Suzanne Miller papers, 1936-1995 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Suzanne Miller's papers mainly reflect her life as an actress and writer; and her association with a number of eminent actors, artists, and directors. Although far-ranging in scope, the materials primarily provide a glimpse into the personal and professional life of a talented and observant woman who experienced New York's cultural environment of the 1950s and 1960s. Her unpublished writings, including an unfinished novel, are mostly autobiographical and introspective. Also of special interest in the collection is Miller's friendship with Surrealist artist Joseph Cornell. Over seventy letters written by the artist to Miller are included in photocopied form. In addition, there are original letters, many containing collage materials typical of the artist's oeuvre, which he wrote to Miller's friend, Dorothy Benzian. Other Cornell-related material is extant in the collection, including letters from his relatives to Benzian, and a brief out-take from his underground film featuring Miller, "A Legend for Fountains." This material would be of use to scholars of twentieth century American art. Also of significance are letters from Miller's drama teacher Stella Adler; director and friend Gladys Vaughan; and a photocopy of a letter from television personality, musician, and writer, Steve Allen, describing his memories of Miller after her death