The Inventory of the Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray Collection #986
The Inventory
of the
Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray
Collection
#986
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center Denison, Michael and Gray, Dulcie
Preliminary Listing
June 10, 1987
I. Manuscripts
Box 1
A. Books (fiction and non) and short stories
1. DARK CALYPSO by Dulcie Gray. a. Various typed pages of manuscript approximately 200 pages. (Folder 1)
2. FOR RICHER, FOR POORER by Dulcie gray a. Typed portion of manuscript, pages 1-100 (folder 2) b. Typed portion of manuscript, pages 101-200 (folder 3) c. Typed portion of manuscript, pages 201-300 (folder 4) d. Typed portion of manuscript, pages 301-342 (folder 5)
3. A GIRL FROM THE GOLDEN EAST, Part 1 of Overtures and Beginners by Michael Denison (about his wife) a. Typed manuscript, 168 pages (folder 6) b. Photocopy of typed manuscript, 168 pages (folder 7) c. Typed manuscript, 168 pages (folder 8)
d. DULCIE, by Michael Denison (about his wife, original version of GIRL FROM THE GOLDEN EAST) 1) Holograph draft, 20 pages (folder 9) 2) Holograph draft, 20 pages (folder 9) 3) Typed manuscript, 17 pages (folder 9) 4) Typed manuscript, 21 pages (folder 9) 5) Typed manuscript, "Part One," 18 pages (folder 9) 6) Typed manuscript, "Part One," 24 pages (folder 9) 7) Typed manuscript, "Part Two," 33 pages (folder 9) 8) Typed manuscript, "Part Two," 20 pages (folder 9) 9) Various typed pages of manuscript, 23 pages (folder 9) 10) DULCIE, reminiscences re: Dulcie Gray by Pam. Typed manuscript, 11 pages with note (folder 9) 11) DULCIE: Narrative Outline of Rest of the book (pertains to GIRL FROM THE GOLDEN EAST), 1 page (folder 9)
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e. THE GIRL FROM THE GOLDEN EAST, Part 1 of Overtures and Beginners, by Michael Denison ( about his wife) 1) Chapter 13, holograph, 45 pages (folder 10) 2) Chapter 17, holograph, 24 pages (folder 10) 3) Chapter 19, holograph, 25 pages (folder 10) 4) Chapter 21, holograph, 29 pages (folder 10) 5) Various typescript and holograph portions of manuscript, approximately 80 pages (folder 11) 6) Holograph notes ( organized by year, 1939-1965), 31 pages (folder 11) 7) DULCIE: Narrative Outline of Rest of the Book, 1 page (folder 11) 8) Typed portion of manuscript, pages 1-20 (folder 12) 9) Holograph portion of manuscript, 16 pages (folder 12) 10) Chapter 5, holograph (folder 12) 11) Typed portion of manuscript, 9 pages '(folder 12) 12) Photocopy of typed portion of manuscript, pages 1-33 (folder 12) 13) Typed portion of manuscript, approximately 30 pages (folder 13) 14) Typed portion of manuscript, approximately 30 pages (folder 13) 15) Various typed and handwritten portions of manuscript, approximately 200 pages (folder 13)
6. DOUBLE ACT by Michael Denison a. "The Fifties," handwritten, approximately 200 pages (folder 14) 1) Draft, typed, 176 pages (folder 16) b. "The Seventies," typed, 135 pages (folder 15) c. "Stop Press," typed, 10 pages (folder 15) d. "Epilogue," typed, 5 pages (folder 15) e. "Appendix A," photocopy, handwritten, 14 pages (folder 15) f. "The Sixties," typed with additions and notes, approximately 200 pages (folder 17)
7. OVERTURES AND BEGINNERS by Michael Denison a. Pages 1-157, typed (with handwritten notes) (folder 18) b. Pages 158-309, typed (folder 19)
8. DOUBLE ACT by Michael Denison a. The Seventies, handwritten, approximately 100 pages (folder 20) b. Stop press, handwritten, 11 pages (folder 20)
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c. Epilogue, handwritten, 3 pages (folder 20) d. Insert for sixties, handwritten, page 399 (folder 20)
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9. OVERTURES AND BEGINNERS by Michael Denison a. Pages 1-157, typed (folder 1) b. Pages 158-308, typed (folder 2)
10. DOUBLE ACT by Michael Denison The Sixties (with notes), approximately 130 pages, handwritten (folder 3)
12. THE BABYSITTER by Dulcie Gray 13 pages (20-32), handwritten on blue paper (folder 4)
13. A Story (There are ... Our Garden) by Dulcie Gray, 4 pages, typed (folder 4)
14. THE CLINIC by Dulcie Gray a. Typed manuscript, 16 pages (folder 4) b. Typed manuscript, 14 pages (folder 4) c. 8 pages, random, typed (folder 4) d. 5 pages, handwritten (folder 4)
15. THE DOGS by Dulcie Gray (writing as Alex White), 21 pages, typed (folder 4)
16. THE BABYSITTER by Dulcie Gray, 21 pages, typed (folder 4)
17. TO FATIMA by Dulcie Gray (as Alex White), 18 pages, typed (folder 4)
18. STAGE DOOR FRIGHT by Dulcie Gray, 7 pages, typed (folder 5)
19. JAMES THOMAS ROWBOTTOM, by Dulcie Gray, 17 pages, typed (folder 5)
20. Unidentified short story by Dulcie Gray a. Typed manuscript, 19 pages (folder 5) b. Handwritten manuscript, 12 pages (folder 5)
21. THE SCARLET BUTTERFLY by Dulcie Gray, 11 pages, typed (folder 5)
22. JAMES THOMAS ROWBOTTOM by Dulcie Gray a. Typed manuscript, 25 pages (folder 5)
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b. Handwritten manuscript, 47 pages (folder 5)
23. THE MURDER OF MR. SOPHOCLES by Dulcie Gray, 67 pages, typed (folder 6)
24. DEADLY LAMPSHADE by Dulcie Gray, Chapter 8, 4 7 pages, handwritten (folder 6)
25. Unidentified novel by Dulcie Gray. Approximately 30 pages, typed, includes chapters 15, 16, 17 (folder 6)
26. Unidentified novel by Dulcie Gray. Approximately 40 pages, typed, includes chapters 19, 20, 21 (folder 7)
27. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray, Part Two, pages 146-309, typed (folder 8)
28. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray, pages 272-361, typed (folder 9)
29. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray, pages 2-141, typed photocopy (folder 10)
30. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray, an in-depth synopsis, pages 1-26 plus 10 random pages, typed (folder 11)
31. Obsessions, a synopsis by Dulcie Gray, presumably the basis for ANNA STARR a. Typed manuscript, 13 pages (folder 11) b. Typed manuscript, 13 pages (folder 11) c. Typed manuscript, 13 pages (folder 11) d. 10 random pages, typed (folder 11)
32. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray. Approximately 30 random pages, typed (folder 11)
33. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray. 361 pages, typed (folders 12-13)
34. ANNA De VRIES (Anna Starr) by Dulcie Gray. A synopsis, 25 pages (incomplete) typed (folder 14)
35. THE MURDER OF MR. SOPHOCLES by Dulcie Gray. Chapter 1, 12 pages, typed, 2 copies (folder 14)
36. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray. Part Two, page 146-309, typed (folder 15-16)
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38. THE ACTOR AND HIS WORLD by Dulcie Gray and Michael Denison. 143 pages, typed (folder 18)
39. Appendix for an unknown book detailing the careers of Dulcie Gray and Michael Denison, 9 pages, typed, plus handwritten notes (folder 19)
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40. THE GLANVILLE WOMEN by Dulcie Gray a. Pages 180-361, typed (folder 1) b. Pages 362-531, typed (folder 2) c. Pages 1-179, typed (folder 3) d. Synopsis, 20 pages, typed (folder 4) e. Chapter 4, 28 pages, handwritten (folder 4) £ Notes on small pad (folder 4)
Complete manuscript, typed g. Part 1, 144 pages (folder 5) h. Part 2, 247 pages (folder 6) i. Part 3, 156 pages (folder 7)
j. Pages 13-85, typed (folder 8) k. Pages 31-71, typed (folder 8) 1. Synopsis, 21 pages (folder 8)
41. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray a. Pages 1-94, typed (folder 9) b. Pages 1-22, typed (folder 9) c. Pages 1-194, various, typed (folder 10) d. Pages 1-204, various, typed (folder 11) e. Approximately 150 pages, various, typed (folder 12) f. Pages 146-271, typed (folder 13)
42. THE BABYSITTER by Dulcie Gray, 19 pages, handwritten (folder 14)
'43. ANNA STARR by Dulcie Gray a. Pages 1-145, typed (folder 14)
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b. Pages 1-145, typed (folder15) c. Pages 1-145, typed (folder16) d. Pages 1-145, typed (folder 17)
44. BUTTERFLIES ON MY MIND by Dulcie Gray a. Complete manuscript, 193 pages, typed (folder 18) b. Pages 1-99, typed (folder 19) c. Pages 100-193, typed (folder 20)
45. DREAMS NEVER COME TRUE, a short story by Dulcie Gray, 12 pages, typescript (folder 21)
46. NOT ONLY BAD GIRLS GET PICKED UP, a short story by Dulcie Gray, 6 pages, typescript (folder 21)
47. BUTTERFLIES ON THE BRAIN, a short story by Dulcie Gray, 12 pages, typescript (folder 21)
48. FOUR ASH COTTAGE, a short story by Dulcie Gray, 26 pages, typescript, 3 copies (folder 21)
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49. SHE DIED RED by Dulcie Gray a. Approximately 200 pages, various, typescript (folder 1) b. Approximately 200 pages, various, typescript (folder 2) c. Notebook, holograph (folder 3)
50. DREAMBOAT a short story by Dulcie Gray, 11 pages, typescript (folder 3)
51. Unidentified short story by Dulcie Gray, 11 pages, typescript (folder 3)
52. JAMES ARTHUR MANSON - MURDERER by Dulcie Gray, approximately 500 pages, various, typescript (folders 4, 5, and 6)
53. THE VISIT (aka MIRROR IMAGE or RESTLESS TIDE) by Dulcie Gray a. 103 pages, typescript, plus a synopsis (folder 7) b. Synopsis, 17 pages, typescript (folder 8) c. Approximately 400 pages, various, typescript (folders 8, 9, 10) d. Manuscript, pages 1-165, typescript (folder 11) e. Manuscript, pages 1-271, typescript (folder 12, 13) f. Manuscript, pages 1-110, various, typescript (folder 14) g. Manuscript, pages 1-271, typescript (folder 15, 16)
Denison/Gray Inv. Page 6 of 33 54. MURDER ON HONEYMOON by Dulcie Gray, 145 pages, typescript (folder 17)
56. THE DEVIL WORE SCARLET by Dulcie Gray (folder 18)
57. VENDEMAIA by Dulcie Gray writing as Clare Suffolk, approximately 50 pages, typescript (folder 19)
58. HALF AN HOUR A DAY, 2 exercise books with writings by Dulcie Gray plus sketches (folder 19)
59. THE FLY and other short stories by Dulcie Gray, holograph in comp. book (folder 20)
60. MURDER IN THE BLACKOUT (notes) by Dulcie Gray, holograph in exercise book (folder 20)
61. THE OLD HOUSE by Dulcie Gray, holograph in notebook ( folder 20)
62. BABYFACE by Dulcie Gray, holograph in exercise book (folder 21)
63. Unidentified writings by Dulcie Gray, holograph in notebook (folder 21)
64. DYX 326, a Travel Journal by Michael Denison, holograph in exercise book from 1937 (folder 21)
65. DYX 326, Vol 2, Travel Journal by Michael Denison, holograph in comp. book from 1938 (folder 22)
66. "The Dulcie" of "South with Ludo" Travel Journal by Michael Denison, holograph in comp. book from 1948-1949 (folder 22)
67. SUMMER IN THE SOUTH, a travel journal by Michael Denison, holograph in comp. book (folder 23)
68. UNGUAY, a travel journal by Michael Denison, holograph in comp. book from 1951 (folder 23)
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69. Unidentified pages, approximately 100, typescript and holograph (folder 19)
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I. Manuscripts ( continued)
B. Scripts (plays, movies, tv, radio), all typed
1. "Royal Gambit" by Herman Gressieker, approximately 100 pages (folder 1)
2. "Vacant Passion" by Maisie Mosco, includes additions, approximately 80 pages (folder 2)
3. "Gerald" by John Spurling, approximately 80 pages (folder 3)
4. "Number Ten" by Ronald Miller, includes handwritten notes, approximately 90 pages (folder 4)
5. "We Must Kill Toni" by Ian Stuart Black, approximately 90 pages (folder 5)
6. "The Cabinet Minister" adapted by Michael Denison from the farce by A. W. Pinero, approximately 90 pages (folder 6)
7. "Amo, Amas, Amat" by Harold Brooke and Kay Bannerman, approximately 90 pages (folder 7)
8. "Robert" by Royce Ryton and David Conville, 33 pages (folder 8)
9. "The Apple Cart" by George Bernard Shaw, approximately 60 pages (folder 9)
10. " Out of the Question" by Ian Wallach, approximately 90 pages (folder 10)
11. "The Sacking of Norman Blanks" by George Ross and Campbell Singer, includes additions and notes, 100 pages (folder 11)
12. "The Glass Mountain" by J. Janni, J. Hunter, and H. Cass, with contributions by E. Bonett, 110 pages (folder 12)
13. "Meet Me By Moonlight" by Anthony Lesser, approximately 90 pages (folder
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14. "The Happy McLains" by Nathaniel Curtis, 36 pages (folder 13)
15. "On Approval" by Frederich Lonsdale, 137 pages (folder 14)
16. "Queen Elizabeth Slept Here" by Talbot Rothwell, based on the play "George Washington Slept Here" by Kaufman and Hart, approximately 100 pages (folder 15)
17. "Ivanov" translated by Ariadne Nicolueff adapted by A. N. and Toby Robertson from the Prospect Theater Company, approximately 70 pages (folder 16)
18. "A Coat Of Varnish" byRonals Miller suggested by the novel by C. P. Snow, approximately 100 pages (folder 16)
19. "Unexpected Vacant" by Hugh Whitmore, 29 pages (folder 17)
20. Unidentified 2-act play, 101 pages (folder 17)
21. "Those In Favor" by George Ross and Campbell Singer, approximately 120 pages with aditions (folder 18)
22. "Hostile Witness" by Jack Roffey, approximately 120 pages (folder 19)
23. "At the End of the Day'' by William Douglas Home, approximately 100 pages (folder 20)
24. "The Kingfisher" by William Douglas Home, approximately 70 pages (folder 20)
25. Three Comedies by Bernard Shaw -"How He Lied to Her" -"Village Wooing" -"Press Cuttings" approximately 80 pages (folder 21)
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26. "Landfall" by Michael Denison (?) from the novel by Neville Shute, Final draft, dated April 5, 1949, 90 pages (folder 1)
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27. "There Was a Young Lady'' author unknown, 125 pages (folder 2)
28. "The Minister" by Maurice Edelman, 89 pages (folder 3)
29. Unidentified 2-act play, approximately 100 pages (folder 3)
30. "The Dragpn Variation" by Robert King, 80 pages a. One copy (folder 4) b. One copy (folder 4)
31. "The Importance of Being Earnest" shooting script, dated December 10, 1951, 125 pages (incomplete) (folder 5)
32. "My Brother Jonathan," a screenplay adapted from the novel by Francis Brett Young, dated October 1946, 164 pages (folder 6)
33. "The Dragon Variation" by Robert King, 80 pages a. One copy (folder 7) b. One copy (folder 7) c. One copy with handwritten notes (folder 8) d. One copy (folder 9) e. One copy (folder 9)
34. "The Bad Samaritan" by William Douglas Home, approximately 120 pages (folder 10)
35. "Desert Island Disc," a radio play featuring Denison and Gray as themselves, broadcast August 12, 1952, 9 pages (folder 11)
36. "Sweet Peril" by Mary Orr and Reginald Denham, approximately 140 pages (folder 11)
37. "Alice Through the Looking Glass", based on the story by Lewis Carroll, adapted by Felicity Douglas, approximately 80 pages (folder 12)
38. "Self Defence," a tv script by Dulcie Gray(?) a. One copy, pages 1-13, 19-21, typed (folder 13) b. One copy, pages 1-2, 4-14, typed (folder 13) c. Story treatment, 4 apges, typed (folder 13) d. Notes, 19 pages, handwritten (folder 13)
39. "Love a la Carte" by Alan Chester, approximately 100 pages (folder 14)
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40. "Judgement on Trial" by Dulcie Gray and Jack Roffey, an idea for a series of 50 minute TV dramas a. Typed, manuscript, 3 pages (folder 14) b. Typed, manuscript, 3 pages (folder 14)
41. "Murder on Honeymoon," author unknown, pages 2-48 (folder 14)
42. "Cold Warrior" Episode 1: 'Bright Sting' by Murray Smith, 58 pages (folder 15)
43. "Cold Warrior" Episode 3" 'Wht's Gppd for General Bullmoose ... 'by John Brason, 56 pages (folder 15)
44. "Cold Warrior" Episode 4: 'The Sprat' by Arden Winch, 49 pages (folder 16)
45. "Cold Warrior" Episode 5: 'The Man From Damascus' by Murray Smith, 46 pages (folder 16)
46. "Cold Warrior" Episode 6: 'The Immigrants' by John Branson, 52 pages (folder 17)
47. "Cold Warrior" Episode 4: 'The Sprat' by Arden Winch, 49 pages (folder 17)
49. "Cold Warrior" Episode 8: 'Hook, Line, and Sinker' by Murray Smith, 57 pages (folder 18)
50. "Cold Warrior" Episode 7: 'A Message from Trebizond' by David Reid, 60 pages (folder 18)
51. "Unexpected Vacant," a screenplay by Hugh Whitmore, 71 pages (folder 19)
52. "Angels One Five," a screenplay, author unlmown, 111 pages (folder 19)
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53. "Yesterday's Witness in America: Babes in America," a post production script for television, 37 pages (folder 1)
54. "Murder in the Blackout," a tv script by Dulcie Gray, 94 pages (folder 2)
55. "Double Cross" by John O'Hare, approximately 90 pages (folder 3)
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56. Saturday Night Theater: The Happy Honeymoon by Dulcie Gray, radio script, 50 pages, 2 copies (folder 5)
57. Saturday Night Theater: Epitaph for a Dead Actor by Dulcie gray, radio script, 83 pages (folder 6)
58. Saturday Night Theater: Devil Wore Scarlet by Dulcie Gray, radio script, 82 pages (folder 6)
59. Saturday Night Theater: No Quater For A Star by Dulcie Gray, radio script, 82 pages (folder 5)
60. Saturday Night Theater: Epitaph for a Dead Actor by Dulcie Gray, radio script, 72 pages (folder 5)
61. "Dragon's Mouth" by Jaquetta hawles and J.B. priestly, 100 pages (folder 8)
62. Saturday Night Theater: No Quarter For A Star by Dulcie gray, radio script, with note, 87 pages (folder 9)
63. "Love a la Carte" by Alan Chester a. Approximately 250 pages, various, typescript (folder 10) b. Synopsis, 5 pages, typescript (folder 11) c. Synopsis, 9 pages, typescript, with information on musical numbers (folder 11) d. Manuscript, approximately 110 pages, typescript (folder 11) e. Manuscript, approximately 100 pages, typescript (folder 11)
63. "Love a la Carte," a musical comedy by John O'Hare based on a play by Alan Chester, music and lyrics by Charles Ross, approximately 170 pages (folder 12)
64. "Marry Me!" ("Love a la Carte"), a musical farce by Dulcie Gray, music and lyrics by Charles Ross, 124 pages, 2 copies (folders 13, 14)
65. "LoverAffair" by Dulcie Gray, 86 pages (folder 15)
66. "Catherine Maddox" (aka "It Never Rains") by Dulcie Gray, approximately 100 pages (folder 15)
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67. "For Such Merchandise" by Dulcie Gray in 3 small composition books (folder 16)
68. "Time and the Conways" by J.B. Priestly, 84 pages (folder 17)
69. Random script pages, approximately 100 pages (folder 18)
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I. Manuscripts (continued)
C. Articles
1. "As Others See Us" by Dulcie Gray, 3 pages, typed (folder 20)
2. "Another Side of the Picture" by Dulcie Gray a. Typed manuscript, 5 pages (folder 20) b. Typed manuscript, 5 pages (folder 20)
3. "Do Men Want to marry Beautiful Women?" by Dulcie Gray a. Typed manuscript, 4 pages (folder 20) b. Typed manuscript, 3 pages (folder 20)
4. "Personality Platform" by Dulcie Gray, 4 pages, typed (folder 20)
5. "She Was Hanged for Immorality" by Dulcie Gray, 11 pages, typed (folder 20)
6. "P-Dog, P-Cat" by Dulcie Gray, 3 pages, typescript (folder 20)
7. "Another Side of the Picture" by Dulcie Gray, 5 apges, typscript (folder 20)
8. "Do Men Want to Marry Beautiful Women?" by Dulcie Gray, 4 pages, typescript (folder 20)
9. "My Drama School" by Dulcie Gray, 16 pages, typescript, plus letters (folder 20)
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II. Correspondence
A. Correspondence regarding OVERTURE AND BEGINNERS (a book by Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray), mostly from 1973, includes handwritten letter from John Gielgud, 103 letters and 3 cards (folder 1)
B. Correspondence regarding DOUBLE ACT (a book by Michale Denison), mostly from 1985, includes handwritten letter from John Gielgud, 59 letters abd 2 cards (folder 2)
C. Correspondence regarding productions that Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray invested in between 1966 and 1972
1. "Birds On The Wing" 1 letter (folder 3)
2. "Ideal Husband" 18 letters (folder 3)
3. "November 10" 3 letters (folder 3)
4. "On Approval" 12 letters (folder 3)
5. "Out of the Question" 17 letters (folder 3)
6. "Relatively Speaking" 2 letters (folder 3)
D. Correspondence regarding the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Prospect Theatre Company, from 1975 to 1978, plus 1984, 32 letters in all (folder 4)
E. Correspondence regarding the Play Company of London, Trent Productions, and a production of "The Wild Duck" in 1970 (plus 2 letters regarding a business agreement with terrence Rattigan), 20 letters in all (folder 5)
F. Correspondence regarding the book THE ACTOR AND HIS WORLD by Dulcie Gray and Michael Denison, all from 1964, 12 letters in all (folder 6)
G. Correspondence regarding THE GLANVILLE WOMEN by Dulcie Gray, all from 19982, 12 letters and 5 cards (folder 6)
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H. DOUBLE ACT, a book by Michael Denison from 1983-1986, 19 TLS (folder 7)
I. Xerox copies ofletters (folder 8) 1. Sir John Gielgud, October 7, 1986 2. Dame Peggy Ashcroft 3. Rebecca West, June 4, 1975 4. Dame Sybil Thorndike, April 29, 1964 5. Vivian Leigh, August 26, 1955 6. Laurence Olivier, 1978? 7. Gwen Frangcon Davies, June 21, 1991 8. Michael Denison 9. Clementine.Churchill, November 29, 1960 10. Mary Soames, August 11, 1981 11. Evelyn William, December 29, 1970 12. Dame Margot Fonteyn 13. Derek Tangye, 1992 14. Sir Harold Hobson, January 26, 1980 15. Edward Henth, 1986 16. David Niven, September 24, 1975 17. Fleur Cowles, October 7, 1982 18. Herman L. 19. Noel Coward, December 8, 1966 20. AlanAybourn
J. Xerox letters (folder 9) 1. John Gielgud, November 30, 1953; June 21, 1991; February 2, 1992 2. J.B. Priestly, October 18, 1973; February 24, 1966 3. Mrs. Priestly (Jacquetta Rawles), May 23, 1985 4. Glen Byam Shaw, November 27, 1968; November 22, 1970; May 3, 1974 5. Lord Harewood, December 2, 1986 6. Emlyn Williams, January 16, 1987 7. Dame Peggy Ashcroft 8. Lady (Ralph) Richardson, October 11, 1986 9. James Byam Shaw, October 6, 1986 10. Lady (Michael) Reedgrave, October 6, 1986 11. Dame Rebecca West, 2 without dates; April 1979; October 4, 1982; February 1, 1982; November 1973 12. Vivien Leigh 1937, 1952 (L. Olivier telegram) 13. Lawrence Olivier, March 18, 1962; 1964; 1964; 1970; October 1, 1973; April 28, 196; February 14, 1981 14. Vivien Leigh, 1967 15. Vincent Price, 1991 16. Sybil Thorndike
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17. William Douglas Home (poem) 18. Celia Johnson 19. Lady Headford (Rossie Boote), June 25, 1955 20. Peter O'Toole, 1990 21. Christina Foyle, May 14, 1986 22. Miriam Rothschild, June 27, 1978; July 25, 1978 23. Keith Baxter (on Orson Welles), April 5, 1965 24. A. E. Matthews (in his 90's), 1958 25. Signora Tito Gobbi, July 15, 1953 26. Rosa George (Grossmith), May 15, 1975; May 27, 1975 27. Jose Ferrer, June 7, 1989 28. Ian McKellen, 2 from 1988 plus Michael Denison reply 29. Margaret Thatcher, 1988 30. William Douglas Home, November 1, 1989 plus citting from Daily Telegraph 31. Letter to P. M. (?) from Michael Denison, November 1, 1989 32. Margaret Thatcher, December 6, 1989; December 23, 1989 33. Edward heath, July 30, 1978 34. Vyvyan Holland (Oscar Wilde's son), November 1, 1973 35. Graham Greene, October 27, 1966 36. Mary S. (Churchill's daughter), November 26, 1987 37. Harold MacMillan, October 22, 1980 38. (Auguecheek's desease) April 20, 1955 39. Ivor Brown (distinguished critic), February 6, 1970 40. Merlin Holland (Oscar Wilde's grandson), January 15, 1993 41. Sir Carl Aarvold, September 10, 1969 42. Alan Ayckbourn 43. (Noel Coward's 70th Birthday Dinner), December 16, 1969 44. Emlyn Williams, February 17, 1979 45. Robertson Davies, February 24, 1986 46. Noel Coward, December 30, 1972 47. Stephen Fry, November 21, 1991 48. Peter Hall, October 2, 1979 49. Cleo Laine, June 26, 1975
K. Publishing (books by Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray) from 1967 to 1986, 19 letters (folder 10)
L. Theater (productions featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie gray), late 1960's, early 1970's, 5 letters (folder 11)
M. Telegrams to Michael Denison's family, 1913 and 1915, 4 letters (envelope 1)
N. Letter to Mrs. Denison from Richard Coffey, holograph (folder 11)
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III. Printed Material
A. Programs (for plays, events, dinners, etc.)
1. 1950s to 1980s, 81 programs (folders 1-5)
2. A Royal Performance in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen on the evening of Monday, November 1st, 1954 at The Palladium, London (folder 6)
3. "The School For Scandal", by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, performed in 1909 at His Majesty's Theater (folder 6)
4. "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde, performed in 1895 at the Haymarket Theater (folder 6)
5. "David Garrick," by T. W. Robertson, performed in 1907 at the New Theater (envelope 1)
6. "Monsieur Beavcaire," by Booth Tarkington and E. G. Sutherland, performed in 1904 at the Imperial Theater ( envelope 1)
7. "David Garrick," by T. W. Robertson, performed in 1904 at the New Theater ( envelope 1)
8. The 162nd O.C.T.V. (H.A.C.) Presents "Ease Springs," a variety stage show featuring Michael Denison performed in 1941 ( envelope 1)
9. The 162nd O.C.T.V. (H.A.C.) Presents "Fall Out The Officers," a variety stage show featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, performed in 1941 ( envelope 1)
10. "Bats in the Belfry," by Diana Morgan and Robert MacDermot, featuring Michael Denison in his first professional performance in 1938, at the Frinton Theater ( envelope 1)
11. "Colonel Newcombe," by Michael Morton, performed in 1916 at His Majesty's Theater ( envelope 1)
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B. Promotional Material
1. The Frinton Theater Season, year unknown (folder 7)
2. "The Cabinet Minister" at Darlington Civic Theater, featuring Michale Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1977 (folder 7)
3. "Village Wooing" and "Unexpectedly Vacant" at the Theater at Rosehill, with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, year unknown (folder 7)
4. "Time and the Conways" at the Forum Theater, with Dulcie Gray, directed by Michael Denison, 1976 (folder 7)
5. OVERTONE AND BEGINNERS, a book by Michael Denison a. Two ad proofs for The Times, 1973 b. Compiled quotes of praise, including one from Hayley Mills (folder 7)
6. "Captain Percival," a TV show with Michael Denison, 1984 (folder 7)
C. Publications
1. Gollancz Books for Autumn 1973, page 9 - OVERTURE AND BEGINNERS by Michael Denison (folder 7)
2. THE ELSTREE STORY -Twenty One Years ofFilmmaking, page 95 - Michael Denison profile (folder 7)
3. Journal of the Warburg and Courtland Institutes, Vol. XXXVII, 1974, a reprinting of pages 373-378 (folder 7)
4. World Medicine, January 13, 1973, page 119 - "Toothache in Maugham-land" by Dulcie gray, with letter (folder 7)
5. Malaysia, travel manual 1970 (folder 7)
6. Dogs Monthly. November 1985, page 14 - "Dogs and the Denisons" (folder 7)
7. The Theater Today in England and Wales, "The Report of the Arts Council Theater Enquiry," 1970 (folder 8)
8. OVERTURE AND BEGINNERS by michael Denison, unbound and
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incomplete, pages 1-224 (folder 9)
D. News Clippings regarding:
1. "The School for Scandal," a play featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1982-1983 (folder 10)
2. THE GLANVILLE WOMEN, a novel by Dulcie Gray, 1982 (folder 11)
3. Michael Denison' s family a. Marriage of Ex-Lord Mayor's Daughter, Miss M. L. Bain and Mr. Gilbert D. Denison, Pretty Scene at Harrogate, includes photos (folder 12) b. The Bridesmaids at the Harrogate Wedding, photos plus caption, Leeds Mercury, Fri, Marzo, 1914 (folder 12) c. Late Lord Mayor's Loss ( death of Mrs. Gilbert Denison) ( folder 12) 1 d. DEATHS (obituary), Marie Louise Denison - November 29 \ 1915 (folder 12) e. Lord Robert's visit to Leeds, photo (folder 12) f. Promoted - Captain John Taylor Bain, photo plus caption (folder 12) g. Harlow Grange Garden party, photo (folder 12) h. The State Ball and Social Events of The Week, from Vanity Fair, June 18, 1914 with photo of Miss may Louise Bain (folder 12) 1. The Times, London, Wednesday, may 5, 1926, news briefs (folder 12) j. The British Gazette, London, Friday, may 7, 1926, complete paper (?) (folder 12)
4. DOUBLE ACT 21 articles, all from late 1985 or early 1986 (folder 13)
5. Reviews of plays featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray 15 articles, all from early 1960s ( folder 14)
6. OVERTURE AND BEGINNERS 29 articles, mostly from 1973 (folder 15)
7. Shakespeare (live performances) in Germany a. 4 articles (in German), plus a program as well as a CTL from Dr. G. V. Westerman regarding the show (folder 16) b. 3 articles (in French), plus an ad for the show, as well as 2 programs (folder 16)
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8. Miscellaneous 24 articles (folder 17)
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Denison, Michael and Gray, Dulcie
June 10, 1987
Box 3 ( continued)
N. Financial Papers
A. Plans, reports, and figures regarding the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Prospect Theater Company, all from the 1970s, approximately 200 pages including handwritten notes by Michael Denison (folder 12)
B. The Prospect Theater Company's proposal for the future of the Old Vic, March 1976, approximately 100 pages (folder 13)
C. Plans, reports, and figures regarding the Play Company of London, Trent Productions, and a production of "The Wild Duck" in 1970 (plus a business agreement with Terrence Rattigan) (folder 14)
D. Documents and figures regarding:
1. THE ACTOR AND HIS WORLD, a book by Michael Denison (folder 15)
2. "Out of the Question," produced in 1968 (folder 15)
3. "Number 10," produced in 1967, 1968 (folder 15)
4. "An Ideal Husband," produced in 1965 (folder 15)
5. "On Approval" and "Happy Family," produced in 1969 (folder 15)
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Denison, Michael and Gray, Dulcie
June 10, 1987
Box 3
V. Research Material (folder 16)
A. ANNA STARR
1. Croydon - Old and New
2. Croydon - The Story of a Hundred Years
B. Miscellaneous
1. Daily Telegraph article from 1979 on Japanese camps
2. Notes for MURDER OF LOVE by Dulcie Gray
3. Information on a Wedding at St. Mary Abbott's Church, Vensington, 1910
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Denison, Michael and Gray, Dulcie
August 23, 1989
Box 5
I. Printed Material
A. Newspaper Clippings
1. BUTTERFLIES ON MY MIND, a book by Dulcie Gray, approximately 60 articles, mostly from late 1970s, plus 1 copy of World Wildlife News, Summer 1986, and 1 copy of The Illustrated London News, July 1978 (folder 18)
2. "The Clandestine Marriage," a play featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, approximately 40 articles all from 1971 (folder 19)
3. "The Way Out," a TV show featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 4 articles, all from 1971 (folder 19)
4. Various clippings 15 articles, all from 1971 (folder 19)
5. "Out of the Question," a play featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, approximately 100 articles, all from 1968 (folder 20)
6. Various clippings 13 articles, all from 1968 (folder 21)
7. "Funeral Games," a play featuring Michael Denison, 35 articles, all from 1968 (folder 21)
8. "Confession at Night," a play featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 21 articles, all from 1968 (folder 21)
9. DIED IN THE RED, a book by Dulcie Gray, 8 articles, all from 1968 (folder 20)
10. BABYFACE, a book by Dulcie Gray, 8 articles, all from 1968 ( folder 20)
11. "Vacant Possession," a play featuring Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 8 articles, all from 1968 (folder 20)
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13. "Twelth Night," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 15 articles, all from 1972 (folder 22)
14. "Alice Through the Looking Glass," a play with Michael Denison, 3 articles, all from 1973 (folder 22)
15. "This is Your Life," a TV appearance by Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 3 articles, all from 1973 (folder 22)
16. "The Dragon Variation," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, approximately 30 articles, all from 1972 (folder 22)
17. 1969, approximately 100 articles regarding (folder 23): a. "Out of the Question," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "Village Wooing," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray c. "Trio," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray d. MURDER ON HONEYMOON, a book by Dulcie Gray
18. 1977, approximately 50 articles regarding (folder 24): a. "The Cabinet Minister," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "Robert and Elizabeth," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray c. "A Murder is Announced," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray d. STAGE DOOR FRIGHT, a book by Dulcie Gray e. Yorkshire Post Literary Luncheon
19. "The Balck Mikado," a play with Michael Denison, 23 articles, all from 1975 (folder 25)
20. 1976, approximately 30 articles regarding (folder 26): a. "Time and the Conways," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "The First Mrs. Fraser," a play with Michael Denison c. "Earl and the Pussycat," a play with Michael Denison d. "Ladies in Retirement," a play with Dulcie Gray
21. 1979, 17 articles regarding (folder 26): a. "Bedroom Farce," a play with Dulcie Gray b. DARK CALYPSO, a book by Dulcie Gray
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22. 1980, approximately 30 articles regarding (folder 27): a. "Lloyd George Knew My Father" b. "The Cherry Orchard"
23. "The Kingfisher," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, approximately 20 articles, all from 1981 (folder 27)
24. 1982, approximately 40 articles regarding (folder 28): a. "A Coat of Varnish," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "Capt. Brassbound's Conversation," a play with Michael Denison c. "Edith Covell," a play with Dulcie Gray d. THE GLANVILLE WOMEN, a book by Dulcie Gray
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25. 1978, approximately 40 articles regarding (folder 17) a. "A Murder is Announced," a play with Dulcie Gray b. "Ivanov," a play with Dulcie Gray c. "Twelth Night," a play with Dulcie Gray d. "The Lady's Not For Burning," a play with Dulcie Gray
26. 1970, approximately 100 articles regarding: a. "Three Comedies" by Shaw, with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray (folder 19) b. "The Wild Duck" by Ibsen, with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray (folder 18) c. "Unexpectedly Vacant," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray (folder 18) d. FOR RICHER, FOR POORER, a book by Dulcie Gray ( folder 18) e. A plea for pronicial (?) theaters, cone. Michael Denison (folder 18)
27. 1983, approximately 40 articles regarding (folder 20): a. "School for Scandal," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "A Song at Twilight," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray c. "The Four Poster," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray d. "Rumpole of the Bailey," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray
28. 1984, approximately 40 articles regarding (folder 21): a. "Cold Warrior", a TV show with Michael Denison b. ANNA STARR, a book by Dulcie Gray c. "See How They Run," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray
29. 1985, approximately 60 articles regarding (folder 22):
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a. "Twelth Night," a play with Michael Denison b. "There Goes the Bride," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray c. "Howard's Way'' a TV show with Dulcie Gray
30. 1986, 12 articles regarding (folder 23): a. "Court in the Act," a play with Michael Denison b. "See How They Run," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray c. Birthday announcement - Michael Denison d. "The Apple Cart," a play with Michael Denison e. "Mirror Image," a play with Dulcie Gray
31. 1987, approximately 100 articles (folder 23) a. "Court in the Act," a play with Michael Denison b. "You Never Can Tell," a play with Michael Denison c. "The Living Room," a play with Michael Denison
32. 1988, 10 articles regarding "Ring Round the Moon," a play with Michael Denison (folder 24)
33. 1989, 9 articles reagrding (folder 24) a. "The Chalk Garden," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray's Golden Wedding Anniversary
34. 1967, approximately 100 articles regarding (folder 25): a. "Happy Family," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "Number 1O," a play with Dulcie Gray c. "On Approval," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray d. "The Minister's Mallard," a play with Michael Denison e. THE MURDER OF LOVE, a book by Dulcie Gray
35. 1961, approximately 30 articles regarding "Heartbreak House," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray (folder 26)
36. 1962, approximately 40 articles regarding (folder 27): a. "Royal Gambit," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "My Fair Lady," a play with Michael Denison
37. 1963, approximately 100 articles regarding (folder 28): a. "Where Angels Fear to Tread," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "Boyd Q.C." a TV show with Michael Denison
38. 1964, approximately 50 articles regarding (folder 29):
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a. "Merely Players," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "Where Angels Fear to Tread," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray c. THE ACTOR AND HIS WORLD, a book by Michael Denison d. THE DEVIL WORE SCARLET, book by Dulcie Gray e. Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray's Silver Wedding Anniversary
39. 1965, approximately 60 articles regarding (folder 30): a. "An Ideal Husband," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "Beautiful Forever," a play with Michael Denison c. "Hostile Witness," a play with Michael Denison d. THE ACTOR AND HIS WORLD, a book by Dulcie Gray e. NO QUARTER FOR A START, a book by Dulcie Gray
40, 1966, approximately 50 articles regarding (folder 31): a. "An Ideal Husband," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray b. "The Happy Honeymoon," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray c. "On Approval," a play with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray
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Denison, Michael and Gray, Dulcie
August 23, 1989
Box 13
I. Manuscripts
A. Books
1. BUTTERFLIES ON MY MIND, a book by Dulcie Gray a. Blue notebook (folderl) b. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 1) c. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 2) d. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 3) e. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 4) f. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 5) g. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 6) h. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 7) i. Approximately 100 various typescript pages ( folder 8) j. Approximately 200 various typescript pages (folder 9) k. Approximately 200 various typescript pages (folder 10) 1. Approximately 200 various typescript pages (folder 11) m. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 12) n. Approximately 150 various typescript pages (folder 13)
II. Personal Memorabilia
A. Blue and gold scrapbook with programs, clippings, and black and white photos from "Relatively Speaking," 20 pages
B. Acceptance certificate for Dulcie Gray into The Linnean Society of London, print with holograph signed, April 13, 1984.
III. Printed Material
A. One page color flier for Connaught Theatre Worthing 1984 season with Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray on front.
B. Copy of sketch of cast of "Seelton They Run," February 1984
IV. Manuscript
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A. Approximately 50 pages of typescript and holograph genealogical material, 1957
V. Printed Material
A. Promotional poster for Michael Denison in "The Apple Cat"
B. Hello, November 4, 1995, article on Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, pages 96-99.
VI. Manuscript
A. "Dear Fielding," by Bobbie(?) Louise Hawkins (?), 13 page copy typescript, 1979
VII. Printed Material
A. Approximately 25 theatre programs of plays with either or both Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1957-1987
VIII. Miscellaneous
A. Magazine clipping of false teeth advertisement.
B. Bob Asprey photo service invoice with holograph note, November 22, 1936.
Box 14
Folder 1
A. Correspondence - 9 pages of fan mail, 1985-1988
Folder 2
A. Correspondence -TLS to Dulcie Gray from Lord Gibston of National Trust, September 21, 1978
Folder 3
A. Correspondence - approximately 20 pages of fan mail to Dulcie Gray, 1982-1987.
B. Printed Material - approximately 10 pages, re: British Butterfly Conservation Society
Folder 4
A. Correspondence - approximately 10 pages of personal correspondence and invitations,
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1984
B. Promotional Material - material on Dulcie Gray in "School for Scandal," including schedules, cast list, etc., approximately 10 pages.
Folder 5
A. Correspondence - 2 ANS to Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1994
Folder 6
A. Manuscript - copy of holograph "Appendix N: Interview with Michael Denison", 13 pages
Folder 7
A. Manuscript - typescript and holograph of"Double Actbasic Speech," 7 pages
Folder 8
A. Audio Visual - Approximately 15 black and white photos of Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, childhood through adult
Folder 9
A. Promotional Material - material re: Michael Denison in DICTIONARY OF NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY, including correspondence, typescript and holograph, and manuscript notes, typescript, and holograph, approximately 30 pages total, 1983
Folder 10
A. Miscellaneous - assorted copy, typescript and holograph pages on various funeral services and more for DICTIONARY OF NATIONAL BIOGRAPHY, approximately 55 pages
Folder 11
A. Miscellaneous papers, some ticket stubs, some genealogy information, some promotional material re: a performance (??)
Folder 12
A. Printed Material - news clips re: various Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray plays and
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projects, approximately 30 pages, 1968-1972
Folder 13
A. Correspondence - assorted fan mail, handwriting analyses for Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, approximately 15 pages, 1964-1977
B. Promotional Material - ticket reserves for "A Murder is Announced," 1 page, no date
Folder 14
A. Correspondence - approximately 60 pages of correspondence re: BUTTERFLIES ON MY MIND, 1977-1978
Folder 15
A. Printed Material - approximately 30 theatre programs
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Per Men. 1. One pair of baby shoes 2. "Annals of Babyhood" for unidentified child 3. One Scrapbook, re: Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1959 4. One Scrapbook, re: Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1958-1961 5. One Scrapbook, re: Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1955-1956 6. One Scrapbook, re: Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray, 1956
Box 13
Per Men. 1. Scrapbooks, 5, including correspondence, 1957, 1953-1955, 1952, and 2 undated
Box 11
1. 6 Scrapbooks: 1938-1948, 1943-1945, 1948-1952, 1950-1952, 1951-1952/1955, 1957-1958
Package 1
1. 1 signed caricature (reproduction) of Michael Denison and Dulcie Gray (1994)
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