Tchekhov Anton Pavlovitch Tchekhov. Individual folders (general and works), press clippings, book and journal excerpts, typed transcripts (radio), programs (including one in Italian and one typed), bound article with inscription (to G. S. from Sophie Laffitte, includes S. Faffitte's calling card), brochure and other publication of the Théâtre de la Commune d'Aubervilliers, typed manuscript with chronology, photocopy of typed manuscript with corrections (Le Théâtre de Tchekov by Arnold B. McMillin, trad. A. C.?).
Scope and Contents
The Gilbert Sigaux Collection includes almost 75,000 items on authors, directors, actors, and theaters, which Sigaux meticulously arranged in files and dossiers. These files contain press clippings, programs, posters, correspondence, publicity releases, Sigaux's personal notes, and articles from journals, many of which are no longer available.
Dates
- Creation: 1920 - 1980
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 83.75 Linear Feet (67 Paige boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: French
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
About this Site
This site contains collection guides, or finding aids, to the archival collections held by Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives, the History of Medicine Collection, and the Scarritt Bennett Center. Finding aids describe the context, arrangement, and structure of archival materials, allowing users to identify and request materials relevant to their research.
Requesting Materials
Each finding aid contains a link to request materials from the collections. Collections can also be requested by emailing the repository directly through the library website. Each repository has its own location, hours, and contact information. Please consult the repository with questions about using the materials. Collections are non-circulating and must be used in the repository’s reading room. In many cases, the collections are stored off-site and require advance notice for retrieval.