The Inventory of the Peter Bull Collection #870

The Inventory

of the

Peter Bull

Collection

#870

Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Bull, Peter #870 1/9/85 Preliminary Listing

Box 1

I. Diaries and Journals. A. Diaries, 5 untitled re: personal, holograph, 1927-1931. B. Planners, 4 daily planners, 1930-1983.

II. Scrapbooks. A. 6 Untitled scrapbooks re: newspaper clippings, photos, and records, 1912- 1933.

III. Manuscripts. A. Poems. 1. 14 poems by PB, TS and holograph, 1930-1932. 2. 15 miscellaneous poems, unknown author, TS with holograph notes, n.d. B. By others. 1. “An M.P. Behind the Scenes,” edited by Charles Watney, TS with holograph notes, n.d.

IV. Financial Materials. A. Income tax returns, 1953-1954. B. Receipts for money orders, n.d. C. Check for 35 pounds to PB from John Church.

V. Correspondence. A. Personal. 1. Approximately 500 letters and postcards, TLS and ALS, 1943- 1971. B. Professional. 1. Various ALS and TLS correspondence to PB, 1984.

VI. Printed Materials. A. Newsletters, 9 re: The Mediterranean Landing Craft Association, 1975- 1981. B. 10 blank postcards. C. Newspaper clipping re: Albert Finny as Dracula.

VII. Memorabilia. A. 2 Irish Guards permanent passes, 1951-1952. B. London Transport Travel permit with passport photo for PB, 3/31/88. C. Member contribution book of “The Natural Unition of Seamen,” for J. Mulholland, includes a leave of absence certificate for J. Mulholland. D. “Bless our Den,” door sign. E. Miscellaneous Italian luggage tags. F. Mock certificate re: Teddy Bears. G. 1 ship’s log, HMS King Alfred Hove, 1942.

VIII. Financial Materials. A. 3 accountant ledgers, n.d. B. Miscellaneous medical bills, n.d.

IX. Printed Materials. A. 2 prompt copies re: “To See Ourselves” and “Rope Patrick Hamilton,” with holograph notes, n.d.

X. Photographs. A. Professional, all black and white unless otherwise mentioned, includes notables Peter Sellers, Albert Finney, Susannah York, Humphrey Bogart, and Katharine Hepburn. 1. 1 screen stills of PB and others from film, “Saraband for Dead Lovers,” n.d. 2. 2 negative screen stills of PB and others from film, “Saraband for Dead Lovers,” n.d. 3. Screen still of PB and Peter Sellers in original final scene from “Dr. Strangelove,” n.d. 4. Screen still print of PB and others in “The Tempest,” n.d. 5. 2 prints of PB with Albert Finney and Susannah York on the set of “Tom Jones,” n.d. 6. 1 negative of PB and Albert Finney from “Tom Jones,” n.d. 7. 7 prints of PB with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn from “The African Queen,” n.d. 8. 1 negative of PB from “The African Queen,” n.d. 9. 3 pages of negatives of PB with teddy bears, n.d. 10. 1 page of teddy bear negatives, n.d. 11. 1 photo of woman and girl with teddy bear, n.d. 12. 1 photo of teddy bears, n.d. 13. 2 prints of PB, n.d. B. Personal, all black and white unless otherwise mentioned. 1. 19 miscellaneous photos of PB with others, n.d. 2. 1 photo of dead Vietnamese soldier, n.d. 3. 2 miscellaneous negatives of PB with others, n.d.

Box 2 I. Manuscripts. A. By others. 1. “Paper Tiger” by Paul Wheeler, comedy play in two acts, TS draft, 56 p., n.d. 2. “Fall into Autumn,” compiled and produced by John Dyas and John Whitehall, script for radio program, TS with holograph revisions, 12 p., 1976. 3. “Points of View with Peter Bull,” transcript of television interview, TS, 6 p., n.d. 4. “This is your Life” by John Viner, directed by Peter Webb, script for radio program, TS with holograph notes, 25 p., n.d. 5. “Uncle Robert Baby-sitting on Christmas Eve,” short play, TS draft, 5 p., n.d. 6. “Uncle Robert Takes Jamie to the Pictures,” short play, 4 p., n.d. 7. “Uncle Robert and Jamie in the Train,” short play, 5 p., n.d. 8. “Uncle Robert and Jamie Rehearse,” short play, TS with holograph revisions, 7 p., n.d. 9. “Monday Night at Home” by Geoffrey Tone, short play, TS with holograph corrections, 4 p., n.d. 10. Untitled short story, TS with holograph revisions, 2 p., n.d. 11. 19 poems, author unknown, TS, 1969-1970. 12. “Bull by the Horns” by Brian Sibley, personal reflections, photocopy, 8 p., 1971. 13. “An Adult Teddy Bear Television Show,” 2 proposals, TS with crayon illustrations, 2 copies, 11 p. each, n.d. 14. “Snatches of Dialogue in New Book Worth Using?,” TS with holograph corrections, 4 p., n.d., no title for book given. 15. “Animals and Others,” inserts and short ideas, TS, 23 p., n.d. 16. Sheet music for musicals re: PB, holograph and TS, n.d. 17. BIRDS, BEASTS, AND RELATIVES by Gerald Durrell, bound novel draft, TS with holograph revisions, n.d. 18. “Black Tulip” by Harold Dale, television play, TS with holograph revisions, n.d. 19. “Straight from the Horse’s Mouth,” author unknown, script, TS with holograph corrections, January 1958. 20. “Tom Jones” by John Osborne, final shooting script, TS, 110 p., 6/7/62. 21. “The Donkey Rustlers,” author unknown, first script, photocopy with holograph revisions, 2/25/74. 22. “My Family and Other Animals” by Donald Churchhill and Adrian Mitchell, script adapted from BIRDS, BEASTS, AND RELATIVES, TS draft, n.d.

II. Correspondence. A. Professional. 1. Approx. 10 letters re: corr. to PB concerning jobs, propositions, considerations, 1968-1971; includes ALS; TLS; TS; photocopy; holograph

III. Film and Video. A. Reel-to-reel. 1. 2 untitled film reels.

IV. Artwork. A. Paintings. 1. Untitled, by Simon Albert Finney, n.d.; re: children’s painting of rough sketches of animals and people.

V. Printed Materials. A. Magazines. 1. Various magazines most containing articles on PB, 1952-1980. B. Flyers and Pamphlets. 1. 4 advertisements for “Cage Me a Peacock” and “The Rebel,” n.d.. C. Programs. 1. Untitled by The English Stage Company, n.d.. 2. “Cuther” an Oscar Lewenstein production, n.d..

VI. Financial Materials. A. 3 balance sheets and accounts, 1952-1956. B. 3 accountant ledgers for “Cage Me A Peacock,” n.d..

VII. Professional Materials. A. Schedules and call sheets for “Tom Jones,” 1962.

VIII. Legal Materials. A. 4 agreements and contracts for PB, n.d.

IX. Memorabilia. A. 1 menu, n.d.

Box 3 I. Diaries and Journals. A. Date books, 26, 1959-1980. B. Diary, 1932.

II. Memorabilia. A. 2 British passports, n.d. B. Children’s teddy bear book, n.d.

III. Manuscripts. A. MS by others. 1. “The Secret Servant,” by Gavin Lyall, adapted for TV by Brian Clemens, TS, three parts, 423 p., n.d. IV. Correspondence. A. General, approximately 500 letters to and from PB, ALS and TLS, 1965- 1975, n.d.

V. Professional Materials. A. Office rolodex, n.d. B. Memo re: agreement between British Equity and management of the play “Goodness, How Sad!,” 11/14/38. C. Minutes of meeting of the British Actors’ Equity Association, n.d.

VI. Photographs. A. Professional, includes notables: Queen Elizabeth. 1. 58 miscellaneous photos of PB Teddy Bear collection, n.d. 2. Wedding photo of Miss Elizabeth Burnley Bentley and Mr. Howard L. Hamilton, 6/18/75. 3. 3 pictures of wedding cake topped with bride and groom teddy bears, includes negatives, n.d. 4. 20 scene stills from various Broadway and Hollywood productions including: “Autumn Crocus,” “Bitter Sweet,” “Duck Soup,” “The Dubarry,” “Fanfare,” and Musical Chairs,” n.d. 5. 1 photo of Queen Elizabeth at a black tie function, n.d. 6. 11 miscellaneous photos of various actresses, 6 autographed, n.d. 7. Set photo from “Springtime for Henry,” 1936. 8. 1 print of Ellen Terry with her mother, 1865, taken by Lewis Carrole. 9. 4 prints of miscellaneous actors, 3 autographed, 1929-1931. 10. 6 miscellaneous prints of PB, n.d. 11. 1 framed photo of man receiving an award, n.d. 12. 22 carte viste, n.d.

VII. Artwork. A. Sketch of PB, n.d. B. Drawing of Richard Burton as Henry V, n.d. C. Drawing of set from “Luther,” n.d.

VIII. Printed Materials. A. Proofs. 1. “A Touch of Destiny,” by Kay Thompson, n.d. B. Programs, 7 re: memorial services, 1939-1980. C. Magazines. 1. The Bulldozer, June 1944. 2. The Norland Place Magazine, 1963-1976, 10 copies. 3. The Wake, 1954. D. 22 newsletters re: The Mediterranean Landing Craft Association, 1950- 1976. E. 3 flyers re: plays, n.d. F. 2 menus, n.d. G. 3 blank invitations, n.d. Box 4 H. Sheet music by Carlo Napoli, n.d. I. Clippings, re: press of performances, 1938-1968.

I. Manuscripts. A. MS by Others. 1. Poems by “R[illegible],” TS with holograph notes, 1964. B. Notes. 1. On “The Countess, The Rabbi, and the Dead End Kid,” TS with holograph notes, 1 p., n.d. 2. Untitled re: opening idea to a play, TS with holograph notes, 2 p., n.d. 3. Miscellaneous TS notes, n.d. C. Short stories. 1. “Lieutenant R.N.V.R.,” TS with holograph notes, 5 p., n.d.

II. Correspondence. A. Personal, approximately 400 letters and cards, ALS and TLS, 1935-1973. B. Professional, MLA and ALS, approximately 50 letters, 1951-1966.

III. Printed Materials. A. Poster for play “Man of Distinction,” n.d. B. “Point of View,” scroll of end credits, n.d.

IV. Memorabilia. A. Driver’s licenses, 1934-1935. B. Foreign currency. C. Various passes.

V. Manuscripts. A. by others. 1. “The Ungentle Tide,” play by Peter Anne, TS, n.d. 2. “The Golden Circle,” play by Robert Patrick, TS, n.d. 3. “Labyrinth,” by Theodore Stephanides, TS with holograph notes, 44 p., 10/2/67. 4. “All Power Corrupts,” play by Theodore Stephanides, TS, 35 p., n.d. 5. “The Black Doll,” by Edward Gorey, TS, n.d. 6. “The Summer People,” by C.M. Nolte, TS, n.d. 7. “The African Queen,” screenplay by James Ayee, John Collier, John Huston, TS, n.d. 8. “Do Not Pass Go,” play by Charles Nolte, photocopy, n.d. 9. “Luther,” play by John Osborne, photocopy with holograph notes, n.d. 10. “Joseph Andrews,” screenplay by Allan Scott, Chris Bryant, Tony Richardson, photocopy, 2 copies, Dec. 1975-April 1976. 11. “Great Expectations,” screenplay by Sherman Yellen, music and lyrics by Mel Mandel and Norman Sachs, photocopy, n.d. 12. “End of Ramadan,” play in three acts by Charles Nolte, photocopy, n.d. 13. “The Old Dark House,,” screenplay by Robert Dillon, TS, 4/6/1962. 14. “Yellowbeard,” screenplay by Graham Chapman, Peter Cook, and Bernard Mckenna, first revision draft, photocopy, 8/13/1982. 15. “Doctor Dolittle,” screenplay by Leslie Bricusse, photocopy, 10/22/1965. 16. “The Spirit is Willing,” musical pay by Lee McCormack, TS, 1965. 17. “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland,” script by William Sterling, photocopy with holograph notes, n.d. 18. “Arodaphnousa,” play in three acts by Theodore Stephanides, TS, 4/1967. 19. “Upside Downing Street,” play by Roger Miller, photocopy, 2 copies, n.d. 20. “The Performing Husband,” play by Donald Churchill, photocopy with holograph corrections, n.d. 21. “A Tempest,” screenplay by Derek Jarman, TS, 2 copies, 1978. 22. “A Prospect for Professional Performing Arts in Iowa and Northwest Illinois, prepared by the Theatre Task Force-A Citizen’s Committee of the Quad Cities Arts Council, Davenport, Iowa, TS, n.d. B. Miscellaneous, four exercise books containing Greek writing exercises. C. By PB. 1. BEAR WITH ME: A SYMPOSIUM TO THE TEDDY BEAR, TS, n.d. 2. “Persil-School Bus,” poem, n.d.

VI. Photographs. A. Album, untitled re: photos of PB, 1922-1928. B. 9 general photos re: PB and scenery, n.d.

VII. Artwork. A. 1 sketch by PB.

VIII. Printed Materials. A. Flyers for PB films, n.d. B. List of musical numbers in “Doctor Dolittle,” n.d. C. Clippings, 1950-1967. D. 2 booklets. 1. “An Arabian Night,” n.d. 2. “It Wasn’t All Right on the Night; Memoirs of Happenings in the Theatre,” n.d.

IX. Diaries and Journals. A. 2 journals, 1933, n.d.

Box 5 I. Correspondence. A. Personal, MLA and ALS, 1949-1974. Box 6 B. Personal, MLA and ALS, 1949-1974. C. Letters sent home from WWII, from PB to “Lady Bull,” 1943-1944. D. Cards and postcards, approximately 75, n.d. Box 7 E. 550 postcards to PB, 1971-1977 Box 8 F. Personal. 1. TLS and ALS, 1000 letters to PB, 1956-1977. 2. 200 cards to PB, 1971-1977. 3. Letters from and to Miss S. Brandon, approximately 100, 1896- 1902. 4. 40 birthday cards to PB, 3/21/1966. 5. Condolences for PB’s mother’s death, TLS and ALS, n.d. 6. Notable letters, includes: a. Lawrence Purrell, TL, n.d. b. Alec Guinness, postcard, 9/12/1976. II. Memorabilia. A. Programs and ticket stubs re: Unions, n.d. B. PB’s TEDDY BEAR BOOK, n.d.

III. Photographs. A. General. 1. 25 black and white prints re: Marlborough, n.d. 2. 2 color prints re: Mohammed Mrabet, n.d. 3. 1 black and white print, 1 color print, n.d.

Bull, Peter #870 1/9/85 Box Listing

Box 9 Correspondence: General, ca. 1959-1968.

Box 10 Correspondence: General, ca. 1958-1971.

Box 11 Photographs: Personal, ca. 1964-1983 (majority of box). Printed Materials: Press kit for “The Amateur Naturalist: Gerald Durrell,” 1983. Financial Materials: Balance and account sheets for Peter Bull Limited, 1948, 1950. Manuscripts: Screenplays: “This is Your Life,” “The Father Christmas Letters,” and untitled. Scrapbooks: 2 scrapbooks. Notebooks: 1 notebook. Correspondence: 3 birthday cards. Diaries & Journals: 3 small diaries. Artwork: 2 sketches.

Box 12 Correspondence: General, ca. 1968-1970.

Box 13 Correspondence: Postcards & General, ca. 1938-1974. Professional Materials: Call sheets, 1959-1961. Printed Materials: Clippings, 1931-1974; Newsletters & Programs, 1955-1960.

Box 14 Correspondence: Files, ca. 1967-1984.

Box 15 Artwork: re- THE TEDDY BEAR BOOK. Correspondence: Files and Loose, ca. 1977-1981. Manuscripts: Screenplays/Teleplays: “Copperfield,” “The Winds of War.” Financial Materials: Files, ca. 1974-1984. Loose Printed and professional materials: re—THE TEDDY BEAR BOOK and general.

Box 16 Correspondence: General, ca. 1969-1977. Box 17 Correspondence: General, ca. 1978-1980.

Box 18 Correspondence: General and postcards, ca. 1938-1974.

Box 19 Manuscripts: BULLY BEAR GOES TO A WEDDING. Printed Materials: Files and some loose clippings. Professional Materials: Files. Photographs: Portraits and prof pics with bears in them. Financial Materials: Files, ca. 1973-1981.

Box 20 Correspondence: General and postcards, ca. 1956-1967.

Box 21 Correspondence: General and postcards, ca. 1955-1980.

Box 22 Photographs: Personal and Professional. Correspondence: Files. Professional Materials: Files. Printed Materials: Magazines and programs.

Box 23 Correspondence: Files, ca. 1967-1984. Printed Materials: Clippings files; newspapers; clippings. Manuscripts: Screenplays/Teleplays/Stageplays: “Beware of the Hermit OR Someone Watching,” Something to His Advantage,” The Black Doll,” “The Tempest,” “Bertha Jefferies v. Sir Henry Parkes.”

Box 24 Correspondence: General, ca. 1983. Photographs: Professional and Personal.

Box 25 Correspondence: Files. Printed Materials: Clippings, ca. 1961-1964.

Box 26 Printed Materials: Clipping files and loose materials. Professional Materials: Files. Financial Materials: Files and loose materials. Manuscripts: Drafts for BEARS books. Correspondence: Files.

Box 27 Correspondence: Files. Manuscripts: Re: Bear Books and ETTIQUETTE FOR GENTLEMEN. Financial Materials: Files. Professional Materials: Files.

Box 28 Photographs: Files. Printed: Files re TEDDY BEAR books; clippings; ZODIAC BEARS proofs. Correspondence: General, ca. 1969-1984. Manuscripts: Files: “Richard Caplin’s Poems.”

Box 29 Correspondence: General and postcards, ca. 1967-1978.

Box 30 Correspondence: Files (6 total), ca. 1976-1984.

Box 31 Diaries & Journals: 1 diary. Audio: 9 cassette tapes. Correspondence: Files and General, ca. 1929-1980. Book: ANGELS WHO LIVE BY THE SHORE by Alan Trimnell. Printed Materials: Clippings file and loose materials, ca. 1948-1983.

Box 32 Photographs: Files: 2 files. Correspondence: General, ca. 1983-1984.

Box 33 Financial Materials: Bank statements, checks, account info, etc., ca. 1959-1972. Photographs: re—Teddy Bears. Printed Materials: re—Teddy Bears; magazines. Memorabilia: Easter egg toy; stamp.

Box 34 Diaries & Journals: 1 address book. Correspondence: Files, ca. 1961-1967. Financial: Account sheets, ca. 1959-1966. Printed Materials: Newsletters re—bears.

Box 35 Correspondence: Files: ca. 1966-1984. Photographs: Albums: One re—personal photos; second re—bears; slides; and loose photos both personal and professional.

Box 36 Correspondence: Files, ca. 1979-1986. Printed Materials: Files. Professional Materials: Files: “Address Book.” Manuscripts: Screenplays and Teleplays: “Cash and Grab,” “The Zodiac Bears,” “Beware of the Hermit,” “Body Without Bowler,” “Glad I’ve Been Troubled,” and “Tangled Tales.”

Box 37 Correspondence: Postcards, 1970-1977.

Pkgs. 1-8 Printed materials.