schubert Theatre, New York; Schubert Theatre, New Haveno
2 fans from productions ID appeared in.
Small bu.st from Peter Shaff er I s BLACK COMEDY. Signed \ly: Donald Madden, Lynn
Redgrave, Rip Torn, Geraldine Page, Jordan Christopher, Martyn Green,
:Michael Miller o
THE MIKA]X) New York, G. Schirmer. 231 PF>•
ID 1s musical score version interleaves with his holograph dialogue and
revisions.
THE MIKAID Prompt script. Act I & II. In two notebooks. With many holograph
notes and stage directions. N.Y., G. Schirmer.
K.M.S. PINAFORE Master s~ript for Green's version. Act II, Scenes l & 2.
Holograph stage directions.
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IOLANTHE and THE YEOMAN OF THE GUARD. As Produced First at the Boston Arts
Festival, 1964., Script for Martyn Green 1s production. Typescript with
many holograph notes and stage directions, 109 pp.
PETER PAN New York, Samuel French. Mimeo with hologfaph notes, 113 PP•
KNIGHTS OF SONG Tams..JNidma.rk Mus:i,c Library, Inc. Script. Mimeo with hole.
notes, 112 PP•
CANDIDE Script for shortened version given in Grant ·-Park, Chicago, 1967.
Typescript with holo. notes, 14 PP•
Printed pieces~ meioorabilia
!h~ New Yorker April 8, 1967. Review of CARRICKNABAUNA with Martyn Green.
Enclosed are reviews from !!,o.!• ~ Journal, New ~ ~., !•!• Daily
New~ and New York Post.
London Societz: An Illustrated Magazine. November 1870.
The Dalton 'D' Times. Miami, Flerida, April 8, 1962. Contains article
about MGo 2 copies.
"TV's Tyrantt The Stop Watch" Article 'by MG in Music Journal. April-May, 1960.
"Come'i>ack to New Y9rk City's Tricentennial, Ball" Nov. 20, 1964. Program with
note to ID signed Connie Boswell.
Photograph of Alicia Markova and Martyn Green O x 10".
Appointment Bookst 1955 - 1960. All with holograph notations.
British Passportsi 2, June 19, 1936, Novem'ber ],.8, 1947.
Stog of Pinocchio Comic book produced as publicity for NBC Television
Srecial, Oct. 13, 1957. with m.
Film~ lo Release print of program "Person to Person" with Martyn Green
Serial number CBS-600129. 1 reel.
2. Reel, unidentified.
Playmills from various shows with MG. 26. 1953 - 1965.
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Folder #1
85 photos of Martyn Green in many different shows from 1937 to present.
Many with holograph explanations.
3 original sketches by Larry Sobel, of Ml in different rols.
2 pen and ink drawings of ID to be used for newspaper publicity shots.
Scrapbook "Gilbert and Sullivan11 Given to MG in 1965 in honor of his work
in Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas. Covers 1921-1922 season of D10Ily
Carte Company. Front page signed by members of company May 10, 1924 including
signature of Rupert D'Oyly Carte. Explanatory note by m. Autograph of
W. S. Gilbert 0 Many programs from shows of season. 12 color }Drints of
scenes fr,0m Gilbert and Sullivan operettaso
Scra,book 1959 - 1961.
Newspaper and magazine articles. Ca. 300.
Scripts
l. MR GILBERT * MR. SULLIVAN - AND MR. GREEN. Mimeo typescri'pt with bolo.
notes, 62 pp.
2. TRIAL BY JURY Working script. Original stage directions by' MG, no nnisii,
or dialogue. Hologr.ph, 49 ,,.
3o ENGAGED By Gi1bert and Sullivan 019eratta. Published by ChaJ>pel and Co. Ltd.
With many holograph notes by MG, 58 PP•
4o CARRICKNABAUNA by Padraic Colum. Working scrtP1t• Mimeo typescript with
holo. notes, 71 p~.
5. A I.JJVELY WAY TO DIE 1'y A. J. Russell. Movie script,. Made by Universal.
Mimeo typescript, 135 1P•
6. IN DEFENCE OF GILBERT by ID. ..
Used in Denver, 1968.
a) Typescri1t with holo. notes, 23 ,,.
b) Final draft. CarBon typescript with holo. notes, 10 PP•
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6. c) Script used in 1965 in Rennseler, N.Y. Carbon typescript with
holo. noteso 20 PP•
7. MR. GILBERT, MR. SULLIVAN - AND MR. GREEN by MG and Frank Wilson.
Xerox, 54 pp. -0
B. H.M.S. PINAFORE As done by MG at Boston Arts Festival 1962. Published ' ""
by G. Sb:rn.irmer. With many holo. notes by MG. Includes 3 JIIP•
of colored costume design sketches.
9. THE MIKAOO As done by MG for Bell Telephone Hour, April 29, 1960.
11 color photos ( 8 x 1011 ) of Groucho :M..arx and Helen Traubel in
productioh.
Folder of pictorial record of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera
season for 1932 - 33.
!Y,~ for April 23 - 29, 1960, listing show.
"Coronation Music" Mus:i.ec published for Coronation of George v, signed by
William Green (father of ID) 19110
Folder IJ1. Newspaper clippings, 1923 - 1967. Ca. 500.
Programst various programs and advertisements for productions that Ml ha6
appeared in. 32 in 2 folders.
Pictures~ 84 photographs, many taken during performances b>y MG, all with
holograph explanations. 3 with MG's signatureo
2 pen and pnncil sketches by ID, 1929.
1 costume rendering for ID by Kapota, 1938 0
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Miscellaneous
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Identity card for MG from RAF., July 21., 1941. With his signature.
Miscellaneous notes or data for Boston Winterfest 1967. Typescript with
holoa notes, 15 PPo
D10yly Carte Opera Company, Printed schedule for months in 1935, 1937, 1938.,
1939. 5 cards with holograph notations.
Pass to board Queen Mary on occasion of her final sail:lng from New Y0 rk.,
September 22, 1967. Holograph explanation on back.
Sketch by W of floor design for pcoduction of ENGAGEDo
"Tea with Sean" (0 'Casey) by George Bellack. Interview printed in
Theatre Arts, S;ptebmer, 1953. tearsheets. - -
"It is Still a G&S World" by Martyn Green. Article ,irinted in New York --~ Magazine. November 11, 1962. Tearsheets.,
Information and advertisements for MG I s book MARTYN GREEN 1S TREASURY OF
GILBERT AND SULLIVAN. 7 pieces.
Picture of MG from The Tatler Oct. 10, 1949.
CoJy of cartoon 11They1ll Do It Every Time" by Jimmy Hatlo. June 12,1960.
Program of Annual Luncheon for Delia Austrian Medal for Roseman Harris,
April 27, 1967. Hologra1h explanation.
GILBERT AND SULLIVAN OPERA oy Williamson. TYJ.9escri~t copy of part of hook, 2 PP•
Salute. Official magaz:ine of RAF. 1942 issue, with MG 1s signature.
Holo. note of explanation.
"S1vage Club, Christmas Dinner, Dec., 1.5, 19~111 In Honor of Henry Riley. Program.
MISALLIANCE ey G. B. Shaw. Script deleted from Theatre Arts, Sept. 1953.
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Corres!ondenc!. to Martyn Green unless otherwise noted. 191~ - 1968.
Bespaloff., Alex TIS June 16, 1961.
Burrows, AIDe TIS Jan. 6, 1960
Carn1an, Robert June 19, 1964. TLS
Cohen, Jerome 2 TIS Jan. 21 and Feg. 14, 1967
Cole, William Mimeo TL Oct. 14, 1960
Edward Dalton Co. Printed note. undated. Cae1e.
D10yly, Rupert to Charles Hutchinson. TLS June 14, 1921. Oai<.Te
D'0yly, Ru-pert to ID. Ats July 2., 1931.,
Music Educators National Conference TL June 6, 1962.
Eisenhower, Mamie Doud TLS Jan 21, 1957. (includes program and card from
evening at White House at which MG performed)
Flagg, James Montgoaery TIS Dec. 24, 1949 with watercolor at top of page.
Ferrer, Jos~ A1S Dec. 22, 1959.
Green, Martyn to Jerome Cohen Carbon TL 12 Fe•• 1967 and typ,escri~t notes
with ho~o. corr. concerningWinterfest, Boston 1967. 13 pp.
Green, Martyn Signed note, undated. . I?'.
4 signed World War I forms. April 4, 16, May 24, June 7, 1918.
Ats to Mrs. William Green June 10, 1918 ..
ALS to Mrs. William Green undated.
Printed form~ notification to Green family of W's wound and
hospitalization. June 17, 1918.
Printed formi Ministry of Pension April 5, 1922. re pension
to MG for wound.
ALS to Green family. DecemIDer 20, 1943.
l! ALS (photocopies) to family. Jan 2 & 14, 1944.
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Green, Pamela (MO's daughter) AlS (postcard) S>ept. 17, 1964.
Grun, Karl A.LS Nov. 26, 19590
Haesche, William ~LS May 4, 1960.
Harniman, Kenneth TIS July 23, 1,64.
Hausman, Leo Mimeo TL Sept. 18, 1963.
Kahan, Stanley T1S July 8., 1968
King, Dennis TIS July 22, 1967
Lawrence, Steve and Eydie Gorm, TIS F~•• 12, 1967.
Levine, Max TES Dec. 4, 1964.
Lytell., Bart AIS undated,
Marx, Groucho 2 TLS May 5, June 1, 1960.
Matheson, Helen TIS undatedo
MCLauchlin, Russell TIS May 14, 1958.
Ormandy, Eugene 2 TIS Dec, 29, 1954, June 3, 19670
Phelps, W. Lyon AI.S June 19, 1935.
Scholer, Mrs. Melville TIS Dec. 17, 1964.
Seawell, Donald TIS Oct. 26, 1965.
Simpson, Gerald TIS Oct. 26, 1965.
Smith, D. E. 2 ALS both dated Aug. 17, 1915.
Squire, W. H. ALS May 9, 1951,
Travis, Maury M. TLS Jan. 28, 1967.
Waring, Fred TLS AJJril 13, 196 7.
Whitman, Ann(Sec. to Pres. Eisenhower) TLS Feb. 1, 1967.
Woollcott, Alexander TIS March 9, 1935.
Wyatt, Wilson W • (Lt. Gov. Kentucky) TIS to Herb Segal May 21, 1963.
11Pat11 2 telegrams Sept. 22, 1964 and April 22, 1968. (bolo. notation on one) ""
Louise H.P. AIS S pt. 17, 1964. ,,.
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Memorabilia
Army belt.
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Plastic letter opener
Silk Ja,anese fan.
2 records: 11Young Book Reviewers" Oct. 1, 1959.
"The Valiant Years" ID Narrator.
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zjvertisement poster for record of !HE MIKADJ as Presented by the Bell
Telephone Hour, directed by ID.
"Picture of Savoyard" 19320 Poster Board showing peofle at Savoy Theatreo
Some holo. explanations.
f2 theatre posters: AP<DLID by Giraudoux and RED ROSF..S FOR ME \>y O'Casey,
ooth with MG.
2 posters of Camoridge, ~ngland and one of Britaino
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Addenda: 1975
Gift of Mrs. Martyn Green, 1975
I. Manuscripts of Material Performed by MG
a) Poems to be read with Saint Saen's 11C:arnival of the Animals". poems
15 type./lwith holo, notations for reading, 15 p. (f.11)
b) nThe Incomparable Max", additional lines 2-19 of Act II,
with holo. notation.
c) Speech written by Nevill Coghill, Christmas 1968, for the
Type.
Actor's Fund Bread Basket Appeal, to be delivered at performances
of "Canterbury Tales". Delivered by Martyn Green & George Rose
(actor) at "The Mechanics Institute", Baltimore, Christmas 1968,
<luring out of town try-ont of "Canterbury Tales". Xerox of type
acript with holo, notation, 1 p.
TT. Printed Articles (#2)
A. By MG (2)
1. "What is Wrong with the Theatre Today" in The Jack Point Press,
Nov. 1971, p. 90-96.
2. "Notes from No. 4 Course", Salute, March 1942, p. 5.
B, About MG (1)
Kaye, Marvin, "Briton 50 Years in Theatre", Grit, Sept. 28, 1969, p. 27.
C. Miscellaneous (2)
1. "GHbert & Sullivan", Fortune, Feb. 1937, p. 101-112,
2 copies of tear sheets.
2. Dean, Paul, Arizona Republic, Nov. 12, 1967, 1 p. tear sheC"'t.
Martyn Green Page 2
Box 11: III. Correspondence. 61 piecen, 11/12/52 - 10/27/72. (#3)
17 ALS; 36 TLS; 2 ANS; 2 TNS. Mimeo cable, mimeo letter signed.
A. From MG (1) to the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, mimeo of cable
11/12/59 (//3)
B. To MG (19)
Aherne, Brian. (actor) 3 ALS 9/18/69; 9/23/69; undated.
Burke-Mount, William, (producer-director of The Light Opera of
Manhattan) TLS 8/12/71,
Burnham, Alan (Executive Director of the Landmarks Preservatton
Commiss:i.on of NY city) TtS 2/24/66.
Coghill, Nevill (dramatic author E1 compoRer) ANS on Xmas card
12/69; ALS 11/26/70.
Cotes, Peter. ALS 1/1/68.
Engel, Lehman (composer, conductor, author) TNS 2/24/71.
Evans, Sir Francis. ALS Tel Aviv, 11/?.2/52.
Gates, Larry (actor) TLS 4/10/69,
Gleason, Jackie. TLS 10/14/66.
Hague, Albert (composer) TLS 5/16/70
Hausman, Jack. (Honorary Chairman of the Board for United Cerebral
Palsy of NYC) 6 TLS 6/15/66; 6/14/67; 7/29/68; 4/30/69;
5/10/71; S/9/72.
Henderson, Skitch. TLS 3/13/69.
Hingle, Pat (actor) ALS 2/2/69.
Hitdg, Rupert (producer of the Skitch Henderson Show) TLS 3/17/69.
Hollander, Richard (editor of The Washington Daily News) TLS
James, Hal (NY producer) TLS 4/23/70; CTL !i/9/70
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Jones, Barry (actor) ALS 11/25/69.
King, Dennis (President of The Players) M:i.meo Signed 11/29/67.
Ormandy, Eugene. (Philadelphin Orchestra) TLS 3/23/67
Russell, H;irold (Chnirman of the Presi.dent's Committee on the
Employment of Handicapped) 2 TLS 12/10/70; 4/23/7L
Seawell, Donald R. (producer) TLS 4/18/66
IV, Memorabilia
A. Programs of Prod11ctions MG Rppenred in (20) and C'.opy of ponter
for "Yeoman of the Guard" (#11)
B. Program for Speaking Engagement. The New York Singing Teachers
Association Annual Luncheon. 3/16/69. Martyn Green 11The Importance
of Diction in Speech & Song", program. (//5)
C. Invitations (6)
1. Special premiere showing of "The Battle of Brita:i.n" in NY
10/19/69
2. British Aircraft CorporRtion & Royal Airforce Association to
n reccptinn following "The Rattle of Britain" in NY, 10/19/69,
Includes program~·.
3. The Citizens Union of the City of NY, 73rd Annual Dinner,
.5/'ll/70
4, BU's Fonnder 1 R D;1.y Ball,, 3/13/71 .
.5. Annual Meeting of the Pr0sident's Committee on Employment of
Handicapped in Wa;hington, D. C. lf/ 15/71 includer:: programs E,
2 separate press reJ o.<1ses C'Oncerning the appearance of MG
at the meeting, xerox 3/1?/71, 6 copies, 3/9/71, 6 copies.
6. Daughters of the British Empire in the State of NY. 52nd Annual
"Ye Olde Englj sh Fajxe" ll/B/72.
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D. Citations (8)
Thank you from Celebrity Parade Telethon for Cerebral Palsy
1962-63, 1967-69, 1971-72.
E. Theatre Blue Pr:i.nts & Drawings of Stage.
l.
2.
1.
Blue pr:int
Blue print
3 clr;iwinr;r1
A, B, & C
of stage set
of stage set
nf Stoeh,mll
for "The Mikado" Act I.
for "The HikA rlo 11 /\ct TI.
of Cioorl Rp eer1 Opera House
li. Drawing by Stockwell titled "Thames Embankment".
m:irkcd
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S', 2 dr.:1.wings by Stockwell titled "Trial by Jury", marked l1 & 5.
6. 2 nrawings by StockweJ l ti,tlcd "Sorcerer"
7. Drawings by Stockwell titlert "Embarkatirm Sr,rme 11, 111:1rke<l Sheet l'L
8. Drawi.ng by StoC'kwell titler!_ "Forrl's Fifth Ave., Theatre" marked
Sheet JJ1.
9. Drawing by Stockwell titled "Patience" E,"Iolanthe".
10. Drawing by Stockwell titled 11'.t:olanthe" marked sheet 19.
11. Drawing by Stockwell tit led "Pub Scene 11• 1;1a rkl',<l sheet 20,
12. Drawinr; by Stockwell titled "GBrrick r.lub", marked sheet 21.
13. Drawing hy StockwelJ titled "Gilbert I s Digs", marked sheets
22 & 23.
ll1. Drawing by Stockwell titled "R.R. Station", marked sheet 29.
15. 4 sketches of stage sets by L. Hayer on photo paper. (#1)
F. Photographs. 4 of MG. 9 Transparencies.
1, From the President's Committee on the Employment of Handicapped
l97l. 2 glossies 811 X 10 11
2. MG entertaining at the London Sketch Club. 5" X 7"
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3. Atr Force squadron. photo
4. "The Mikado". 9 transpnrend es, 1952.
G. Mementoes (3)
1. Shoulder fosfgn:ia, MG waS Squadron Leader fo the R.A. F.
Aprtl 1941 - December 1945.
2. Air Force ribbon.
3. Small red velvet b::ig preRented to MG openi.ng night of "The
Incomparable Max", by the director, Leon Shaw incl. notecard
from Leon Shaw.
H. Theatre Props (21) (#2 & 3)
L Sanrlals 11sed by MG as Caesar in "Caesar & Cleopatra", 1956.
2. Mask used in "Candide", 1958,
3. Castanets used in "The Gondoliers", 1960, directed by MG
in Sante Fe, New Mexico.
4. Cap worn by MG as Sean O'Casey in "Drums Under the Window", 19111.
5. Visiting card used by MG as The Man in "The Incomparable Max"
Broadw;:i.y, 1971.
6. Neck chain, pen holder, & rosary worn by MG as r,haocer in
"CAnterbury Tales".
7. Spectacles worn by MG as KO-Ko in "The Mikado"
8. r,igarette holder used by MG as r,aptain Hook in "Peter Pan"
9. 2 fake moustaches
10. Small gold pen
11. Small gold pin
12. Small mesh chain
13. Piece of white felt, 1 X 5 inches
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14. Black elastic cord 12 inches
15, Fake check
16. Blue yarn (small amount)
17. Gold tassel
18, White paper marked "Terms Ends July 29, 1892. 11
I. ) l::iiscellaneons (l1)
L PrinUng hlock with picture of MG. 1 X 3½ inr.hes.
2, Menu of dinner in honor of thf' D'Oyly Carte Opera Compnny.
2/11/57.
3. TablP. assignments 1>:JY Centenni.al Dinner, 6 p. xerox.
4. Carnegie Hall - Diamond Jubilee, 1966 - 1967 season program.
V. Miscellaneous papers (3) UIS)
1. Mimeo of Winter Brend Basket Campaign 1968-1969, with
"Canterbury Tales" circled. Sheet describes money different
plays made for the season.
?. Mimeo of route sheet for "Canterbury Tales" tour 69-70, with
holograph notations.
3. Ca.rhon copy of text of an old signboard in Devon titled Roger
Giles,
Box 13: VI. Films: DPcember 1938 - November 1969. (35)
1. Home movies of travels. Each labeled.
a) 10 reels, 8 mm. 17 cm. diameter
b) 25 reels 8 mm. 11 cm,
Box 14: VII. Records (9)
L. "Dear Brutus" 1/8/56, MG, Helen Hayes, Franchot '!'one, Susan Strassburg
2. "The Gathering Night" August 2lt, 1953. MG artist. (2)
3. "Make Up Your Mind" (1)
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L1. "Merry Widow" (2)
5. "Omnibus" (1)
VIII. Tapes (2)
1. MG c.n.c. Tony Thomas Part I ½; X 1200 ft. 15 mm.
2. MG II It Part 2 II II
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J, Manuscripts
GREEN, Martyn
Addenda: May 1975 - June 1975
G:i.ft of Mrs. Martyn Green
A. Works by MG
l. GILJIERT AND SULLIVAN. (MG worked on this manuscript fotermittently
for several ye;irs. It i.s unf:i.nished & unp11blished)
a) Holo. & type. with holo. corr. ca. 100 p. (#1)
b) Miscellaneous notes. Holo,, liO p, (#2)
c) Rese11rch matPri:1.l includes: Ho.lo., type, with bolo. corr.,
carbon type. with bolo. corr., xerox type., & mimeo type.
Most of the material consists of magzaine articles and
song lyrics. (#3)
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2. MG's TREASURY OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN. Simon & Schuster, 1961.
"Suggestions" Holo. & TypP. with holo. corr., 32 p, (!/Lr)
3. TO BEGIN WITII (An :mtohiop;raphy which MG worked on for several
years; unfinished. It was written under a number of
different ti. tl es i.n several stages.)
a) "I Was Born" Type., 12 p, (//5)
b) "When I was a Lad" Type., 26 p.
c) "'First You're Born"
1) Type., with holo, corr., 24p.
2) Carbon type. with holo. corr., 31 p.
3) Carbon type., 45 p.
d) "Third Time Lucky, or Here's A Very Pretty State of Things"
Type. with halo. corr., 26 p.
e) "Past Personal in 3 Parts: First You're Born, When I Was
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a Lad, After I Grew Up". Type. with holo. corr., /¼5 p.
f) "First You're Born or When I Was a Lad & After" Type.
with holo. corr., 40 p. 8/72 Signed.
g) Type. with holo. corr. 175 p. Untitled & unfininhed. (116)
h) Miscellaneous type., 6 p.
B. Short Non-fiction by MG (#7)
1. Poems by MG. Holo., type., & carbon type., 23 p. ca. 29 poems.
2. Short Pieces by MG, (f!B)
a) "History of My Life in the Army" Halo., 3 p.
b) "One Hundred 'fears Ago"
1) Type., with halo. corr., 5 p.
2) Carbon type., 5 p. 6/1/72.
c) "Shadows on the Wall"
1) Type. with holo. corr., R p.
2) Typescript with hnl.o. corr., 6 p.
3) Type. with halo. corr., 7 p.
4) Cnrhon type. , 6 p. (1 p. missing)
d) "Way Back (In the Future)" Hoh), , 2 p.
3. Speeches.
a) "For Kansas City" 5/70 (fll)
1) 'T'yp e. , 2 p •
2) Carbon type., 2 p.
b) "How to Play Golf in One Easy Lesson" Type. with halo. corr.
6 p.
c) "The Importance of Good Diction in Speech and Song"
After-luncheon speech to the NY Singinr; Teachers Association
3/16/69.
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1) Type. with bolo. corr., 5 p.
2) Carbon type., 3 p.
d) "The Importance of Humor in Today's Worln 11• Rockford
Coller,e Lecture - Festival of Humor. l/26/69. Type.
with holo. corr., 16 p. Includes information about the
festival.
e) 11The Importance of Humor in The World Today". Type.
with bolo, corr., 38 p. ( A longer version of d)
f) "In Defense of Gilbert". Delivered in Denver, Colo.,
5/14/68, type. with holo. corr., 19 p.
g) "In Defense of Gilbert :1nd Sullivan". Delivered at the
Institute for Man & Science at Rensselaer, NY. 7/8/65.
1) Type. with halo. corr., 19 p.
2) 2nd draft, type. with bolo. corr., 20 p.
h) "In the Beginninp; was the Word ... 11 Type. with holo. corr.,
9 p.
i) "Past Perspective" Type. with halo. corr., 22 p.
j) "Talk to the Committee for the Employment of the Handicapped".
10.3, 72. Type. with holo. corr., lli p.
L1. Miscellaneous pieces by MG
a) "Harold Wylson Memorial Committee".
1) Type . , l p •
2) Carbon type., l p., 3 copies (#2)
b) "Outline of Program for Lecture Tour" Type., 2 p.
c)
d)
"Progrnmme for Mayfair Music Gall" Type. with halo. corr., 1 p.
/ Resum~ of performances
l) Holo~_, 6 p.
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7) Holo., type. with halo. corr. & carbon type. with
bolo, corr., 20 p.
e) Songs.
1) "A Ltttle One Now & Then" Words by MG,music hy Muriel
White, Halo.
2) llAm I A Puss--Ca t or a Cow? Type. with holo. corr. , 2 p. ,
1/1955.
3) "Giw! Me A Choice Chump Chop" Hords by MG, music by
Dudley Glass, bolo.
C. Material Relating to MG's Work in Gi.lhert & Sullivan Scores, etc.
1. "Engagerl". Adapted from Gilbert & Sullivan. Chappell & Co.
1963, Vocal score, (#3)
2. "The GondoU.ers II G. Shirmer, Inc. 19Lfl.
a) Vocal Score.
b) "The Gondoliers". Sheet music "Merriest Fellows Are We'.
c) "Dance A Cachuncha" Sheet music. Xerox type. wi.th halo.
notations, 8 p. Signed by MG.
3. "H.M. S. Pinafore"
a) G. Shirmer, Inc., no date. Vocal '."lcon~ with holo. notations.
b) A,S, SePr 0.dftfon, J879,
c) Rehearsal schedule mi.meo, 2 p.
L1. "The Mikado 11 G. Shirmer, score no date.
5. "Pattence". Performed by Simsbury Lisht Opera Co. (Conn.)
1974, MG director.
a) Information pertaining to above. Tnclucles cRst lists,
layouts scenes, rehearsal schedule & musical Rcores with
hnlo. notations. Bolo., type. with hnlo. corr., mimeo with holo.
corr. & printed musi.cal scores torn from G. Shirmer edition, ca.
350 p.
Martyn r:reen
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Box 18:
100 p. (f/3)
250 p. (#1)
Page',
b) Movie script by John H. Rutler, Producer, Willinm C. Holdsworth.
Typr>. mim00 with ho1o, notntions, 87 p. Incl: Holdsworth, W,
5/11/50.
6. "The Pi.rates of Penzance" Performed hy Simshury Light Opera Co.
April - May 1973. MG director (ff})
a) Production notes includes: Holo., type. with holo. corr.,
& carbon type. with holo. corr., 140 p.
b) Pages torn from Vocal score, London, G, Shirmer, edition,
no date, with holo notations ca. 100 p.
7. "Princess Ida" ChappelJ & Co. 1911, Vocal score.
8. "The Sorcerer" " No date.
9, "Trial by .Tury" Presented at the Boston Winter Fest, 1967.
Pages with holo. notations torn from G. Shirmer edition, NY,
1941, ca. 100 p.
10. "The Yeoman of the Guard".
n) Chappell & Co., no date.
h) Bass Publishers, no date. (#1)
D. Scripts from Films, Musicals, Plays, & Operas MG appeared in.
1. "A Lyrical Play" Adapted from Karel Capek's R.U.R. by Raith
Flagg. Xerox type., 105 p., 2 copies, 6/5/72. (//2)
2. "Candide"
a) G. Shirmer, 1958. Book by Lillian Hellman, music by
Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Richard Wilbur.
Grant Park Concerts, Chicago, 7/68,
b) Type. with holo. marks & notations, 70 p.
Presented for
Martyn Green Page 6
Box 19:
<'.) Sheet mus:i.c for 2 songs.
3. "Canterbury TAl,•s" Adapted from Chaucer hy Nevill Coghill
& Martin Starkie.jmusic - Richard Hill & John Hawkins, Lydcs
Nevill Coghill. Management Three Pro<luctions Ltd. & Frank
Production. On Broadway 12/69.
a) Type. mim00 wi.th halo. corr., 101 p., signed by MG.
b) Type. mimeo with halo. corr., & xerox type, wlth halo. corr.,
102 p.
c) Sheet music for 3 songs, 1 signed by MG,
4. "Cyrano de Bergerac" An after school animated special by Hanna
Barbera Productions. MG played DeGuiche. Xerox type. with
holo. marks & notations, 80 p. revised, 11/19/73. (#1)
5. "The Iceman Cometh" by Eugene O'Neill. Text edi.ted by Thomas
Quinn Curtiss. Movie script by Ely Landau Organization & The
Amerfr.an F:ilm Theatre.
a) Mimeo typR., 215 p. signed by MC, revised 11/29/72. Includes
signatures of actors Fredric March, Clifton James, John
Frankenheimer, Uohn McLiam, Bradford Dillman, Moses Gunn,
George Voscovec, Robert Ryan, Jeff Bridges, Lee Marvin,
Tom Pedi, Sorrell Booke, EvanR Evans.
b) Shooting schedule, cast & crew lists, call sheets includes
xerox type, with holo. notes, mimeo type. w5th hnlo. marks,
26 p.
6. "The Incomparable. Max" by Jerome Lawrence & Rohert E. Lee
Rehearsal script, rntmeo. type. with ho1.o. notes, 96 p. 9/13/71.
7. 11Knickerhocker Holiday" Words hy Maxwell Anderson, muslc by
Kurt Weill, carbon type., 102 p.
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8. "Magic Flute" Holo., type. with hol0. corr., type, min1eo. with
holo. r.orr., 1f9 p. revised, 1/2/6L1 & 1/9/611 (interleaved)
Includes TLS from Charles K.ondeck of Hummocks Circle Theatre RI
9. "Martyn Green s, His Savoyard Singers" ( A Conglomeration of
Gilbert & Sullivan operas) Notes E, program changes, Holo.,
type. with holo. corr., & carbon type. with halo. corr., 27 p.
10. "Merrie England" Written by Basil Hood Composed by Edward
German. Chappell t, Co. 1903. Vocal Score.
lL "The Merry Widow" Chappell & Co, , 1908. Vocal Score. Signed
by MG (111)
12. "Mr. Gi lhert, Mr. Sullivan E, Mr. Green II by Frank Wilson.
Mineola Theatre NY 12/65.
a) Holo., type. with holo. corr., carbon type, with holo. corr.,
mimeo type. with halo. corr., 68 p.
b) Miscellaneous pages type. with holo. corr., carbon type.
with bolo. corr., xerox type. with bolo. corr., 13 p.
13. "Peter Pan 11
a) Xerox type. with halo. corr., 116 p. 1st draft 10/8/73
revisecl 12/13/73.
b) Miscellaneous pa3es, 30 p.
c) Principal chorus vocal book, Samuel French, no date.
cl) Sheet mus:tc for /1 songs.
ll1. "Purple Dust" hy Sean O'Casey. M:tmeo. type., 101 p.
Inrludes ALS from Alhert Marre.
15. "Red Roses for Me" by Sean O'Casey. Music sheets - 10 songs,
1 s:tgned by MG.
16. "Savages" hy Christopher Hami.lton. Performed by (;enter Theater
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Box 22:
Group LA. Type. with halo. corr., xerox type. & mimeo type.
with halo. corr., 95 p. 7/13/74. Includes cast contract sheet
& information about the production.
1 7. "The Sea" hy Bond. Xerox type., 65 p.
18. "Twenty-Three Years L:i.ter" hy Mi.chaPl WPl ler. Performed at
the Mark Taper Forum T,A, 1973. Mi.m00 typ~. wi.th halo. marks,
100 p.
19. Miscellaneous Scripts
a) Potential seri.es of GiJbert & Sullivan at the Embassy no )
date. Operating costs & fin[lnci.al a.spects of the production.
Halo., type., with holo. corr., carbon type. with halo, corr.,
xerox type., liS p. (1/1)
b) Misce]lanern1s scripts includes notes, rehearsal schedules,
& partial scripts. Holo., type. with bolo. corr., carbon
type. with halo. corr., xerox type. with halo. corr., ~8 p, (#2)
c) Miscellaneous short sketches. Halo. type. & type. with
halo. corr,, carbon type. ca. 13 pieces. (#3)
II. Printed Material
A. Article by MG (#5)
"A Wandf'ring Minstrel Sings of Hi'S First Low~" Theatre Arts
Tear sheets, 10/53.
B. Publicity. 1()52-1975. ca. 220 pieces. (#4: (f,/5: (f/6:
1952-1%8) 1%9-1972) 1973~1975)
a) Includes shows MG appearP.d i.n & those he directed, as well as
general publicity, & his obituaries. Mostly newspaper clippings,
a few magazines, & some xerox of newspaper clippings. (# Ml ;~to)
b) Biographical material. Type. with holn. corr., c8rbon type.
Martyn Green
Box 25:
Page 9
with halo. corr., xerox type. with ho1o. corr., mimeo type.,
18 p. (1/1)
C. Programs from Pnrductions MG appeareil in (li.sted alphahetica]ly
with date if known) ca, 1956-75 ca. 75. (Ill)
1. "Apollo" Carnegie Hall Playhmti=:e 4/9/57
2, "The Beggar's Opera" Carnegie> Hall 11/25/5.6
3. "Candide" 10/18/58 - 12/3/58 (24 programs) Pro<lucUon played
mostly at universities & community concerts.
4. "Canterbury Tales: 12/68 - 2/70 (7 programs)
5. ''Carricknabaunn" Greenwish Players, Inc.
6. "Charley I Aunt" 6/9/70 - 7 /70 (2)
7. "Drums Under the Windows" Hartford, CT 12/5/60
8. "Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Sulli.VA.n, & Hr. Greem II Goorlspeed Opera
House, CT, 1965 (20
9. "H0.re's Love" Starlip;ht Theatre, Kansas City 8/6.5
10. "H.M. S. Pinafore" 7 /73 - 10/74 (2)
11. "The Iceman Cometh" 10/73
12. "The Incomparable Max" 10/7J Royafo Theatre NY
13. "The Mikado" 7 /.54 & 1975 Cn llr. "Once More w:ith Feeling" 8-9/59 SPA Summer Theater~NY
15. "Patience" 1-2/70 & 197li. (2)
16. "Pirates of Penzance" 10/73 (2)
17. "Red Roses fo,· Me" 10/68 (2)
18. "Savages" 8/74 Music Center, LA
19. "Salute to Britain" 6/30/65 Metropolitan Opera Summer
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Concerts at Lewisohn Stadium, NY
20. "The Sea" Coodman Thent.rn, Chic::lr;o 11-12/7!1
21. "Visit to a Small Planet" 1/2l1/57 Plymouth Theatre, Boston
22, Theatre on the Green. New England's Theatre Festival 6-9/'15
21. Ravinia FeRtival 7/69
Box 22: III. Tapes (list of tapes by Yvonne Green: type. with holo. corr., 3 p.)
Box 21:
A. 7 inch reels ( 1 tape unless otherwise noted)
J. Productions that MG appeared in
a) "Candide" Chicap;o~Grant Parle Side l: CanrHde and Studs
Terkel interview, Chicago 197l1. Side 2: Interview continued
b) "Engaged 11
c) "Mnthrey Beacon" by Giles elooper. Radio play tnped tn
Chtcago 197~, aired 2/75; 3 tapes.
r1) "Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Sulliv:m, & Mr. Green" Goodspeerl 1964.
e) "Pirates of Penzance" 1973.
f) "Tell It Again" MG & Julie Andrews
g) "Trial by Ju17 11 Side l: Omnibus 1953. Side 2: "Savage·
100th Anniversary"
h) Perry Como Show TV 1%0. Max Jaffe & Orchestra, Beyond The
Fringe: Side l. Side 2: Beyond the Fringe, cont. Trial
by Jerry, & Drop of Another Hat.
2. Narration by MG
a) "Beginning 1st You're Born" Autobiographical book MG was
working on.
3, Tri.but es to HG
a) TributP. to MG, WBAl-FM, Baltimore 4/20/69
Har.tyn Green Page 11
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b) MemoriA.l Progrn.m on MG, WQXR, New York ?./9/75
l¼. Hi11cellaneous
a) Classical Music
b) Old recordings by MC/s father, William Green, Andrew Black
F, some Gilbert & Sullivan artists.
c) Yvonne Green's (MG 1s w1fe) Xmns mess::ige 1955. Pam (MG's
dnughter) r, G~off I s (Brain) wedding day greetings. Mumps,
f;:imily & Victor Fredn.
B. 5 inch reels ( 1 tap 0. tmJ Pss otherwise noted)
L Productions MG appearer!. in
a) 11Cnrnival of the Animals" verses by Ogden Nash, spoken by MG
b) Perry Como TV Show 1960.
c) "Trial by Jury" C.B.S. 1951.
d) "Utopia"
C. Cassette Tnpes ( 1 tape unless otherwise noted)
1. Productions whirh MG appeared in
a) "Peter Pan" 2 tapes, C-60 1s.
b) "The Pirates of Penzance" 2 tapes C-60's, 3rd tape of MG
m:ildng arls for the radio. Simsbury Opera Co. , CT.
c) "Tell 1t Agai.n" MG & Julie Andrews, C030.
2. MG narrations & Speeches
a) "The Ni.ght Before Xmns". C-60.,· l s:i.<le blank
b) Speech "Talk t:o the Committee for the Employment of the
Handicnpped" 10/3/7?, C-60, l side blank.
3. Miscellaneous
a) William Green (MG 1s father) & Andrew Black, C-fiO.
Mat·tyn Gn~en Page 12
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b) Classical music, C-60.
D, Miscellaneous size(l tapes
l. 3 inch "Savar.;e 100th - Lord Chief Justice Speech"
2. l inch "Steuben Glass"
IV. Movies (all 8 mm)
A. Productions HG appenrPd in
1., "Engaged" 1966 color.
2. MG plays several G:flbert & SulJivan characters at Martin Beck Th0atre
NY sometime in the JQ30 1 r. - 19lr0 1 s. (Black & white).
3. "The Mikado". Film mad0 in 1938 at PinPwood Studios, England
(color) Holo. note included.
B. Home Movies (Chronologi.cally arranged)
1. A trip to America. Sometime in the 1930 1 s (Black & white)
(Family & Fr5ends)
7, MG & wife in Arizona 1964, Grand Canyon (color)
3. Christmas 196/f & birthnay party of MG's granddaughters, (color)
Li. Party 1966, most taken at swimming pool, probably LA. (color)
5. HG & wife visitin['; set of "A Lovely Way to Die" starring Kirk
Douglas, with home films of granddaughters, 1967, (color)
6, Centre City, Colorado. Scenic views of tour by MG, lnte 1960 1 s
or early 1970 1 s (color)
C. Miscellaneous. Film consisting of test patterns.
V. Photographs ( All black and white unlPris otherwise indicated)
A. Family ca. 1880 1 s - 197l1, ca. 130.
1. MG's immediate fnmily: his father, mother, brother, sisters,
uncles & cousin. ca. l880 1 s - 1959, ca. 70.
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a) Great Unc.le Fred Green -- ca. 1880 1 s Framed.
b) Scrapbook with photos of MG 1 s father, William, in India.
ca. 1904; MG as young child with parents; misc. family photos
& some of MG in plays. Color 6, black and white, 190/f-1958.
ca. 50. Some photos have halo. notations on back, as well as
signed notes on front.
c) Framer1 photo, 14" X 12 11, of MG's father, mother, brother,
sister, nnd MG
d) MG's mother - Sarah. 1935-1959. 12, some with holo.
inscriptions.
e) 'MG' s brother, Alexander 1912. Framed 6½" X 5 11•
f) MG's sister, Cecilia ca. 1930. 2, 1 signed with note.
g) MG 1s cousin, Jessie Moore ca. 1920. 1 signe<l,
2. MG's daughter, Pamela. ca. 1925-1972 (8) (l in color) (#2)
3. MG & wife, Yvonne ca. 1955-1970. (11) (#3)
12 negatives (Christmas scenes)
4. MG's granddaughters, Joanna & Philippa Brain ca. 1957-74.
(10) (111)
:5. MG E, Godda11ghters - I-Iej di 8, Sylva Kelegian 196!+ (l) color
H. Personal ca. 1920 1 s - 1974., ca. J66.
l. MG & R .A .F. (WWIT Squadron leader) 19lf5 (3) and 8
transparencies with holo. remarks. (#2)
2. MG & Friends ca. 1934-·197li ca. 100 (majority black and white, with
holo. notations) Includes snapFJhot with Barry Fitzg0.rnld
(actor) and glossi.hs with Margaret Truman; also scrapbook of
party wi.th D 'Oyly Carte Co. 1956. (#3)
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3. Snapshots & candids of MG ca. 1932-1972 ca. 30 (2 in color) (1/4)
4. Members of D10yly CartP Opera Co, ca. 1930-19l10's (ll)
Some with holo. notations; most photos are of their soccer team.
Includes photo of Henry Lytton with signed inscription. Some ofh~R.S
with signed inscriptions.
5. MG I s 70th BirthdHy 1969 (7) 8 X 10 with holo. notes on back.
6. Photos with signed inscriptfons to MC ca. 1920-1960 1 s (12)
a) D'Oyly Carte co: Bernard Manning, Dorcia Cullerne, Henry
Lytton, Patty King (4) ca. ]920 1s.
b) Captain of Canadian Pacific Ship "Duchess of Atoll" ca.
1920's•
c) MG with Mary Beth Hughes (actress) (3) ca. 1%0's.
d) Road to ••. (movie) with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, & Dorothy
Lamour. Signed Rob.
e) MG with Harry Buino (hotelh:r) 1961.
f) Robert Rounseville (actor-singer) as Henry ViII.
g) Photo of caricature of MG signed "Sgt." Robbins 3 X 5 color.
h) Photo of painting of Dwight Eisenhower with inscription
"For MG with bP.st wishes from Dwight D. Eisenhower"
C. Professional ca. 1920's - 1974, ca. 450.
1. Films, Plays, & Opnas MG appeared fo (listed alphnbeticall y)
ca. 1920 1s - 1974. ca. 300.
a) "The Gondoliers" 1939 (11) 8 X 10 some with halo. explanations
(//5)
b) 11H.M.S Pinafore" ca. 1939 (7) Sjzes vary some with holo.
explanations (f/6)
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Pag0 15
c) "The Iceman C:ometh" 1973 (16) 2 3/1+ X 3 ½ color snapshots
of the cast. 2, 11 11 X llrll, black and white, of entire cast
autographed by John Frankenheimer, Clifton James, George
Voskovec, Jpff Briclge8, B:rHnford Dillman, Sorrell Bonke,
Robert Ryan, Johm. McLiam, Moses Gunn, Lee Marvin, f'Redt/6 V/(1J(,c/2
d) "Iolanthe" (7) Sizes vary. Some with bolo. explanations.
One with inscription by MG to Lord Jowjtt. Different
Productions. (#5)
e) "The Mjkado" ca. ]%8-63. (44) Sizes vary. Some with
holo. remarks & inscriptions. Different productions. (#1)
f) "Mr. Gtlhert f, Mr. Snllivan" (.,) 8 11 X 10 11 Mimeo expla.nation
on b<.1ck, FHm produced by Frank Lnunder & Sidney Gilliat.
g) "Patience" 1939 with n'OJIJ..y r,arte r.o.
1)
;>)
ii \I (12) 8 X JO, 1 signed.
Later production (13) sizes vary; with hnlo. explanations
(#2)
h) "Pjrnt0s of Pen:i:ance" ca. 1939-197/L (66)
1) 16 from different productions, 2 signed by MG (ff.3)
2) Sct:'aphook of 1973 production by Simsbury Ltght Op0rn. Co
(C'f) MO produr,er & director. Includes nowspaper
clippings, publicity, photos, program E1 letter from
Thomas Meskill (Gov) TLS lf/17/73 ca. SO.photos
(Package 7)
i) "Princess Icla" 1939 (17) wHh n'oy;ty Carte Co.
1) (13) sizes vary. Type. explan;:i tions cm some.
2) (4) Negatives of MG putting on make-up. (#4)
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j) 11Ruddir_;ore 11 ca. 1939 NY D'Oyly C;qrte Co. (10) Sb:es vary (//5)
k) 11Yeoman of the Guard" ca. 1949-6/f, (7) Sizes vary' different
product ions. 1 signed by MG (f/6)
1) Plays with only a few photos (117)
11A Mtrity of One" (Ir) 5 II X 711 1965. 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
11Canterbury 'I'ales 11 (3) 8 II X 10 11 ca, 1970.
"Charley's Aunt" (2) 311 X 10 11 ca. 1970.
"The Incomparable Max" (l) 8" X 10" ca. 1971.
"Mir.alliance" (?,) 3 II X 3" ca,, 1953-54.
"Peter Pan (5) 3 II X 5 It ca. 1973.
7) 11Red 'Rosen for Me" (6) 8 11 '{ 10" ca, l063; l 20 11 X 211 11
8) "Sybil" (2) 3 11 X 5 11 ca. 1928.
M. Untitled (28) Sizes vary ca. 1950 1s-1970's.
2. TV & Radio programs MG appeared on ca. 1950 1 s·~early 1960 1 s. (8)
811 X 10 11• Includes Abbott & Costello, Don Adams, Perry Como
Steve Lawrence, & Edie r.orme, Groucho Marx, S, Commander
Whfrehrad with Accompanyinp; lettrr. (#9)
3. Events & functions MG appeared at, ca. 1940's-1970 1s. (35)
most 8 11 X 10". One with Joan Fontaine.
l1. Publicity (all of MG alone, not i.n costume) ca. 1930-1974.
Sizes vary; ca, 100, l signed hy MG, 1 8 11 X 10 11 nep;ati,re.
VI Theatre Props
Box 30: l. 11Charleyls Aunt" f,"lke check (#1)
2. "Yeoman of the Guard" 2 pairs of boots: (Box 29): boots, 1.onr,, brown, suede
(Box 30): boots, short, black, calf
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Box 33:
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3. Prop glasses: 2 pairs
4. Make-up: 3 beards, l tm1pee
5, Costumes. 3 Kimonos.
a) Gray silk
b) Black silk
c) Multicolored broca .. de.
6. 1 pair black silk slippers
VII. Awards & Citations ca. 1950-197!•, (16) arranged alphabetically)
A. Documents or Plaques.
l. United Grand Lodge, Masons of England (2) ?/7/50, 1/18/52 (Ill)
2. Distinguished Achievement in the Theatrical Arts. Presented by
the Lambs 5/11/57. Plaque. (Package 9).
3. Poor Richard Clnb Salutes MG 8/31/61 (Package 9)
4. Actors Fund Merit Award (2) 1/15/62, 12/6/62. (#1)
5. Mildred Fuhrman Charitfos for MG's work with handicapped. Pln.quc,
3/27/63.
6. MG commissioned Kentucky Colonel, 1:/30/63,
7. 'Philadelphia Art All i.ance - Award of Merit, 10/23/63. President
L. Eldredge (Ill)
8. NY Philnntrophic League, 12/13/64. Plaque.
9. School of Drama, Yale University. 11/6/65.
10. Boston UnivArsity, Estahlishment of MG collection, 1966. (Ill)
11, Honorary Ash of the Non-Canonical Calabashes. 6/15/7/L (1/1)
12, National Cystic Fibrosis Service.Award. No date.
B. Silver (2) 1952 & 1970.
1. Pen & Pendl Club in Honor of JIIC. 11/28/52. Silver cocktrdl
shaker.
Martyn Green
2. Charlotte Cushman Award. Distinguished contribution to
American Theatre, 1970, S1.lver bowl.
3. Silver cocktail shaker. (Package 10)
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VIII. Memorabilia
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nox 35:
A. MG 1s Personal Effects ca. 19?.0's - 1974.
1. UkUlelewith notation "Herbert the Impure" (Package 11)
2. Monocles (2)
3. ?. cigarette cRses:
a) Silver inscribed "Billy from M. P. & K" Xmas 1931.
b) Silver in8cribed "Pat"
4. Pipe.
5. R.A.F. hadge.
6. Ceremonial attire from Kensington Lodge (Masons) of which MG
was a member: white kid gloves, pin, stole, book of rules &
regulations, ca. 1947.
7. Watch with inscription "MG - A Visit to a Small Planet 1957
George & Clinton"
8. Good luck p:tece given to MC by his mother (small rabblt)
9. Baritone sonzbook II II 8/19/1916
JO. MG's "magic thimhles" (15)
11. MG's fnvorite game "L:iar Dice": cup with dice.
12. White porcelain ashtray; "Person to Pr•rson" printed on it,
13. Pewter box presented to MG by Simsbury Opera Co. "Patience" 1974.
14. 2 rubber stamps with MG 1s signature.
15. Watercolor of 2 poodles by HG, 1952.
16. Half-pint brass cup given to MG from Wiens Hotel, 5/19%.
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17. Souvenir stainless steel ashtray from luncheon at Dorothy
Chandler Pavillion, Los Angeles.
18. Photocopy of New York Times on MG I s birthday, 1+/22/1899.
19. Small card MG kept in his wallet with saying on it.
20. Engraved copper plate for HG's caJ.linr; card.
B. MG's Personal Documents.
1. MG I s birth certificate, 6/2/1899 & 3 xerox copies (Ill)
2. MG I G daughter I s birth certHicate. Certified coi,y, l~/7 /1941.
3. MG I s cUvorce certificate, 11/29/33. (Includes letter from his
lawyer),
5,
Photocopy of MG's record of service in R.A.F.
Photocopy of MG' s discharge from R.A. F. (J'fJzf~{~ 6. Driver's license (2): 7/1/1931; 10/25/1955.
7. MG I s International Driving Permit, 7/10/1939.
8. Photocopy of Pens:i.on Appl:i.cation from British Ministry of
Pensions ca. 1954.
9. Brit:i.sh National Insurance Material ca. 1948-1959, 4 pieces
10. HG's passports with cases, 2/5/1958; 8/16/1969.
11. Immigration card 8/7/53.
12. International certificate of vaccination against smallpox, 1/9/68,
13. Certificate of compliance (re; US taxes) 1969-72.
14. Social Security card.
15. nrivers license expires, 1976.
16. Membership cards. 1966-75 (7)
a) Association Cannrlj_an TV & Radio Artists 1966.
b) Academy of Mng:i e:il Arts 197!1
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c) Screen Actors Guild 1974 & 1975 (2)
d) Actors Equity Association 5/1/75
e) American Federation of TV & Radio Artists (2) 1970; 1975.
C. Financial Records 1951-197Lf ca. 67 items (f/2)
1. Contracts (plays, recordings, books, TV & movies) 11/2/51 - 1974,,
Includin[;: Reinhardt, Max TLS Novemher 2, 1951 and
stgnatures on contracts.
2. Tax receipts. Report of covered enrnings & pension accruals,
1967-73.
D. MG's Calendars ~, Address books. 1968-1974. (10) (f/3)
1. 3 address books
2. Calendars 1968-1970, 1972-1974 (6) with holn. notations.
3. Visitors Rook (to MG' s hous0) 1961-197l• with signatures.
Incl: Padraic Colum, W. Cox-Ife, Aaron Steiner.
E. Souvenir Programs & Printed Material from events & functions MG
attended, ca. 193401974 (15)
1. Dinner menu "In Honor of DI Oyly Carte Co, 11 Latos Club, 11/ 4/3lf (//1)
2, Program from "The Lambs - Revival Gambol" 2/22/48 with signatures
and place card signed by Walter Hnmprlen,
3. Programs from Savage Club dinners, 1952-72 (8) Many signatures
on most programs.
Stan Laurel - 2/2/52
Frank Whittle (inventor of ~et engine) 1/3/52
li. Program from "National Cartoonists Society" 13th Annual Reuben
Awards, 4/21/59, with signatures:
Martyn Green
Rube Goldberg
Mort Walker
MHt Caniff (inscription with sketch)
5, Jv!iscellaneous programs (4) 1970-74
F. Caricatures & Portraits of MG ca, 1940-1969 (12)
1. Pen & India ink by Mary Ralph, 1940 311 X 5 11
2. Pen & ink by David Ghilchik. 2½ 11 X 5".
3. Pen & ink by Brnce
4. Reproductions of cartoons by Len Hirshfeld (2) ca, 1952,
9½ 11 X 711 with mimeo explnnations,
5. Watercolor and pen & ink by c.,,rl Rose. 511 X 8½"
6. Color and pen & ink by Rosemary Wells. 13" X 911•
7. Pen & ink self-portrait. 9 11 X 11 11
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8. Reproductions on photo paper of sketches of MG by Claude Ma'rks,
1969 (3) signed by artist.
9. Colored pencil by Bob. 10 11 X 15 11 signed by MG. On the reverse
side is a reprorluction of H0rbert Trn a.n's signed painting.
11The Wigwam" (Package 12)
r,, Material pertaining to plays MG appearerl i.n:
1. Stase plans (blueprints) (t/3)
a) 11H.M. S, Pinafore" gr{nd plan, 1 sheet, 6/6/73.
b) '~atience: Ground plan Act I & II, 2 sheets. Simsbury Opera
Co. 1974.
2. Speeches.
a) "Bread Bask.Pt Speech A La Geoffery Chaur:e1~"
1) Hand printed scroll with letter of explanation by MG
1971.
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2) Xerox type., 1 p.
b) "A Prologue" Type. with holo. corr., l p., Canterbury Rales.
3. Small hand made fieurine of character from H.M.S Pinafore dressed
in naval attire,
4. Posters (3) ca. 1961-1975
a) "Red Roses for Me'' 1961 signed by cast. Incl:
Adrian Hal]
b) "Savages" 1974-7.5
e) ".A Panorama of Gilbert & 8ull ivan 11
H. Material Pertaining to MG I s Father, William Green (1/Lf)
l. Programs of concerts at which WG sang (3) 3/31/1899 - 3/10/1905
2. Xerox type, of page re.ferr.inr3 to WC from Thirty Years of (book)
3, Xerox type. of pages referring to WG from "The Musical Ti.mes"
J.1/l/1900, 3 p.
I. Mi.scellanco11r:: 0f5)
L The Illustrated London News, 6/20/1902 front page, 6/28/1902
entire magazine, 6/22/1912 p. 15, 7/13/1912 p. 54 - 56.
2. Books Cn
3,
a) Albert Arnold & Others - Marriott Edgar, no <lat~ ca, early
1900 1 s
b) RULES OF GOLF 1952
Guest list of D'Oyly Carte Dinner, 2/11/1951
a) Type, with ho.lo, corr., 1 p.
b) Carhon type. with holo. marks, 1 p.
4. Facsi.milcs of the First Ni.r;ht Programs from Gilbert & Sullivan
operettas boxed ca. 30 pieces.
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5. Xerox type. of theatre program "The Private Secretary"
3/27/1886, 2 copies.
6. 2 drawings by MG' s grandchildren
7. Humorous illustrated & printed pages on a sexual theme (/+)
8. Miscellaneous 2 pieces.
IV. Correspondence (Includes business, personal E, fan unless othendne
noted) ca. 1938-1975 ca, 710 items
l. 1935-1959 (22) 5 /\LS; 7 ANS; 7 TJ,S; 1 TL; 2 CTL
Brockway, George P. (publisher) TLS, 11/9/59
Evans, Tudor (actor) ALS, 6/1/58 with signed photo
Lock, Anton (artist) 1 sketch on Savae;e Club card, 1941.
ANS, on cnrds 12/53, 12/54, 12/55. 12/57 no dates 2 ALS;
1 ANS.
Phelps, William Lyon ALS, 2/12/35
Riley, Harry (cartoonist) ALS, 12/59
White House program cnrd for C'.vening of music by MG, J;-muary 29, 1957.
2. 1960-1968 (72) 15 ALS; 3 ANS; 34 TLS; l CTLS; 6 CTL; 13 telegrams.
(1/2)
Bull, Peter. Telegram June 5, 1967.
Cox-Ife, William (actor-writer) TLS, 1/29/63,
Dann, Michael (V.P. ens) TLS, 3/2/60
Lock, Anton. ANS, 12/6'J; ANS, 12/63 (2); ALS, 12/66; ANS, 12/68,.
Shaffer, Peter, (Playwright.) Telegram, 6/6/67.
Stokowski, Leopold. (conductor) TLS, 1/30/61.
3. 1969-1971. (1.52) 36 ALS; 19 ANS; 39 TLS; 2 TNS; 6 TL; 1 CTLS;
12 CTL; 36 telegrams.
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Abbott, Michael (playwrightllproducer, Mikab Enterpris.:"s) 2 ALS,
8/5/71; ALS, l0/19/71
Attinson, Brooks TLS 4/12/69
Burrows, Abe (playwright) Telegram 2/4/69
Cohen, Alexander H. (Theatrical producer) card, 10/19/71
Engel, Lehman, (composer, author) TLS, 4/U /69
James, Hal (NY prochtc0r) telegram 2/3/69, TLS signed by secretary
5/8/70
Lawrence, Jerome. (Writer) ANS, 10/19/71.
Lock, Anton, ANS 12/69.
Noel, Hon. Gerard. (Ed. Catholic Herald & author) ALS 10/1/69.
Ritchard, CyriL Telep;ram, 2/3/69/
Rose, Car. Cartoonist. 2 ALS 2/8/69; 2/3/71.
Sardi, Vincent & Adelle.
Starkie, Martin (Writer)
9/12/71
(Restauran tur) Telegram, 2 / /4 / 69.
Telegram 2/3/69; ANS 2/8/69; TLS
Wells, Rosemary (Writer) TLS 4/24/69
Wood, Peggy. TLS 11/27/71.
4. l972csi975. (133) 47 ALS; 3 ANS; 54- TLS; 3 TL; 2 xerox TLS;
7 xerox TL; 15 CTL; 1 telegram; 1 xerox telegram. (#4)
Brent, Romney. ALS 12/27/72.
Lfpscomb, Thomas H. (Ed. fo Chief, Dodd Mead Co,) TLS 4/5/72.
Mo1~ris, William. (Theatr:fcal agent) TLS 9/29/72.
Ritchard, Cyril. ALS on postcard. 10/13/74.
Steiner, Aaron, (Producer-agent___ 8 TLS 8/2/73, 8/23/73,
9/1/73, 10/5/73, 1/15/74, 5/25/74, 12/30/74, 11/10/75.
M::irtyn Green
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MG to Aaron Steiner. CTL 9/18/73.
5. No dates (16) 6 ALS; 1 xerox ALS; 5 TLS; 2 TL; 2 xerox TL
(If 5)
Hovey, Lorraine (Canadian painter) /\LS
Williams, Giuyas. (Cartoonist) ALS .January .12.
WolHt, Sir Donald. (Ar:tor-mana~er) ALS.
6. Pert;i,:i.ning to MG I s early work in the D I Oyly Carte Co.
7 /26/38 - 6/23/54. (11) 3 ALS; 6 TLS; 2 CTL, (f/6)
Collet, Richard (Tlwal'.re manar;er D'Oyly Co,) TLS 11/17/38.
D10yly Carte, Rupert. 3 TLS; 2/21/39, 9/6/39, 9/13/39;
ALS no date.
Lloyd, Fr0derick (Theatr.e manager) to Max Reinhardt
(producer) Copy CTL 11/25/52.
MG to Frederick Lloyd. CTL 6/23/54
Reinhardt, Max TLS 11/28/52
Sherwood, Robert E. (Drnm11tist) ALS 7 /26/18.
7. MG I s last .letters to his wife, 6 ALS 10-11/711. Chicago (117)
8. Family Correspondence. (52) 12/J/59 ~ 'J/12/75. Letters from: (tfl)
a) MG 1s mother
h) Sister, Patti.
c) Cousin Jesnie Moore.
d) Sbter, Cecilia or "Doodles".
e) Cecilia's husband, Fred Oliver.
f) MG's daughter Pamela Brain & her family.
9. Letters from a special fan of MG's (Louise Hewlett Patterson)
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Most in poem form. 5/61 - 1/67. 23 /\LS ({/2)
10. Condolence letters written to Nrs. Green after MG's death. (f/3)
a) Ilook with signatures of persons who attended Memorial
Services at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Los Angeles.
February 10, 1975.
b) 2/75 5/75 (?.23) 152 ALS; lLf ANS; 33 TLS; 13 TNS;
2 TL; 9 telegrams. Listed letters are at front of folder 113,
inespective of d.':lte, Feb. 2 - Feb. 8, 1975. (//3)
Incl:
F0b, 13 - March 1975 (#4)
Engel, Lehman. ALS on card. 2/9/75.
Larnouche, Henri. ALS 2/17 /7 5.
Lloyd, Frederick. TLS 2/10/75,
Munsell, Warren P, (Manager Actors Fund) TLS 3/14/75
Pratt, Peter (Actor) .. TLS 2/10/75.
Ross, Lanny. (Singer) ALS February 8, 1975
Ross, Norman. (Br1.nldng execuUve) TLS 3/3/75.
Rusk, Howard, A. (Physician) TLS 2/13/75.
Schaefer, George. (Producer-director) ALS 2/10/75
Schwed, P~ter. (Chairman of the Editorial Board
Simon & Schuster) TLS 2/13/75
Steiner, Aaron. TLS.
Tibbs, DeLloyd. (American Guild of Musical Artists,)
TLS 2/14/75.
Walker, Richard. (Australi:m) TLS 2/7,0/75.
Package #13
Sketch
Box 38
GREEN, MARTYN
Gift of Yvonne Green Dollard,
January 1988
Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960
"To A Flighty Lieutenant" Pencil and watercolor caricature of Martyn Green as Chancellor. Inscribed "To A Flighty Lieutenant- A pleasant occupation for a rather susceptible chancellor. Oct 12/41" Signed: "from Monte".
Framed size: 15.5 X 13.5"
Addendum, January, 1993
Silver Dollar
1899 U.S. Silver Dollar with date "Apr 22, 1969" engraved on it, mounted at left on piece of petrified wood. Initials "MG" (Martin Green] engraved on small silver rectangle at lower right edge. 2.25 X 5.25".
