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Robert Prosky
C0022
Published by George Mason University Libraries
Contact Information:
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Repository |
George Mason University. Special Collections Research Center
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Creator |
Robert Prosky, 1930-2008
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Title |
Robert Prosky Papers
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Date |
1909-2007
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Physical Characteristics |
9 linear feet (16 boxes) |
Abstract |
Consists of documents spanning Prosky's career in theatre, film, and television. Materials include playbills, photographs, scripts, reviews, fan letters, scrapbooks, and audiovisual.
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Collection number |
C0022
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Language |
English
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Born in Philadelphia, Robert Prosky (1930-2008) spent much of his career as an actor in more than 200 plays at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., on Broadway in New York City, and in regional theatre. Prosky's association with the Arena Stage included more than 130 productions over the course of 20 years. His Broadway appearances included "Glengarry Glenross," "A Walk in the Woods," and "A View from the Bridge." Highlights from regional theater include "Death of a Salesman," "Twelfth Night," and "You Can't Take It With You." He also performed on stage in the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia, the Gate Theater in Dublin, Ireland, as well as in a Chinese theater in Hong Kong.
Beginning in the 1980s, he began regularly appearing in films and television shows. His films include "Mrs. Doubtfire," "The Natural," and "Dead Man Walking." Television credits include three years on "Hill Street Blues," many television films and guest shots.
He received or was nominated for two Tony awards, two Helen Hayes awards, an Emmy, the Drama Desk award, and the American Express Tribute To An American Actor. He continued to perform on stage and present lectures on his long career at universities, film festivals, for theater benefits, business groups and on cruises. He died on December 8, 2008, in Washington, D.C.
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Consists of documents spanning Prosky's career in theatre, film, and television. Materials include playbills, photographs, scripts, reviews, fan letters, scrapbooks, and audiovisual.
The collection consists of six series. The first series contains documents from his professional career divided into three subseries and arranged alphabetically by play, film, or television title, then chronologically. Subseries 1.1 includes playbills that date from his early performances at the Quarterdeck Theatre to his most recent performances in Washington, D.C. There are also numerous reviews as well as a few scripts with Prosky's handwritten notes. Subseries 1.2 contains mostly clippings and reviews about Prosky's film career, but there are a few scripts and emphemra, such as the trading card from "The Last Action Hero." Subseries 1.3 contains documents from his television career, mostly clippings from his time as a cast member on "Hill Street Blues" and "Veronica's Closet." Note that there are additional professional documents, such as posters, in the oversize series.
The second series contains personal documents and is divided into two subseries and arranged alphabetically and chronologically. Subseries 2.1 consists of correspondence to and from Prosky. The bulk of the correspondence concerns Prosky's family and close friends. There are also many greeting cards wishing Prosky luck on opening nights as well as offering congratulations and thanks. Subseries 2.2 contains many biographical articles discussing Prosky's life as an actor. The articles also discuss Prosky's wife and sons. Also contained in the subseries are clippings, programs, and certificates from awards ceremonies that Prosky participated in as a nominee and won. Of particular interest are transcripts from an autobiography by Prosky. Note that there are additional biographical articles in the oversize series both loose and in scrapbooks.
The third series contains photographs of Prosky' professional and personal life. Many of the photographs document Prosky's theatre and film career. There are also photographs from his personal life, such as family snapshots. The photographs range in size from 3"x5" to 8"x10". Most of the theatre and professional photographs are larger and in black and white while the personal snapshots are smaller and in color. Arranged by category, then production title or other description, and then arranged chronologically. Note that there are additional photographs in the oversize series both loose and in scrapbooks.
The fourth series consists of copies of Prosky's film and television appearances, particularly "Veronica's Closet." There are also copies of public service announcements and commercials. Most of the media contained on VHS cassettes and reel-to-reel audio tapes. There are also DVD copies of speaking engagements at George Mason University and other locations.
The fifth series contains items too large for the other series. Included are photographs, scrapbooks, and posters documenting Prosky's professional career and personal life.
The sixth series consists of objects from Prosky's professional career and personal life, such as opening night gifts and production souvenirs.
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Organized into six series:
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There may be duplication restrictions because of copyright.
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Special Collections Research Center also holds the Records of Arena Stage.
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Persons:
Prosky, Robert, 1930-
Corporate Names:
Arena Stage (Organization : Washington, D.C.)
Subjects:
Actors--United States.
Motion pictures--United States.
Television--United States.
Theater--United States.
Theater--Washington (D.C.)
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Robert Prosky papers, Collection #C0022, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Donated by Robert Prosky in 2007-2008.
Processed in 2008 by Sarah Patton, Jennifer Munson, and Jordan Patty. EAD markup completed in 2008 by Jordan Patty and Jennifer Munson.
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Series 1: Professional,
1954-2007
(5 boxes)
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Contains documents from his professional career divided into three subseries and arranged alphabetically by play, film, or television title, then chronologically.
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Subseries 1.1: Theater,
1954-2007
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Includes playbills that date from his early performances at the Quarterdeck Theatre to his most recent performances in Washington, D.C. There are also numerous reviews as well as a few scripts with Prosky's handwritten notes.
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1
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"An American Daughter" Printed Material,
2003
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Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.
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American Film Institute Preview Program Guide,
March 1997
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3
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Anniversary Waltz,
1956
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4
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Arthur Miller Theatre Reviews,
1983-2005
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5
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"Awake and Sing" Printed Material,
2006
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Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.
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6
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"Awake and Sing" Playbill,
2006
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Arena Stage.
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7
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Arena Stage 30th Anniversary Season Annual Report,
1981
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8
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Arena Stage Production History,
1998
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9
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"Bad Seed" Playbill,
1956
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Quarterdeck Theatre.
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10
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"Barnum" Playbill,
1983
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Gonzaga College. Prosky not in cast.
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11
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"Battle Dream" Playbill,
1963
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Arena Stage.
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14
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"Camping with Henry and Tom" Playbill,
1995
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Lucille Lortel Theatre.
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12
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"Camping with Henry and Tom" Review,
1993
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Berkshire Theatre Festival. Review by Herbert Wolff.
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13
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"Camping with Henry and Tom" Reviews,
1993-1995
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15
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The Best of Broadway Newspaper Article,
1995
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16
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"Caucasian Chalk Circle" Reviews,
1977-1978
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Arena Stage.
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17
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"The Chase" Playbill,
1954
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Old Academy.
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18
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"Dear Charles" Playbill,
1956
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Quarterdeck Theatre.
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19
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"Death of a Salesman" Reviews,
1974
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Arena Stage.
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20
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"A Delicate Balance" Playbill,
1982
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Arena Stage.
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21
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"Democracy" Playbill,
2004
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Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
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22
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"Democracy" Script,
2004
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"The Dybbuk" Reviews,
1975
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Arena Stage.
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24
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"Galileo" Review,
1980
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Arena Stage. Review by Mel Gussow.
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25
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"Inherit the Wind" Reviews,
2000
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Ford's Theatre.
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26
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General Theatre Reviews,
1971-2007
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Also contains television reviews and biographical information.
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"Glengarry Glen Ross" Playbill,
1994
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Goodman Theatre.
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"Glengarry Glen Ross" Playbill,
1994
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John Golden Theatre.
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"Glengarry Glen Ross" Clippings,
1994
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"The Golem" Clippings,
2002
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Manhattan Ensemble Theater. Also contains postcards with advertisements.
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"The Happy Time" Playbill,
1958
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Fred Miller Theatre.
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"The Hollow" Playbill,
1958
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Arena Stage.
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Hong Kong Arts Festival,
1980
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"Inherit the Wind" Playbill,
1973
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Arena Stage.
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9
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"Inherit the Wind" Reviews,
2000
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Ford's Theatre.
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10
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"A Life in the Theatre" Flyer,
1998
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Lee Strasberg Theatre Center.
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11
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"The Matchmaker" Reviews,
1993, 1995
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Delaware Theatre Company (1993) and Arena Stage (1995).
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12
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"Moonchildren" Poster,
1970s
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Douglass College.
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13
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"Moonchildren" Press Releases,
1971
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Arena Stage.
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14
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"Noises Off" Research Packet,
2006
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Arena Stage.
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"Noises Off" Script,
2006
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"Picnic" Playbill,
1957
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Fred Miller Theatre.
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"The Price" Playbill,
1968
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Morosco Theatre. Prosky not in cast.
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"The Price" Playbill,
1994
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Arena Stage.
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"The Price" Playbill,
2004
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Gate Theatre.
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"The Price" Poster,
2004?
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Cape May Stage.
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"The Price" Reviews,
1993-1994
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Arena Stage. Also contains a pre-production announcement.
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"The Seven Year Itch" Playbill,
1956
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Quarterdeck Theatre.
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"Shakespeare in Hollywood" Printed Material,
2003
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Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.
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24
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A Short History of the Booth Theatre,
2003
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24
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"Sketches of War" Flyer,
1988
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Colonial Theatre.
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"The Solid Gold Cadillac" Playbill,
1956
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Quarterdeck Theatre.
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"Three Men on a Horse" Review,
1974
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Arena Stage.
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"Twelfth Night" Press Release,
1971
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Arena Stage.
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"A View from the Bridge" Playbill,
1955
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Coronet Theatre. Prosky not in cast.
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"A View from the Bridge" Playbill,
1983
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Ambassador Theatre.
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"A View from the Bridge" Playbill,
1983
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Royal Poinciana Playhouse. Prosky not in cast.
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"A Walk in the Woods" Playbill,
1988
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Booth Theatre.
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"A Walk in the Woods" Playbill,
1989
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One copy entirely in Russian and one with only the title translated.
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9
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"A Walk in the Woods" Reviews,
1988
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Booth Theatre. Also contains some correspondence.
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10
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"A Walk in the Woods" Script,
1988
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Washington Theatre Review,
2005-2006
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Contains stories on Zelda Fichandler and Robert Prosky.
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12
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"Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" Playbill,
1958
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Fred Miller Theatre.
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19
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"You Can't Take It with You" Playbill,
1980
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Hong Kong Arts Festival.
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20
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"You Can't Take It with You" Playbill,
1997
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Guthrie Theatre.
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21
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"You Can't Take It with You" Postcard,
1998
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Arena Stage.
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"You Can't Take It with You" Reviews,
1979-1980, 1997-1998
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Also contains advertisements, rosters, and announcements.
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Subseries 1.2: Film,
1980-2007
(1.5 boxes)
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Contains mostly clippings and reviews about Prosky's film career, but there are also a few scripts and emphemra, such as the trading card from "The Last Action Hero."
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23
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"Broadcast News" Reviews,
1987
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24
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Casting Clippings,
1986-1987
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"Christine" Poster,
1983
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26
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"City of Ember" Script,
2007
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Also contains correspondence.
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"Grandfather's Birthday" Printed Material,
2000
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Contains production facts, one color production still photograph, and one black and white photograph of the director Gayle Knutson.
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"Last Action Hero" Trading Card,
1993
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"Lords of Discipline" Clippings,
1983
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"Mrs. Doubtfire" Script,
1993
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"The Natural" Clipping,
1984
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Also includes information on "Glengarry Glenn Ross" and television work.
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The New Jersey State Film Festival,
2001
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"The Thief" Reviews,
1981
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"The Thief" Script,
1980
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"Things Change" Clipping,
1999
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"Washington Monuments" review,
1987
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Subseries 1.3: Television,
1984-2007
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Contains documents from his television career, mostly clippings from his time as a cast member on "Hill Street Blues" and "Veronica's Closet."
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10
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"ER: Family Business" Script,
2007
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11
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"Frasier: A Cranes' Critique" Script,
1996
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12
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"Hill Street Blues" Clippings,
1984
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"Hill Street Blues" Clippings,
1984-1988
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"Home Fires Burning" Press Releases and Clippings,
1989
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"Into Thin Air" Review,
1985
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"The Murder of Mary Phagan" Clippings and Reviews,
1987-1988
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"Old Dogs" Clippings and Reviews,
1987
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"The Practice" Clipping,
1997
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"Veronica's Closet" Clippings,
1997
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"Veronica's Closet" Production Directory and Publicity Questionnaire,
1997
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Series 2: Personal,
1909-2007
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The second series contains personal documents and is divided into two subseries and arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
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Subseries 2.1: Correspondence,
1909-2007
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Subseries 2.1 consists of correspondence to and from Prosky. The bulk of the correspondence concerns Prosky's family and close friends. There are also many greeting cards wishing Prosky luck on opening nights as well as offering congratulations and thanks. Arranged alphabetically by name type of correspondence, then chronologically.
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Aunt Vi,
1981
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Casey, Phil,
1972
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11
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Family and Friends,
1978-1997
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12
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Fan Letters,
1978-1988
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13
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Fichandler, Zelda,
2006
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Ginsburg, Ruth Bader,
2006
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Greeting Cards,
1980s-2006
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Law, Lindsay,
1986-1988
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Miscellaneous,
1984-2007
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Miscellaneous Postcards,
1909, 1939
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Opening Night Cards,
1987-2006
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A Proposal for a Trust for the Acting Company of Arena Stage,
1990
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Prosky Family,
1990-1998
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Sasser, Bill,
2006
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Schatz Orstein Studios,
2006
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Thank You Cards,
1988-2006
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"Thief",
1981
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Universal Studios,
2006
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RESTRICTED
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Vinograd, Marty,
1981
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"A Walk in the Woods",
1988
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Also includes correspondence about Prosky's Tony Award nomination.
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Washington Post,
2003
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Subseries 2.2: Biographical,
1967-2007
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Contains many biographical articles discussing Prosky's life as an actor. The articles also discuss Prosky's wife and sons. Also contained in the subseries are clippings, programs, and certificates from awards ceremonies that Prosky participated in as a nominee and won. This subseries also contains transcripts from a self-recorded autobiography by Prosky. Arranged alphabetically by article title and type of document, then chronologically.
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"Actor Bob Prosky - Johnny Haas Relatives",
1988
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Post Eagle newspaper.
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"Ah, Prosky!",
1978
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Columbia Flier newspaper.
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"An American Actor",
1978
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America 275 Illustrated Story no. 11-79.
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Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards Playbill,
1984
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Prosky nominated for "Glengarry Glenross"."
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Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards Playbill,
1988
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Prosky nominated for "A Walk in the Woods".
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Atlantic City Film Festival Award Certificate,
2000
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Prosky won best actor in a short film for "Grandfather's Birthday".
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Autobiographical Text,
2006
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Biography Draft 1,
ca. 2000
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Biography Draft 2,
ca. 2000
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Folder 1.
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Biography Draft 2,
ca. 2000
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Folder 2.
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Biography of Robert Prosky,
ca. 1987
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Cynthia Snyder Public Relations.
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Birthday Scrapbook,
n.d.
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"Bob Prosky: Twenty Years of Arena Stage",
1970s
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Article by Zelda Fichandler.
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3
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Cafe du Soleil Celebrity Recipes,
1980s
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Cafe du Soleil Celebrity Recipes,
1980s
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Career Clippings,
1967-1987
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Career Chronology and Credits,
ca. 2007
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"Celebrity of the Day",
1988
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Charity Clippings,
1986-1987
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Cosmos Club Certificate of Appreciation,
1993
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Presented to both Prosky and his wife Ida.
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9
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"An Evening with Robert Prosky" Invitation,
2001
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10
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"The Friends of George Spelvin" Pamphlet,
n.d.
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11
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"The Grocer's Kid",
1988
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Philadelphia magazine.
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12
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The Helen Hayes Award,
1985
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Prosky served as the master of ceremonies.
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13
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The Helen Hayes Award,
1991
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Prosky nominated for his role in "Our Town".
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14
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The Helen Hayes Award,
1998
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Prosky honored with the American Express Tribute.
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15
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"He's Made a Career of Being an Old Man",
1972
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Washington Post newspaper.
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16
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"He's Quite a Character",
1968
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Roxborough Times newspaper.
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17
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"Hill St. Dad visits new RU grad",
1985
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Home News newspaper.
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18
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"Hoffman: A Fresh Face Even as Age Catches Up",
1998
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New York Times Newspaper.
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19
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"I Don't Know What I'm Doing",
1998
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Equity News newsletter.
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20
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"In Russia He Heard No One Cry Out",
1974
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New York Times newspaper.
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21
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Jewish Council on Aging Acceptance Speech,
2005
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22
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"A Life in the Spotlight: An Afternoon with Robert Prosky" Program,
2004
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"A Life in the Spotlight: An Evening with Robert Prosky" Program,
2003
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Arena Stage.
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24
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List of Accomplishments,
1990s
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25
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Local Interest Clippings,
2004
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26
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Miscellaneous Artwork and Stamps,
n.d.
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27
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Miscellaneous Clippings,
1973-2002
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Folder 1.
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8
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1
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Miscellaneous Clippings,
1973-2002
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Folder 2.
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2
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National Association of Television Broadcasters Award,
1972
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Presented to Prosky for his role as Mr. Buchanan in "Jabberwocky".
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3
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"N. Va.'s Theater Scene is Flourishing",
1999
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Sun Weekly newspaper.
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4
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Notes for Class Taught at Arena Stage,
n.d.
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5
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"On the Move",
1984
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People Weekly magazine.
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6
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Ovation Awards Nomination Certificate,
1996
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8
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Prosky's Most Recent Credits,
1998
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9
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Prosky, Ida, Job Description,
1998
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10
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Resumes,
1970s-1980s
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11
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"Robert Prosky: Distinguished Actor",
1991
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Relax magazine. In Polish.
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12
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"Robert Prosky: Hey...Don't I Know You?",
2006
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New Jersey Lifestyle magazine.
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13
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"Robert Prosky: Performer and Penmaker Extraordinaire",
1996
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Pen World magazine.
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14
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"Robert Prosky: The Actor Struts and Frets",
1978
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Washington Post Magazine.
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15
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Rutgers Press Release,
1985
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16
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"The Sarge and His Son",
1995
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Daily News newspaper.
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17
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"The Sayings of Director Joe",
n.d.
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18
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"Second Stage: Washington's Own Robert Prosky Finds a New Arena in Hollywood",
1987
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Dossier magazine.
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19
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"Signature, First Amendment Rule",
1995
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Washington Times newspaper. Article mentions Prosky's Hayes award for "The Price".
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20
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Sketches and Magazine Photograph of Prosky,
1980s
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21
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"Theatrical Prosky Family Together Here or on Stage",
1995
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22
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Tony Awards Clippings,
1988
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Also includes correspondence.
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Series 3: Photographs,
1930s-2005
(3 boxes)
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Contains photographs of Prosky' professional and personal life. Many of the photographs document Prosky's theatre and film career. There are also photographs from his personal life, such as family snapshots. The photographs range in size from 3"x5" to 8"x10". Most of the theatre and professional photographs are larger and in black and white while the personal snapshots are smaller and in color. Arranged by category, then production title or other description, and then arranged chronologically.
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Appearances, "Dedication of Kreeger Stage",
1970s
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2
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Appearances, "Hands Across America",
1986
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3
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Appearances, [Hands Across America. St. Patrick's Day. Washington D.C.],
1986
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4
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Appearances, Parade,
1980s
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5
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Appearances, [Prosky speaking at Credit Union National Assoc. Inc.],
1980s
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6
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Appearances, Sardi's,
1980s
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7
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Appearances, [Stop Arthritis Telethon],
1988
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8
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Appearances, Tim Conway Golf Classic,
1986
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9
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Appearances, [Unidentified],
1980s
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10
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Appearances, [Unidentified],
1980s
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11
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Appearances, "A View From the Bridge" [Opening Night after Theatre Supper],
February 3, 1983
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12
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Appearances, "WYKS" [Hyatt Regency Washington D.C.],
1980s
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13
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Commercials, "Central Charge Credit Card"
1970s
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14
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Commercials, [Unidentified],
1970s
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15
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Commercials, Volkswagen and men from Arena Stage,
1991
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16
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Film, "Age Isn't Everything" [Original title "Life in the Food Chain"],
1991
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17
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Film, "Brother's Destiny",
1995
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18
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Film, "The Chamber",
1996
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19
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Film, "Christine",
1983
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20
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Film, "Dudley Do-Right",
1999
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21
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Film, "Far and Away",
1992
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22
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Film, "Funny About Love",
1990
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22
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Film, "Grandfather's Birthday" [Theatre Photo],
2001
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24
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Film, "Gremlins II",
1990
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25
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Film, "Hanky Panky",
1982
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26
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Film, "Hoffa",
1992
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27
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Film, "The Keep",
1983
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28
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Film, "Lords of Discipline",
1983
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29
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Film, "Mrs. Doubtfire",
1993
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30
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Film, "The Natural"; [Baseball Hall of Fame Donation],
1984
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Box |
Folder |
10
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1
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Film, "The Scarlet Letter",
1995
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2
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Film, "Thief",
1981
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3
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Film, "Two Thanksgiving Gentlemen",
1981
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4
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Miscellaneous, Broadway Reunion
1988
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5
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Miscellaneous, Characters at Kalt Tavern in Milwaukee
n.d.
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6
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Miscellaneous, [In library with Ida Prosky and others],
2000s
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7
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Miscellaneous, Lucille Lortel
1988
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8
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Miscellaneous,[NBC 75th Anniversary],
2002
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9
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Miscellaneous, Negatives and slides
1950s-1980s
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10
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Miscellaneous, The Helen Hayes Awards
1992
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11
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Miscellaneous, [Standby Broadway],
1950s
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12
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Miscellaneous, [White House photo, President Clinton and Robert Prosky],
December 1997
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13
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Modeling Jobs,
1960s
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14
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Personal, Childhood/Highschool,
1930s-1940s
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15
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Personal, Family/Friends,
1950s-1990s
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16
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Personal, Miscellaneous slides,
1950s-1980s
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17
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Personal, Portraits,
1950s-1980s
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18
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Personal, Portraits,
1960s-2000s
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19
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Personal, Portrait,
1980s
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20
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Personal, Portraits [Arena Stage shots to show versatility],
1960s
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21
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Publicity, "People Weekly",
September 3, 1984
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22
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Publicity, [Russian Publication],
1970s
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Box |
Folder |
11
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1
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Television, "Cheers",
1992
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2
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Television, "Hill Street Blues",
1984-1987
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3
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Television, "Home Fires Burning",
1989
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4
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Television, "Veronica's Closet",
1997-1998
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5
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Theatre, "All My Sons",
1950s
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7
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Theatre, "The Caine Mutiny Court Marshall",
1960
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8
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Theatre, "Awake and Sing",
1971
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9
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Theatre, "Camping with Henry and Tom",
1993-1995
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10
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Theatre, "Caucasian Chalk Circle"[front], "National Health"[back],
1977-1978
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11
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Theatre, "The Chemmy Circle",
1970
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12
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Theatre, "The Cherry Orchard",
1960-1970
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13
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Theatre, "Dear Charles",
1950s-1960s
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14
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Theatre, "Death of a Salesman",
1974
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15
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Theatre, "Democracy",
2004-2005
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15
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Theatre, "Diaboliqle",
1950s-1960s
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16
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Theatre, "A Doll's House",
1950s
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17
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Theatre, "Front Page",
1958
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18
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Theatre, "Galileo",
1980
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19
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Theatre, "Girls in 509",
1950s-1960s
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20
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Theatre, "He Who Gets Slapped",
1965
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Theatre, "Hotel Paradiso"[front], "Sergeant Musgrave's Dance"[back],
1963-64, 1966
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Theatre, "Idiot's Delight",
1979
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23
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Theatre, "Inherit the Wind" [Russia],
1973
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Theatre, "Jabberwocky",
1960s
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25
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Theatre, "La Fille Du Regiment" signed photo-Joan Sutherland
n.d.
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26
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Theatre, "Lower Depths"[front], "National Health"[back],
1977
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27
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Theatre, "The Madwoman of Chaillot",
1961
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Theatre, "Matchmaker",
1960s
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Theatre, "Middle of the Night",
1960s
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30
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Theatre, "Millionaires",
1950s-1960s
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31
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Theatre, "Misalliance",
1962
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32
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Theatre, "Moon in the Yellow River"[front], "Time of Your Life"[back],
1962
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33
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Theatre, "Mr. Welk and Jersey Jim"[front], "Three Men on a Horse"[back]; "Three Men on a Horse",
1959,1966; 1971
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34
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Theatre, "No Time for Sergeants",
1960s
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35
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Theatre, "Our Town"[front], "Leonce and Lena"[back]; "Our Town",
1974,1990-1991;1991
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36
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Theatre, Photograph Album
1950s-1960s
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37
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Theatre, "Picnic",
1957-1958
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38
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Theatre, Portfolio Binder
1950s-1960s
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39
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Theatre, "The Price",
1994
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40
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Theatre, "Reluctant Debutante",
1950s
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41
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Theatre, "Remny Baker",
1960s
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42
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Theatre, "The Ruling Class",
1971
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43
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Theatre, "Separate Tables",
1950s-1960s
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44
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Theatre, [Shakespeare in Hollywood photo collage poster],
2003
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45
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Theatre, "Streamers",
1970s
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46
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Theatre, Unidentified
1950a-1960s
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47
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Theatre, "A Walk in the Woods",
1988
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48
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Theatre, "You Can't Take It With You",
1998
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Series 4: Audiovisual,
1960-2007
(2 boxes)
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Contains copies of Prosky's film and television appearances, particularly "Veronica's Closet." There are also copies of public serve announcements and commercials. Most of the media contained on VHS cassettes and reel-to-reel audio tapes. There are also DVD copies of speaking engagements at George Mason University and other locations.
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12
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1
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Grandfather's Birthday,
2001
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VHS, 18 minutes, color
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2
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Little Detroit Commercial,
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Audio reel.
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Available on digital format.
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3
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Public Service TV Spot "Grade School",
1960
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Reel, 60 seconds, color.
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Available on digital format.
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4
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Public Service Announcement "Shirley Safe Goes West",
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Reel, 60 seconds, color, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety and Quality Service.
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Available on digital format.
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5
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Show Demo,
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Audio reel
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Available on digital format.
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6
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Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Blackout",
12 March 1998
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VHS, #466216, Final Viewing Cassette
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7
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Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Bridal Shower",
2 April 1998
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VHS, #466217, Final Viewing Cassette
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8
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Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Man in a Suitcase",
9 April 1998
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VHS, #466218, Final Viewing Cassette
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9
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Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's All Nighter",
16 April 1998
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VHS, #466219, Final Viewing Cassette
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10
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Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Mole",
30 April 1998
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VHS, #466220, Final Viewing Cassette
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11
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Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Mole",
9 May 1998
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VHS, #466221, Final Viewing Cassette
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12
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Warren Alder, Blacky's Restaurants,
October 28, 1971
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Audio, 6 Demo spots, 7.5 IPS
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Available on digital format.
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13
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Washington Monuments,
1987
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VHS, 30 minutes
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Folder |
13
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1
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An American Daughter,
April 25-June 1 2002/2003 season
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CD, Arena Stage press photos
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2
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An Evening with Robert Prosky DEMO,
October 24, 2007
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DVD, DEMO
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3
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An Evening with Robert Prosky,
October 24, 2007
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DVD, Tape 1, Harris Theatre GMU
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4
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An Evening with Robert Prosky,
October 24, 2007
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DVD, Tape 2, Harris Theatre GMU
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5
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An Evening with Robert Prosky,
October 24, 2007
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DVD, Clips for Lecture
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6
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Bob Grant Show about New York at Noon,
May 16, [1985-1986]
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Audio cassette tape, WABC Talk Radio 77am
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7
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Crystal Cerise Lecture,
ca. 2000s
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DVD
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8
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EPA-FEA "Gas Station",
August 31, 1976
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Video reel, 60 seconds.
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Available on digital format.
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9
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Harris Theatre tape,
October 24, 2007
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Audio cassette tape, Tape 1
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10
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Harris Theatre tape,
October 24, 2007
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Audio cassette tape, Tape 2
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11
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Robert Prosky-Faiga Levine Interview,
April 1985
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Audio Cassette Tape, WTOP Radio
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12
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Oral History,
November 8, 2007
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DVD
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13
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Unlabeled Audio Reel,
n.d.
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Audio reel.
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Available on digital format.
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Series 5: Oversize,
1950s-2006
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The fifth series contains items too large for the other series. Included are photographs, scrapbooks, and posters documenting Prosky's professional career and personal life.
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"Thief",
1981
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Black binder with "Thief" label
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Robert Prosky,
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Black binder with Robert Prosky
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Modeling Jobs,
1960s
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Photograph
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"Legends of Golf Celebrity Pro-am" [Liberty Mutual],
1987
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Photograph - Appearances
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"The Hostage",
1972
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Photograph - Theatre
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The Television Movie Awards,
1985
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Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Movie "Into Thin Air"
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Headshot portfolio,
1980s
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Six different shots
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Russian magazine,
1979
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Interview page 37
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Portraits,
1980s
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Three matted portraits
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"The Price",
August 23- September 23, 2006
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Autographed film poster
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"Inherit the Wind",
September 26 - November 5, 2000
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Production poster
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Portrait photograph,
ca.2000s
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Oversize |
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Early career scrapbook,
1950s
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Photographs, newspaper clippings, playbills
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Theatre career scrapbook,
1950s-1980s
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Blue album with flowers on cover, photographs, newspaper clippings, playbills
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"My Life With Bing",
1983
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Autographed copy by Kathryn Crosby
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Series 6: Realia,
1998-2004
(1 box)
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Consists of objects from Prosky's professional career and personal life.
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Oversize |
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"Democracy",
November 18, 2004
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Paperweight
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"Democracy",
November 18, 2004
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Miniature briefcase
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Director's chair back support,
n.d.
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Robert Prosky's name monogrammed on one side.
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"Inherit the Wind",
2000
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Ford's Theatre, Dog tags
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P.B.A. Honorary Membership Award,
1988
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Plaque
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Roxborough High School 50th Class Reunion (Class of 1948),
1998
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Souvenir bag
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