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"Lloyd Richards interviewed by N.G. Nesmith", 2002

Audiocassettes include a letter from Nathaniel Nesmith to Richards dated November 6, 2002. It reads: Dear Mr. Richards: Greetings. Enclosed are the tapes of the interview. I send my many thanks for allowing me to interview you. I am happy with the result and feel that the interview will represent your accomplishments. As I stated, due to commitments and a December vacation, i will not be able to transcribe the interview until early January. Please trust that I will do all within my power to place the interview in a very good publication. I will keep you abreast of the steps I am taking. I will be in touch. All the best, Nathaniel Nesmith.

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  2. Lloyd Richards papers, 1944-2004
  3. Audiovisual Materials, 1962-2004
  4. Sound Recordings
  5. Interviews with Lloyd Richards

"Lloyd Richards interview with Natasha Krimova 7/88 "Horizons Beyond… The O'Neill" Demo rough cut", 1988 September 1 Videocassette (VHS) 00:39:18 duration (HH:MM:SS.mmm) Box 153, Item_barcode 39002093672823

There is a typewritten note, dated 1988-10-27, from Kim T. Eveleth of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. It reads: Dear Lloyd: Enclosed is a VHS video tape copy of your interview with Natasha Krimova in its entirety for your archives. As per your request, it has not been edited. It was originally shot on two tapes, and I have indicated the point on your copy where the second tape begins. I have also included the first rough cut edited for demonstration purposes from the footage taped over the summer. As I mentioned in our phone conversation, this demo tape is being shown to Potential funders for Horizons Beyond...The O'Neill. Since I had only one day to edit, the tape is focused on some of the people we interviewed this summer and some of the ideas they presented, rather than a medly of images. So far it has been very well received. I trust you'll be pleased with the results. Thank you for all your help and support on Horizons Beyond.... Cordially, Kim

  1. Yale University -Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
  2. Lloyd Richards papers, 1944-2004
  3. Audiovisual Materials, 1962-2004
  4. Video Recordings
  5. Interviews with Lloyd Richards

Lloyd Richards papers, 1944-2004 94.25 Linear Feet

Richards, Lloyd, 1919-2006
The Lloyd Richards Papers document the life and work of the director, educator, and actor Lloyd Richards. The papers consist of production files, professional papers, photographs, correspondence, programs, audiovisual and printed material spanning the years 1944 to 2004.
The papers primarily document the professional life of Lloyd Richards through his production files, professional papers, and Eugene O'Neill Memorial Theater Center administrative files. Production files contain materials from all stages of production for theater, television, and radio productions directed by Richards, including those he drafted while Dean of the Yale School of Drama and Artistic Director of the Yale Repertory Theatre, and in a few instances for early plays that Richards acted in. Correspondence in the production files reveals the close professional relationship that Richards had with playwright August Wilson through directing six of Wilson's plays. Professional papers include files from Richards's service on various committees, boards, councils, and related activities; his teaching files from positions at universities and colleges; his speeches and lectures; awards and honorary degrees; clippings and printed material; and other papers related to his professional life. The Eugene O'Neill Memorial Theater Center material consists of administrative files and photographs that document his work as Artistic Director of the National Playwright Conference and his involvement in other Center activities.
The papers also include correspondence with organizations and individuals, almost entirely regarding his professional affiliation with various theater projects. Photographs in the collection provide images of Richards, productions, award and honorary degree ceremonies, and other places and people. Audiovisual materials include film, video and sound recordings and film footage of productions, interviews, and other recordings of interest to Richards. A small amount of personal papers concern Richards's service in the U.S. Army Air Corps, his citizenship, financial and medical information, and other personal matters.
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