Special Collections Research Center
Linda Lavin Papers
Mss. 88 L39 and Additions
/repositories/2/resources/8985
2.00 Linear Feet
1940-1995
1940-1995
English
General
Other Information:
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Additional information may be found at http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/findingaids/88_L39_Lavin.pdf
Biographical Information:
Linda Lavin (born October 15, 1937 in Portland, Maine) is an American singer and Tony Award and Golden Globe Award-winning stage, film and television actress. Born to musically-talented parents, Lavin has been onstage since the age of 5. Upon her graduation from the College of William and Mary she had already received her Actors' Equity Association card. She was a member of the Compass Players in the late 1950s. By the early 1960s Lavin made a name for herself in New York City on Broadway, and her role and fame continued to grow over the course of the next 40 years. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
Acquisition Information:
All accessions unless otherwise noted were a gift of Linda Lavin. Acc. 1988.09 received on 2/17/1988; Acc. 1988.15 received on 4/18/1988; Acc. 1988.19 received on 5/12/1988; Acc. 1988.21 received on 5/27/1988; Acc. 1988.30 received on 8/19/1988; Acc. 1988.49 received on 12/21/1988; Acc. 1989.07 received on 2/7/1989; Acc. 1989.15 received on 3/30/1989; Acc. 1989.30 received on 6/26/1989; Acc. 1989.34 received on 8/3/1989; Acc. 1989.39 received on 9/14/1989; Acc. 1990.10 received on 3/14/1990; Acc. 1990.14 received on 4/9/1990; Acc. 1990.24 received on 5/24/1990; Acc. 1990.38 received on 9/18/1990; Acc. 1990.41 received on 10/12/1990; Acc. 1991.06 received on 1/16/1991; Acc. 1991.52 received on 9/26/1991; Acc. 1991.56A received on 10/28/1991 from Howard Scammon; Acc. 1992.10 received on 3/18/1992 from William D. Eppes; Acc. 1992.41 received on 8/26/1992; Acc. 1994.29 received on 4/14/1994 from Robert Maccubbin and Martha Hamilton-Phillips; Acc. 1995.38 received on 8/7/1995; Acc. 1995.47 received on 8/21/1995; Acc. 1995.51 received on 9/8/1995; Acc. 2001.02 received on 2/2/2001; Acc. 2001.05 received on 3/3/2001.
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Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Preferred Citation:
Linda Lavin Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Related Materials:
See the University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58) for recordings of Lavin press conferences at the College of William and Mary; Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance Records (UA 59); Colonial Echo yearbook; The Flat Hat student newspaper; University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8).
Scope and Contents
Papers of Linda Lavin which document her career as a Broadway and television actress, and also as an advocate of women's rights and equal opportunity. Newspaper clippings, interviews, news releases, and personal letters record her success as a member of Neil Simon's Broadway play, "Broadway Bound," for which she received a Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award, and the Helen Hayes Award in 1987 as best leading actress.
Newsclippings also record her roles as producer and actress in made for television movies "Lena: My Hundred Children," "A Place to Call Home," "I Want to go Home," and "Sea of Terror."
Invitations, programs, and playbills record the various benefits, lectureships, and ceremonies in which Lavin has participated as a theatrical figure. Material on the Horizon Art Exchange, the Drama League of New York, the National Commission on Working Women of Wider Opportunities for Women, the National Organization for Women, and the National Mother's Day Committee, from which Lavin received the 1987 Outstanding Mother Award, and the Stepfamily Association of America, Inc. are included. Letters from California state legislator Tom Hayden mark Lavin's support in the 1988 Presidential election on behalf of the Democratic Party.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Correspondence
Photographs
Press releases
Publications
Actresses--United States
Acting
Elections--United States--History
Feminism and the arts
Feminism--United States
Interviews
Women's rights--United States
College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae
Series 1: Mss. 88 L39id62954/repositories/2/archival_objects/429852Scope and ContentsMss. 88 L39 consists of all accessions received in 1988, 1989 and early 1990. See acquisition information for specific dates. See pdf inventory for more description.
Programid185996/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299051940,19451Scope and ContentsProgram for choral recital in which Lucille Lavin participated, 11 June 1945.
Poemid185997/repositories/2/archival_objects/42990619511Scope and ContentsPoem, "The River," printed in The Lincolnian, written by Linda Lavin.
Programid185998/repositories/2/archival_objects/42990719571Scope and ContentsProgram for "Theatre is a Lady," produced by Backdrop Club, a student Theatre organization of the College of William and Mary. Including Typewritten copy of Newsclipping, 24 May 1957, a review of "Theatre is a Lady" by the Virginia Gazette.
Birthday Noticeid185999/repositories/2/archival_objects/42990819861Scope and ContentsCopy of a "Celebrity birthdays" column. Noting the 39th birthday of Linda Lavin.
Press materialid186004/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299091986 May-1987 August 151Scope and ContentsAdvertisements, articles, interviews, reviews of "Broadway Bound" and Linda Lavin's role in the play.
Correspondenceid186010/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299101986 December 6-1987 March 51Scope and ContentsLetters congradulating Lavin on her role in "Broadway Bound."
News releasesid186014/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299111987 May 111Scope and ContentsNews releases announcing Tony nominations and Drama Desk Award nominations for 1986-1987 theater season
Tony Awards articlesid186015/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299121987 May 6-1987 August 61Scope and ContentsArticles and announcements on Linda Lavin's Tony Award and other nominations for her role in Neil Simon's Broadway play, "Broadway Bound."
Correspondenceid186016/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299131987 June 91Scope and ContentsLetter from Francine Mason of New York Convention and Visitors Bureau, Incorporated, congratulating Linda Lavin on her Tony Award and asking her to participate in a promotional commercial for the city.
Tony Awards ephemeraid186020/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299141987 June 71Scope and ContentsPlaybill, tickets and schedule of events for the Tony Awards ceremony at the mark Hellinger Theatre.
Letters, announcements, articles, and news releases on Linda Lavin's Outstanding Mother Award by the National Mother's Day Committeeid186023/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299151987 January 5-1987 May 61Scope and ContentsLetters, announcements, articles, and news releases on Linda Lavin's Outstanding Mother Award by the National Mother's Day Committee
Invitation to attend the third annual "Star" Award luncheon honoring Jose Ferrer by The Friends of the Theatre Collection of the Museum of the City of New York.id186026/repositories/2/archival_objects/429916undated1Scope and Contents2 pages. Typed Letter Signed. Including Printed Material, 2 June 1987, playbill for "Star" luncheon honoring Jose Ferrer. 7 pages.
Letters of invitation and thanks to Lavin, as well as brouchures, articles and newsletters regarding participating in the Horizon's Art Exchange luncheon, the Women of Achievement luncheon hosted by the Anti-Defamation League, and the Drama League of New York Annual Distinguished Performance Awards luncheon.id186030/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299171987 April 1-1987 October 261Scope and Contents15 pages. Printed Material and Typewritten Letter Signed.
General correspondence of Linda Lavinid186032/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299181986 December 12-1987 January 121Scope and Contents5 pages. Typed Letter Signed
Interviews, articles and advertisements about Lavin's participation in television films "A Place to Call Home," and "Lena: My Hundred Children"; leaving play "Broadway Bound"; and various benefits.id186035/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299191987 February 6-1987 September 41Scope and Contents5 pages. Typewritten Copy of Printed Material
Letter from Harriet C. Babbitt, Phoenix, Az. to Linda Lavin, no place. Thanking her for her support in 1988 presidential election on behalf of the Democratic Party; discusses July 1988 Democratic Conventionid186036/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299201988 July 271Scope and Contents2 pages. Autograph Letters Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Tom Hayden, Sacramento, California., to "Linda [Lavin and husband] Kip [Niven]," no place. Thanks them for support in his re-election to California State Assembly in the 1988 presidential election. 1 page
Correspondence regarding the National Organization for Women.id186038/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299221988 March 14-July 281Scope and Contents6 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed and Typewritten Letter Signed
Testimonials and correspondence from the National Organization for Women, Legal Defense and Education Fund, in response to Lavin's participation in NOW.id186037/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299211988 March 5-May 191Scope and Contents6 items. Copy of Autograph Letter Singed.
"Stepfamily Bulletin," published by the Stepfamily Association of America, Inc.id186039/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299231988 Summer1Scope and ContentsIncludes interview with Lavin, spokesperson for the Association. 1 item. Copy of Printed Material
Ceremonial resolution, program and newspaper clippings from Lavin's participation in the National Commission on Working Women of Wider Opportunities for Womenid186040/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299241988 November 29-December 151Scope and Contents7 items.
Letters regarding "Sympony Space," a performance for public radio; the Richard and Gretchen Iben Lectureship, Bradley University, Peoria, Ill.; a reading of an Ellen SImon play; news from Howard Scammon, Lavin's theatre professor at William and Mary.id186041/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299251988 April 18-1989 January 201Scope and Contents5 pages. Autograph Letter Signed and Typewritten Letter Signed
Articles and excerpts regarding television films and benefits and theatrical work of Linda Lavin.id186042/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299261988 June 25-1989 June 141Scope and Contents7 pages. Typewritten Copy of Printed Material.
Program for The Drama League of New York Annual Awards of which Linda Lavin was Mistress of Ceremony.id186043/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299271989 May 41Scope and Contents1 page. Printed Material. Including Printed Material, newsletter, June 1989 of The Drama League of New York. 4 pages.
Playbills, letters and articles regarding the American College Theatre Festival and benefits in which Linda Lavin participated.id186044/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299281989 January 12-June 141Scope and Contents9 items. Manuscript and Autograph Letter Signed and Printed Material.
Brochure on "Follies," a theatre production weekend at the University of Tulsa [OK].id186045/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299291989 February 111Scope and Contents4 pages. Printed Material. Including Printed Material, play, "Chocolate Cake," 7 March 1989, read by Linda Lavin at "Insight VII: Eating Disorders: The Dangerous Spectrum" presented at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. 7 pages. Including Typewritten Letter Signed, from Mary Adams Martin, Rochester, Minn. to Linda Lavin, New York, N.Y., 15 March 1989, thanking her for participatin in "Insight VII." 1 page.
Photograph of Linda Lavin and other recipients of the Outstanding Mother Award given by the National Mother's Day Committee.id186046/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299301987 April 231Scope and Contents1 item. P1
Letters, A-D: letters congratulating Linda Lavin on her performance on "Broadway Bound" and on her Tony Award for the same roleid186935/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299311987 May 11-1987 June 91Scope and ContentsArranged alphabetically, A-D. 12 items. Autograph letter signed, typewritten letter signed, printed material.
Letters, E-J: letters congratulating Linda Lavin on her performance on "Broadway Bound" and on her Tony Award for the same roleid186940/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299321987 February 10-June 91Scope and ContentsArranged alphabetically, E - J. 16 items. Autograph letter signed, typewritten letter signed, and printed material.
Letters, K-R: letters congratulating Linda Lavin on her performance on "Broadway Bound" and on her Tony Award for the same roleid186957/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299331986 December 4-101Scope and ContentsArranged alphabetically, K-R. 15 items. Autograph letter signed, typewritten letter signed, and printed material.
Letters, S-W: letters congratulating Linda Lavin on her performance ion "Broadway Bound" and on her Tony Award for the same roleid186962/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299341987 June 2-91Scope and ContentsArranged alphabetically, S-W. 15 items. Autograph letter signed, typewritten letter signed, and printed material.
Clippings and program for theatrical and political events which Lavin attendedid186982/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299351988 July 20-1989 June 181Scope and Contents3 items. Newspaper clipping and printed material. Including printed material, no date, pamphlet describing the history, purpose and goals of Women at Work [WOW], with which Lavin is affiliated through the National Commission on Working Women. Including printed material, no date, review of "See You in the Morning" from People magazine. 1 item.
Corrrespondence regarding Lavin's Golden Globe award for the television show "Alice"; her performance in "Another Woman's Child"; support for Congressman Morris K. Udall (Arizona): involvement with College of William and Maryid187002/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299361979-198521Scope and Contents5 items. Autograph letter signed and typewritten letter signed. Including typewritten letter signed, no date, from actress Jane Fonda thanking Lavin for her donation the the "STOP ENVIRONMENTAL CANCER PROJECT" benefit. 1 item.
Program and list of nominations for the 36th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at which Lavin won Best Actress in a television comedy (series)id187026/repositories/2/archival_objects/429937197922Scope and Contents2 items. Printed material.
Newsclippings regarding Lavin's engagement to actor Kip Niven and public apperancesid187069/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299381982-198623Scope and Contents4 items. Newspaper clips and copies of newspaper clips.
Clippings marking Lavin's involvement as Grand Marshall of the College of William and Mary's 1984 Homecoming Paradeid187078/repositories/2/archival_objects/429939198424Scope and Contents2 items. Copies of newspaper clippings.
Materials describing Lavin's involvement with the National Commission on Working Women; National Organization for Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund; and the "Working Women's Labor Day Challenge"id187088/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299401980 April 8-1989 November 825Scope and Contents7 items. Printed materials and copies of a newspaper clipping.
Summer addition of "Stepfamily Bulletin", a publication of the Stepfamily Association of America, Inc. which contains and article on Lavinid187099/repositories/2/archival_objects/429941198826Scope and Contents1 item. Printed material.
Programs for "An Evening of Hilarity", a benefit for the National AIDS 1-800 Crisisline and "Mother Courage", in which Lavin participatedid187105/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299421989 September 20-1990 January27Scope and Contents2 items. Printed materials.
Photographic print, 4" x 3 1/2", color, front view of Lavin, seated, for a photo shoot for Vogue Magazineid187109/repositories/2/archival_objects/429943198728Scope and Contents1 item. P(1).
Programs for 1989 Broadcast Awards, sponsored by the National Commission on Working Womenid187113/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299441989 November 829Scope and Contents2 items. Printed materials.
Scripts for "Girl Crazy", a musical written by George and Ira Gershwin, in which Lavin is the narrator. Notes and changes in the script are marketid187115/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299451990 February210Scope and Contents2 items. Printed materials.
Reviews of "Girl Crazy"id187121/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299461990 February 28211Scope and Contents2 items. Newspaper clips. Including newspaper clip, no date, review of "Girl Crazy". 1 item.
Lyrics and musical score for "Little Jazz Bird" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It". Lavin sang these for Symphony Space's "Wall to Wall Gershwin", a free public performance.id187130/repositories/2/archival_objects/429947undated212Scope and Contents2 items. Xerox copies of printed material.
Letter from Joanne Cossa, New York. New York to Linda Lavin, New York, New York, confirming Lavin's participation in "Symphony Space"id187136/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299481990 March 19213Scope and Contents1 item. Typewritten letter signed. Including printed material, 24 March 1990, program for "Wall to Wall Gershwin", which is autographed and marked by Lavin. 1 item.
Clipping of Lavin with Broadway producer, and William and Mary graduate Peter Neufeld at an auction benefiting the [W&M] Society of Alumniid187139/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299491990 March 21214Scope and Contents1 item. Newspaper clipping.
Letter from David Sheppard, New York to Linda Lavin, New York thanking her for participating in HEART STRINGS, a series of benefit performances for AIDS services and AIDS education programsid187144/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299501990 March 29215Scope and Contents2 pages. 1 item.
Series 2: Mss. Acc. 1990.38 Additionid62955/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298531990'sScope and ContentsClippings and reviews relating to Gypsy, participation in A Tribute to Neil Simon, the New Harmony Project, AIDS Walk New York, and National Committee on Working Women. 14 items. 3 folders. See pdf inventory for more description.
Clippings and reviews relating to Linda Lavin's replacing Tyne Daly as Mama Rose in Gypsyid187153/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298642Scope and Contents10 items.
Correspondence and printed material relating to Linda Lavin's participation in the Tribute to Neil Simon, April 22 1990id187158/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298652Scope and Contents4 items. Includes letters from Arthur Whitelaw and George Cuttingham, President of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Brochure on "The New Harmony Project" and letter and certificate on the May 20 1990 AIDS WALK, New York. Also photograph of Ms. Lavin and two other womenid187162/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298662Scope and Contents4 items.
Series 3: Mss. Acc. 1990.41 Additionid62956/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298541951-1980's2Scope and ContentsPrograms and newspaper clippings relating to Linda Lavin's career in theater and efforts for working women. Includes school project of "My Career as a Pianist" written by Linda Lavin when she was about 12 years old. 12 items. 4 folders.
Series 4: Mss. Acc. 1991.06 Additionid62957/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298551990'sScope and ContentsItems relating to Linda Lavin's performance in the Broadway show "Gypsy," material relating to her participation in New York State's Democratic party politics and two early undated playbills for shows in which she performed. Includes congratulatory letters, clippings, programs, articles and pictures. 3 folders. See pdf inventory for more description.
Congratulatory letters to Linda Lavin on her performance in the Broadway show Gypsyid188143/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298672Scope and Contents14 items
Material relating to Linda Lavin's participation in New York State Democratic Party politics and several other causesid188144/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298683Scope and Contents4 items.
Playbills, photograph, newspaper and newsletter articles pertaining to Linda Lavin's careerid188146/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298693Scope and Contents6 items.
Series 5: Mss. Acc. 1991.52 Additionid62958/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298561978, 19792Scope and ContentsLetter to Linda Lavin from William Wirtz, four letters from Howard Scammon, and one booklet, "Heart String: The National Tour, Evenings of Hope for the Healing of AIDS." 2 folders. See pdf inventory for more description.
Series 6: Mss. Acc. 1991.56a Additionid62959/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298571990Scope and ContentsFlyer of the American Repertory Theatre featuring "Six Characters in Search of an Author " and the September 3, 1990 Theater Week with cover story "Linda Lavin, the New Girl in Town."
Flyer for the American Repertory Theatre featuring "Six Characters in Search of an Author" and the Sept. 3, 1990 Theater Week with cover story "Linda Lavin, the New Girl in Town"id188249/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298702Series 7: Mss. Acc. 1992.10 Additionid62960/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298581992Scope and ContentsClipping from the Parade Magazine, February 27, 1992, with article on Linda Lavin. Newspaper clipping
Clipping from Parade Magazineid188261/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298711992 February 272Scope and ContentsNewspaper clipping about Linda Lavin
Series 8: Mss. Acc. 1994.29 Additionid62961/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298591994Scope and ContentsPlaybill for the March 26,1994 performance of "The Sisters Rosenweig" at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, autographed by Linda Lavin, Michael Learned, Tony Roberts, Joanne Camp, Tom Hewitt, Amy Ryan, Brian O'Byrne, and John Cunningham.
Playbill for the March 26, 1994 performance of The Sisters Rosenweig at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre autographed by Linda Lavin, Michael Learned, Tony Roberts, Joanne Camp, Tom Hewitt, Amy Ryan, Brian O' Byrne, and John Cunninghamid188270/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298722Series 9: Mss. Acc. 1995.38 Additionid62962/repositories/2/archival_objects/429860Scope and ContentsNews clippings, magzines and correspondence about Linda Lavin's professional career in theatre and television. A PDF document of this inventory is available online.
Early childhood and playsid188151/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298731946-195031Scope and Contents4 items
College roles and early off-off Broadway playsid188152/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298741955-195932Scope and Contents12 items.
Articles pertaining to "Caught in the Act"; Miami Beachid188153/repositories/2/archival_objects/429875196133Scope and Contents3 items
Articles pertaining to the off-Broadway play "4th Avenue North"id188154/repositories/2/archival_objects/429876196134Scope and Contents4 items.
Articles pertaining to "Riot Act" played at the Wilbur Theater in Bostonid188155/repositories/2/archival_objects/429877196335Scope and Contents4 items.
Articles pertaining to the off-Broadway play "Family Affair"id188156/repositories/2/archival_objects/429878196336Scope and Contents5 items.
Articles pertaining to the off- Broadway play "Wet Paint"id188157/repositories/2/archival_objects/429879196537Scope and Contents6 items
Articles pertaining to the off- Broadway play "Mad Show"id188158/repositories/2/archival_objects/429880196638Scope and Contents7 items
Articles pertaining to the off- Broadway play "Superman"id188159/repositories/2/archival_objects/429881196639Scope and Contents8 items.
Articles pertaining to Carl Reiner's Broadway play "Something Different"id188160/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298821967310Scope and Contents6 items
Articles pertaining to Allen Arkin's off-Broadway play "Little Murders".id188161/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298831967311Scope and Contents6 items.
Articles pertaining to Neil Simon's Broadway hit "Little Red Hot Lovers"id188162/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298841967312Scope and Contents15 items.
Articles pertaining to country tour of "On a Clear Day" co-starring Van Johnsonid188163/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298851967313Scope and Contents24 items.
Articles pertaining to a performance on the "Alan King Show"id188164/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298861968314Scope and Contents3 items
Articles pertaining to the Broadway play "Cop Out"; received an Outer Circle award for her performanceid188165/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298871969315Scope and Contents7 items
Article pertaining to the Central Park play "Comedy of Errors"id188166/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298881975316Scope and Contents1 item.
Articles pertaining to the hit television show "Alice"id188168/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298891976-1985317Scope and Contents18 items.
Articles pertaining to the television movie "$5.20 an Hour Dream".id188169/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298901980318Scope and Contents7 items.
Articles pertaining to the television movie "Matter of Life and Death"id188171/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298911981319Scope and Contents8 items.
Articles pertaining to the television movie "Another Woman's Child"id188172/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298921983320Scope and Contents2 items.
Articles pertaining to off-Broadway play "Six Characters in Search of an Author"id188174/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298931984321Scope and Contents3 items.
Articles pertaining to the television movie "A Place to Call Home"id188177/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298941987322Scope and Contents7 items.
Articles pertaining to the hit Broadway play "Broadway Bound"; including articles on the Tony Awards.id188181/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298951986-1987323Scope and Contents34 items.
Articles pertaining to the television movie "Lena: My 100 Children"id188183/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298961987324Scope and Contents19 items.
Articles pertaining to Broadway play "Gypsy"id188186/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298971990325Scope and Contents15 items
Articles and ads pertaining to the television series "Room for Two"id188188/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298981992326Scope and Contents13 items.
Articles pertaining to the Broadway play "Sisters Rosenweig"id188191/repositories/2/archival_objects/4298991993327Scope and Contents6 items
Articles pertaining to off-Broadway three short plays under the title "Death Defying Acts"id188194/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299001995328Scope and Contents16 items
Articles pertaining to the television movie with Mary Tyler Moore "Rose Garden"id188198/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299011995329Scope and Contents4 items
Series 10: Mss. Acc. 2001.02 and 2001.05 Additionid62963/repositories/2/archival_objects/429861Scope and ContentsThese two accessions combined into Acc. 2001.05. Clippings, articles, reviews, memorabilia and playbills relating to Linda Lavin's theatre performances and television, plus personal material on her divorce. A PDF document of this inventory is available online.
Subseries 1: Personal (material concerning Linda Lavin)id188200/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299021970-1999Scope and Contents2001-5 addition
Achievements-awards, nominations and relevant articlesid188201/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299511970/199831Interviewsid188202/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299521976/200032William and Mary Collegeid188203/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299531957/196133Wilmington, North Carolina Arts Centerid188204/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299541997/200034Divorceid188205/repositories/2/archival_objects/429955198135Divorceid188206/repositories/2/archival_objects/429956199236Miscellaneous-appearances and press noticesid188207/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299571966/199937Subseries 2: Television (articles and ads concerning situation comedies and dramas staring Linda Lavin)id188208/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299031976-1998Scope and Contents2001-5 addition
"Alice"- reviews, publicity and ads for comedy seriesid188209/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299581976/198538"$5.20 an Hour Dream"- movie January 26, 1980 (and 1979/1980 articles portraying Linda Lavin as "Working Women Advocate"id188210/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299591979/198039"Linda in Wonderland"- musical specialid188211/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299601980 November 27310"A Matter of Life and Death"- movieid188212/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299611981 January 13311"A Place to Call Home"- movieid188213/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299621987 February 7312"Lena"- movieid188214/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299631987 November 23313"Room for Two"- comedy seriesid188215/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299641992314"Fertility Scandal"-movieid188216/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299651996 August 21315"Conrad Bloom"- PR for failed comedy pilotid188217/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299661998 October316Subseries 3: Plays (reviews, ads and articles about on-Broadway plays starring Linda Lavin except as noted)id188218/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299041960-2001Pre-Fame- reviews of off-Broadway plays in which Linda Lavin appearedid188219/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299671960/1973317"Broadway Bound"- off and on-Broadwayid188220/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299681986/1987318"Gypsy"id188221/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299691990319"The Sisters Rosenweig"id188222/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299701993320"Death Defying Acts"id188223/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299711996321"Cakewalk"id188224/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299721996322"The Diary of Anne Frank"id188225/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299731998/1999323"Collected Stories"id188226/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299741999324"The Allergist's Wife"id188227/repositories/2/archival_objects/4299752000/2001325