Guide to the Robert Prosky papers, 1909-2007 C0022 Robert Prosky

Guide to the Robert Prosky papers, 1909-2007 C0022

Robert Prosky


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

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Jordan Patty

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0022
Title
Robert Prosky Papers 1909-2007
Quantity
9 Linear Feet, 16 boxes
Creator
Prosky, Robert, 1930-2008
Language
English .
Abstract
Consists of documents spanning Prosky's career in theatre, film, and television. Materials include playbills, photographs, scripts, reviews, fan letters, scrapbooks, and audiovisual.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There may be duplication restrictions because of copyright.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Robert Prosky papers, C0022, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Robert Prosky in 2007-2008.

Processing Information

Processed in 2008 by Sarah Patton, Jennifer Munson, and Jordan Patty. EAD markup completed in 2008 by Jordan Patty and Jennifer Munson.


Biographical Information

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.

Scope and Content

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.

Arrangement

Organized into six series:

Series Series 1: Professional, 1954-2007 (Boxes 1-5) Series 2: Personal, 1909-2007 (Boxes 5-8) Series 3: Photographs, 1930s-2005 (Boxes 9-11) Series 4: Audiovisual, 1960-2007 (Boxes 12-13) Series 5: Oversize, 1950s-2006 (Boxes 14-15) Series 6: Realia, 1998-2004 (Box 16)

Related Material

Special Collections Research Center also holds the Arena Stage records.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Acting
  • Actors -- United States
  • Arena Stage (Organization : Washington, D.C.)
  • Motion pictures -- United States
  • Performing arts
  • Photographs
  • Television
  • Theater
  • Theater -- United States
  • Theater -- Washington (D.C.)
  • Video recordings

Container List

Series 1: Professional
1954-2007
(5 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

Contains documents from his professional career divided into three subseries and arranged alphabetically by play, film, or television title, then chronologically.

  • Subseries 1.1: Theater
    1954-2007
    (2.5 boxes)
    Scope and Contents note

    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.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1
      "An American Daughter" Printed Material
      2003
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2
      American Film Institute Preview Program Guide
      March 1997
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3
      Anniversary Waltz
      1956
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4
      Arthur Miller Theatre Reviews
      1983-2005
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5
      "Awake and Sing" Printed Material
      2006
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6
      "Awake and Sing" Playbill
      2006
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7
      Arena Stage 30th Anniversary Season Annual Report
      1981
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8
      Arena Stage Production History
      1998
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9
      "Bad Seed" Playbill
      1956
      Scope and Contents note

      Quarterdeck Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10
      "Barnum" Playbill
      1983
      Scope and Contents note

      Gonzaga College. Prosky not in cast.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11
      "Battle Dream" Playbill
      1963
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 14
      "Camping with Henry and Tom" Playbill
      1995
      Scope and Contents note

      Lucille Lortel Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 12
      "Camping with Henry and Tom" Review
      1993
      Scope and Contents note

      Berkshire Theatre Festival. Review by Herbert Wolff.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 13
      "Camping with Henry and Tom" Reviews
      1993-1995
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 15
      The Best of Broadway Newspaper Article
      1995
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 16
      "Caucasian Chalk Circle" Reviews
      1977-1978
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 17
      "The Chase" Playbill
      1954
      Scope and Contents note

      Old Academy.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 18
      "Dear Charles" Playbill
      1956
      Scope and Contents note

      Quarterdeck Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 19
      "Death of a Salesman" Reviews
      1974
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 20
      "A Delicate Balance" Playbill
      1982
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 21
      "Democracy" Playbill
      2004
      Scope and Contents note

      Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 22
      "Democracy" Script
      2004
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 23
      "The Dybbuk" Reviews
      1975
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 24
      "Galileo" Review
      1980
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage. Review by Mel Gussow.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 25
      "Inherit the Wind" Reviews
      2000
      Scope and Contents note

      Ford's Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 26
      General Theatre Reviews
      1971-2007
      Scope and Contents note

      Also contains television reviews and biographical information.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1
      "Glengarry Glen Ross" Playbill
      1994
      Scope and Contents note

      Goodman Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2
      "Glengarry Glen Ross" Playbill
      1994
      Scope and Contents note

      John Golden Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3
      "Glengarry Glen Ross" Clippings
      1994
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4
      "The Golem" Clippings
      2002
      Scope and Contents note

      Manhattan Ensemble Theater. Also contains postcards with advertisements.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5
      "The Happy Time" Playbill
      1958
      Scope and Contents note

      Fred Miller Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6
      "The Hollow" Playbill
      1958
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7
      Hong Kong Arts Festival
      1980
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8
      "Inherit the Wind" Playbill
      1973
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 9
      "Inherit the Wind" Reviews
      2000
      Scope and Contents note

      Ford's Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 10
      "A Life in the Theatre" Flyer
      1998
      Scope and Contents note

      Lee Strasberg Theatre Center.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 11
      "The Matchmaker" Reviews
      1993, 1995
      Scope and Contents note

      Delaware Theatre Company (1993) and Arena Stage (1995).

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 12
      "Moonchildren" Poster
      1970s
      Scope and Contents note

      Douglass College.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 13
      "Moonchildren" Press Releases
      1971
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 14
      "Noises Off" Research Packet
      2006
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 15
      "Noises Off" Script
      2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 16
      "Picnic" Playbill
      1957
      Scope and Contents note

      Fred Miller Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 17
      "The Price" Playbill
      1968
      Scope and Contents note

      Morosco Theatre. Prosky not in cast.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 18
      "The Price" Playbill
      1994
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 19
      "The Price" Playbill
      2004
      Scope and Contents note

      Gate Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 20
      "The Price" Poster
      2004?
      Scope and Contents note

      Cape May Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 21
      "The Price" Reviews
      1993-1994
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage. Also contains a pre-production announcement.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 22
      "The Seven Year Itch" Playbill
      1956
      Scope and Contents note

      Quarterdeck Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 23
      "Shakespeare in Hollywood" Printed Material
      2003
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.

    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 24
      A Short History of the Booth Theatre
      2003
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 24
      "Sketches of War" Flyer
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Colonial Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 1
      "The Solid Gold Cadillac" Playbill
      1956
      Scope and Contents note

      Quarterdeck Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 2
      "Three Men on a Horse" Review
      1974
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 3
      "Twelfth Night" Press Release
      1971
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 4
      "A View from the Bridge" Playbill
      1955
      Scope and Contents note

      Coronet Theatre. Prosky not in cast.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 5
      "A View from the Bridge" Playbill
      1983
      Scope and Contents note

      Ambassador Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 6
      "A View from the Bridge" Playbill
      1983
      Scope and Contents note

      Royal Poinciana Playhouse. Prosky not in cast.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 7
      "A Walk in the Woods" Playbill
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Booth Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 8
      "A Walk in the Woods" Playbill
      1989
      Scope and Contents note

      One copy entirely in Russian and one with only the title translated.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 9
      "A Walk in the Woods" Reviews
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Booth Theatre. Also contains some correspondence.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 10
      "A Walk in the Woods" Script
      1988
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 11
      Washington Theatre Review
      2005-2006
      Scope and Contents note

      Contains stories on Zelda Fichandler and Robert Prosky.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 12
      "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" Playbill
      1958
      Scope and Contents note

      Fred Miller Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 19
      "You Can't Take It with You" Playbill
      1980
      Scope and Contents note

      Hong Kong Arts Festival.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 20
      "You Can't Take It with You" Playbill
      1997
      Scope and Contents note

      Guthrie Theatre.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 21
      "You Can't Take It with You" Postcard
      1998
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 22
      "You Can't Take It with You" Reviews
      1979-1980, 1997-1998
      Scope and Contents note

      Also contains advertisements, rosters, and announcements.

  • Subseries 1.2: Film
    1980-2007
    (1.5 boxes)
    Scope and Contents note

    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."

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 23
      "Broadcast News" Reviews
      1987
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 24
      Casting Clippings
      1986-1987
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 25
      "Christine" Poster
      1983
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 26
      "City of Ember" Script
      2007
      Scope and Contents note

      Also contains correspondence.

    • Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 27
      "Grandfather's Birthday" Printed Material
      2000
      Scope and Contents note

      Contains production facts, one color production still photograph, and one black and white photograph of the director Gayle Knutson.

    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 1
      "Last Action Hero" Trading Card
      1993
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 2
      "Lords of Discipline" Clippings
      1983
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 3
      "Mrs. Doubtfire" Script
      1993
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 4
      "The Natural" Clipping
      1984
      Scope and Contents note

      Also includes information on "Glengarry Glenn Ross" and television work.

    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 5
      The New Jersey State Film Festival
      2001
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 6
      "The Thief" Reviews
      1981
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 7
      "The Thief" Script
      1980
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 8
      "Things Change" Clipping
      1999
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 9
      "Washington Monuments" review
      1987
      Scope and Contents note
  • Subseries 1.3: Television
    Physical Location: no content 1984-2007
    (1.5 boxes)
    Scope and Contents note

    Contains documents from his television career, mostly clippings from his time as a cast member on "Hill Street Blues" and "Veronica's Closet."

    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 10
      "ER: Family Business" Script
      2007
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 11
      "Frasier: A Cranes' Critique" Script
      1996
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 4 folder: 12
      "Hill Street Blues" Clippings
      1984
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 1
      "Hill Street Blues" Clippings
      1984-1988
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 2
      "Home Fires Burning" Press Releases and Clippings
      1989
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 3
      "Into Thin Air" Review
      1985
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 4
      "The Murder of Mary Phagan" Clippings and Reviews
      1987-1988
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 5
      "Old Dogs" Clippings and Reviews
      1987
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 6
      "The Practice" Clipping
      1997
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 7
      "Veronica's Closet" Clippings
      1997
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 8
      "Veronica's Closet" Production Directory and Publicity Questionnaire
      1997
      Scope and Contents note
Series 2: Personal
1909-2007
(4 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

The second series contains personal documents and is divided into two subseries and arranged alphabetically and chronologically.

  • Subseries 2.1: Correspondence
    1909-2007
    (1.5 boxes)
    Scope and Contents note

    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.

    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 9
      Aunt Vi
      1981
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 10
      Casey, Phil
      1972
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 11
      Family and Friends
      1978-1997
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 12
      Fan Letters
      1978-1988
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 13
      Fichandler, Zelda
      2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 14
      Ginsburg, Ruth Bader
      2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 15
      Greeting Cards
      1980s-2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 16
      Law, Lindsay
      1986-1988
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 17
      Miscellaneous
      1984-2007
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 18
      Miscellaneous Postcards
      1909, 1939
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 5 folder: 19
      Opening Night Cards
      1987-2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 1
      A Proposal for a Trust for the Acting Company of Arena Stage
      1990
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 2
      Prosky Family
      1990-1998
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 3
      Sasser, Bill
      2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 4
      Schatz Orstein Studios
      2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 5
      Thank You Cards
      1988-2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 6
      "Thief"
      1981
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 7
      Universal Studios
      2006
      Scope and Contents note

      RESTRICTED

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 8
      Vinograd, Marty
      1981
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 9
      "A Walk in the Woods"
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Also includes correspondence about Prosky's Tony Award nomination.

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 10
      Washington Post
      2003
      Scope and Contents note
  • Subseries 2.2: Biographical
    1967-2007
    (2.5 boxes)
    Scope and Contents note

    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.

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 11
      "Actor Bob Prosky - Johnny Haas Relatives"
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Post Eagle newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 12
      "Ah, Prosky!"
      1978
      Scope and Contents note

      Columbia Flier newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 13
      "An American Actor"
      1978
      Scope and Contents note

      America 275 Illustrated Story no. 11-79.

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 14
      Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards Playbill
      1984
      Scope and Contents note

      Prosky nominated for "Glengarry Glenross"."

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 15
      Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards Playbill
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Prosky nominated for "A Walk in the Woods".

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 16
      Atlantic City Film Festival Award Certificate
      2000
      Scope and Contents note

      Prosky won best actor in a short film for "Grandfather's Birthday".

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 17
      Autobiographical Text
      2006
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 18
      Biography Draft 1
      ca. 2000
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 19
      Biography Draft 2
      ca. 2000
      Scope and Contents note

      Folder 1.

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 20
      Biography Draft 2
      ca. 2000
      Scope and Contents note

      Folder 2.

    • Mixed Materials box: 6 folder: 21
      Biography of Robert Prosky
      ca. 1987
      Scope and Contents note

      Cynthia Snyder Public Relations.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 1
      Birthday Scrapbook
      n.d.
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 2
      "Bob Prosky: Twenty Years of Arena Stage"
      1970s
      Scope and Contents note

      Article by Zelda Fichandler.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 3
      Cafe du Soleil Celebrity Recipes
      1980s
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 3
      Cafe du Soleil Celebrity Recipes
      1980s
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 4
      Career Clippings
      1967-1987
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 5
      Career Chronology and Credits
      ca. 2007
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 6
      "Celebrity of the Day"
      1988
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 7
      Charity Clippings
      1986-1987
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 8
      Cosmos Club Certificate of Appreciation
      1993
      Scope and Contents note

      Presented to both Prosky and his wife Ida.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 9
      "An Evening with Robert Prosky" Invitation
      2001
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 10
      "The Friends of George Spelvin" Pamphlet
      n.d.
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 11
      "The Grocer's Kid"
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Philadelphia magazine.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 12
      The Helen Hayes Award
      1985
      Scope and Contents note

      Prosky served as the master of ceremonies.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 13
      The Helen Hayes Award
      1991
      Scope and Contents note

      Prosky nominated for his role in "Our Town".

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 14
      The Helen Hayes Award
      1998
      Scope and Contents note

      Prosky honored with the American Express Tribute.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 15
      "He's Made a Career of Being an Old Man"
      1972
      Scope and Contents note

      Washington Post newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 16
      "He's Quite a Character"
      1968
      Scope and Contents note

      Roxborough Times newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 17
      "Hill St. Dad visits new RU grad"
      1985
      Scope and Contents note

      Home News newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 18
      "Hoffman: A Fresh Face Even as Age Catches Up"
      1998
      Scope and Contents note

      New York Times Newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 19
      "I Don't Know What I'm Doing"
      1998
      Scope and Contents note

      Equity News newsletter.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 20
      "In Russia He Heard No One Cry Out"
      1974
      Scope and Contents note

      New York Times newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 21
      Jewish Council on Aging Acceptance Speech
      2005
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 22
      "A Life in the Spotlight: An Afternoon with Robert Prosky" Program
      2004
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 23
      "A Life in the Spotlight: An Evening with Robert Prosky" Program
      2003
      Scope and Contents note

      Arena Stage.

    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 24
      List of Accomplishments
      1990s
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 25
      Local Interest Clippings
      2004
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 26
      Miscellaneous Artwork and Stamps
      n.d.
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 7 folder: 27
      Miscellaneous Clippings
      1973-2002
      Scope and Contents note

      Folder 1.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 1
      Miscellaneous Clippings
      1973-2002
      Scope and Contents note

      Folder 2.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 2
      National Association of Television Broadcasters Award
      1972
      Scope and Contents note

      Presented to Prosky for his role as Mr. Buchanan in "Jabberwocky".

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 3
      "N. Va.'s Theater Scene is Flourishing"
      1999
      Scope and Contents note

      Sun Weekly newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 4
      Notes for Class Taught at Arena Stage
      n.d.
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 5
      "On the Move"
      1984
      Scope and Contents note

      People Weekly magazine.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 6
      Ovation Awards Nomination Certificate
      1996
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 8
      Prosky's Most Recent Credits
      1998
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 9
      Prosky, Ida, Job Description
      1998
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 10
      Resumes
      1970s-1980s
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 11
      "Robert Prosky: Distinguished Actor"
      1991
      Scope and Contents note

      Relax magazine. In Polish.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 12
      "Robert Prosky: Hey...Don't I Know You?"
      2006
      Scope and Contents note

      New Jersey Lifestyle magazine.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 13
      "Robert Prosky: Performer and Penmaker Extraordinaire"
      1996
      Scope and Contents note

      Pen World magazine.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 14
      "Robert Prosky: The Actor Struts and Frets"
      1978
      Scope and Contents note

      Washington Post Magazine.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 15
      Rutgers Press Release
      1985
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 16
      "The Sarge and His Son"
      1995
      Scope and Contents note

      Daily News newspaper.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 17
      "The Sayings of Director Joe"
      n.d.
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 18
      "Second Stage: Washington's Own Robert Prosky Finds a New Arena in Hollywood"
      1987
      Scope and Contents note

      Dossier magazine.

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 19
      "Signature, First Amendment Rule"
      1995
      Scope and Contents note

      Washington Times newspaper. Article mentions Prosky's Hayes award for "The Price".

    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 20
      Sketches and Magazine Photograph of Prosky
      1980s
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 21
      "Theatrical Prosky Family Together Here or on Stage"
      1995
      Scope and Contents note
    • Mixed Materials box: 8 folder: 22
      Tony Awards Clippings
      1988
      Scope and Contents note

      Also includes correspondence.

Series 3: Photographs
1930s-2005
(3 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

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.

  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 1
    Appearances, "Dedication of Kreeger Stage"
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 2
    Appearances, "Hands Across America"
    1986
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 3
    Appearances, [Hands Across America. St. Patrick's Day. Washington D.C.]
    1986
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 4
    Appearances, Parade
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 5
    Appearances, [Prosky speaking at Credit Union National Assoc. Inc.]
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 6
    Appearances, Sardi's
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 7
    Appearances, [Stop Arthritis Telethon]
    1988
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 8
    Appearances, Tim Conway Golf Classic
    1986
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 9
    Appearances, [Unidentified]
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 10
    Appearances, [Unidentified]
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 11
    Appearances, "A View From the Bridge" [Opening Night after Theatre Supper]
    February 3, 1983
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 12
    Appearances, "WYKS" [Hyatt Regency Washington D.C.]
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 13
    Commercials, "Central Charge Credit Card"
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 14
    Commercials, [Unidentified]
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 15
    Commercials, Volkswagen and men from Arena Stage
    1991
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 16
    Film, "Age Isn't Everything" [Original title "Life in the Food Chain"]
    1991
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 17
    Film, "Brother's Destiny"
    1995
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 18
    Film, "The Chamber"
    1996
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 19
    Film, "Christine"
    1983
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 20
    Film, "Dudley Do-Right"
    1999
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 21
    Film, "Far and Away"
    1992
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 22
    Film, "Funny About Love"
    1990
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 22
    Film, "Grandfather's Birthday" [Theatre Photo]
    2001
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 24
    Film, "Gremlins II"
    1990
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 25
    Film, "Hanky Panky"
    1982
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 26
    Film, "Hoffa"
    1992
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 27
    Film, "The Keep"
    1983
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 28
    Film, "Lords of Discipline"
    1983
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 29
    Film, "Mrs. Doubtfire"
    1993
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 folder: 30
    Film, "The Natural"; [Baseball Hall of Fame Donation]
    1984
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 1
    Film, "The Scarlet Letter"
    1995
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 2
    Film, "Thief"
    1981
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 3
    Film, "Two Thanksgiving Gentlemen"
    1981
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 4
    Miscellaneous, Broadway Reunion
    1988
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 5
    Miscellaneous, Characters at Kalt Tavern in Milwaukee
    n.d.
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 6
    Miscellaneous, [In library with Ida Prosky and others]
    2000s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 7
    Miscellaneous, Lucille Lortel
    1988
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 8
    Miscellaneous,[NBC 75th Anniversary]
    2002
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 9
    Miscellaneous, Negatives and slides
    1950s-1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 10
    Miscellaneous, The Helen Hayes Awards
    1992
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 11
    Miscellaneous, [Standby Broadway]
    1950s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 12
    Miscellaneous, [White House photo, President Clinton and Robert Prosky]
    December 1997
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 13
    Modeling Jobs
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 14
    Personal, Childhood/Highschool
    1930s-1940s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 15
    Personal, Family/Friends
    1950s-1990s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 16
    Personal, Miscellaneous slides
    1950s-1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 17
    Personal, Portraits
    1950s-1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 18
    Personal, Portraits
    1960s-2000s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 19
    Personal, Portrait
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 20
    Personal, Portraits [Arena Stage shots to show versatility]
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 21
    Publicity, "People Weekly"
    September 3, 1984
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 folder: 22
    Publicity, [Russian Publication]
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 1
    Television, "Cheers"
    1992
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 2
    Television, "Hill Street Blues"
    1984-1987
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 3
    Television, "Home Fires Burning"
    1989
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 4
    Television, "Veronica's Closet"
    1997-1998
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 5
    Theatre, "All My Sons"
    1950s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 7
    Theatre, "The Caine Mutiny Court Marshall"
    1960
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 8
    Theatre, "Awake and Sing"
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 9
    Theatre, "Camping with Henry and Tom"
    1993-1995
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 10
    Theatre, "Caucasian Chalk Circle"[front], "National Health"[back]
    1977-1978
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 11
    Theatre, "The Chemmy Circle"
    1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 12
    Theatre, "The Cherry Orchard"
    1960-1970
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 13
    Theatre, "Dear Charles"
    1950s-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 14
    Theatre, "Death of a Salesman"
    1974
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 15
    Theatre, "Democracy"
    2004-2005
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 15
    Theatre, "Diaboliqle"
    1950s-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 16
    Theatre, "A Doll's House"
    1950s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 17
    Theatre, "Front Page"
    1958
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 18
    Theatre, "Galileo"
    1980
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 19
    Theatre, "Girls in 509"
    1950s-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 20
    Theatre, "He Who Gets Slapped"
    1965
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 21
    Theatre, "Hotel Paradiso"[front], "Sergeant Musgrave's Dance"[back]
    1963-64, 1966
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 22
    Theatre, "Idiot's Delight"
    1979
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 23
    Theatre, "Inherit the Wind" [Russia]
    1973
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 24
    Theatre, "Jabberwocky"
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 25
    Theatre, "La Fille Du Regiment" signed photo-Joan Sutherland
    n.d.
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 26
    Theatre, "Lower Depths"[front], "National Health"[back]
    1977
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 27
    Theatre, "The Madwoman of Chaillot"
    1961
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 28
    Theatre, "Matchmaker"
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 29
    Theatre, "Middle of the Night"
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 30
    Theatre, "Millionaires"
    1950s-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 31
    Theatre, "Misalliance"
    1962
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 32
    Theatre, "Moon in the Yellow River"[front], "Time of Your Life"[back]
    1962
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 33
    Theatre, "Mr. Welk and Jersey Jim"[front], "Three Men on a Horse"[back]; "Three Men on a Horse"
    1959,1966; 1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 34
    Theatre, "No Time for Sergeants"
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 35
    Theatre, "Our Town"[front], "Leonce and Lena"[back]; "Our Town"
    1974,1990-1991;1991
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 36
    Theatre, Photograph Album
    1950s-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 37
    Theatre, "Picnic"
    1957-1958
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 38
    Theatre, Portfolio Binder
    1950s-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 39
    Theatre, "The Price"
    1994
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 40
    Theatre, "Reluctant Debutante"
    1950s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 41
    Theatre, "Remny Baker"
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 42
    Theatre, "The Ruling Class"
    1971
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 43
    Theatre, "Separate Tables"
    1950s-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 44
    Theatre, [Shakespeare in Hollywood photo collage poster]
    2003
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 45
    Theatre, "Streamers"
    1970s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 46
    Theatre, Unidentified
    1950a-1960s
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 47
    Theatre, "A Walk in the Woods"
    1988
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 folder: 48
    Theatre, "You Can't Take It With You"
    1998
    Scope and Contents note
Series 4: Audiovisual
1960-2007
(2 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

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.

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 1
    Grandfather's Birthday
    2001
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, 18 minutes, color

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 2
    Little Detroit Commercial
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio reel. Available on digital format.

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 3
    Public Service TV Spot "Grade School"
    1960
    Scope and Contents note

    Reel, 60 seconds, color. Available on digital format.

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 4
    Public Service Announcement "Shirley Safe Goes West"
    Scope and Contents note

    Reel, 60 seconds, color, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Food Safety and Quality Service. Available on digital format.

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 5
    Show Demo
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio reel. Available on digital format.

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 6
    Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Blackout"
    12 March 1998
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, #466216, Final Viewing Cassette

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 7
    Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Bridal Shower"
    2 April 1998
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, #466217, Final Viewing Cassette

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 8
    Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Man in a Suitcase"
    9 April 1998
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, #466218, Final Viewing Cassette

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 9
    Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's All Nighter"
    16 April 1998
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, #466219, Final Viewing Cassette

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 10
    Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Mole"
    30 April 1998
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, #466220, Final Viewing Cassette

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 11
    Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Mole"
    9 May 1998
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, #466221, Final Viewing Cassette

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 12
    Warren Alder, Blacky's Restaurants
    October 28, 1971
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio, 6 Demo spots, 7.5 IPS. Available on digital format.

  • Mixed Materials box: 12 folder: 13
    Washington Monuments
    1987
    Scope and Contents note

    VHS, 30 minutes

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 1
    An American Daughter
    April 25-June 1 2002/2003 season
    Scope and Contents note

    CD, Arena Stage press photos

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 2
    An Evening with Robert Prosky DEMO
    October 24, 2007
    Scope and Contents note

    DVD, DEMO

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 3
    An Evening with Robert Prosky
    October 24, 2007
    Scope and Contents note

    DVD, Tape 1, Harris Theatre GMU

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 4
    An Evening with Robert Prosky
    October 24, 2007
    Scope and Contents note

    DVD, Tape 2, Harris Theatre GMU

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 5
    An Evening with Robert Prosky
    October 24, 2007
    Scope and Contents note

    DVD, Clips for Lecture

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 6
    Bob Grant Show about New York at Noon
    May 16, [1985-1986]
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio cassette tape, WABC Talk Radio 77am

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 7
    Crystal Cerise Lecture
    ca. 2000s
    Scope and Contents note

    DVD

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 8
    EPA-FEA "Gas Station"
    August 31, 1976
    Scope and Contents note

    Video reel, 60 seconds. Available on digital format.

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 9
    Harris Theatre tape
    October 24, 2007
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio cassette tape, Tape 1

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 10
    Harris Theatre tape
    October 24, 2007
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio cassette tape, Tape 2

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 11
    Robert Prosky-Faiga Levine Interview
    April 1985
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio Cassette Tape, WTOP Radio

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 12
    Oral History
    November 8, 2007
    Scope and Contents note

    DVD

  • Mixed Materials box: 13 folder: 13
    Unlabeled Audio Reel
    n.d.
    Scope and Contents note

    Audio reel. Available on digital format.

Series 5: Oversize
1950s-2006
(2 boxes)
Scope and Contents note

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.

  • oversize 14 folder: 1
    "Thief"
    1981
    Scope and Contents note

    Black binder with "Thief" label

  • oversize 14 folder: 2
    Robert Prosky
    Scope and Contents note

    Black binder with Robert Prosky

  • oversize 14 folder: 3
    Modeling Jobs
    1960s
    Scope and Contents note

    Photograph

  • oversize 14 folder: 4
    "Legends of Golf Celebrity Pro-am" [Liberty Mutual]
    1987
    Scope and Contents note

    Photograph - Appearances

  • oversize 14 folder: 5
    "The Hostage"
    1972
    Scope and Contents note

    Photograph - Theatre

  • oversize 14 folder: 6
    The Television Movie Awards
    1985
    Scope and Contents note

    Nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Movie "Into Thin Air"

  • oversize 14 folder: 7
    Headshot portfolio
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note

    Six different shots

  • oversize 14 folder: 8
    Russian magazine
    1979
    Scope and Contents note

    Interview page 37

  • oversize 14 folder: 9
    Portraits
    1980s
    Scope and Contents note

    Three matted portraits

  • oversize 14 folder: 10
    "The Price"
    August 23- September 23, 2006
    Scope and Contents note

    Autographed film poster

  • oversize 14 folder: 11
    "Inherit the Wind"
    September 26 - November 5, 2000
    Scope and Contents note

    Production poster

  • oversize 14 folder: 12
    Portrait photograph
    ca.2000s
    Scope and Contents note
  • oversize 15 folder: 1
    Early career scrapbook
    1950s
    Scope and Contents note

    Photographs, newspaper clippings, playbills

  • oversize 15 folder: 2
    Theatre career scrapbook
    1950s-1980s
    Scope and Contents note

    Blue album with flowers on cover, photographs, newspaper clippings, playbills

  • oversize 15 folder: 3
    "My Life With Bing"
    1983
    Scope and Contents note

    Autographed copy by Kathryn Crosby

Series 6: Realia
1998-2004
(1 box)
Scope and Contents note

Consists of objects from Prosky's professional career and personal life.

  • oversize 16 folder: 1
    "Democracy"
    November 18, 2004
    Scope and Contents note

    Paperweight

  • oversize 16 folder: 2
    "Democracy"
    November 18, 2004
    Scope and Contents note

    Miniature briefcase

  • oversize 16 folder: 3
    Director's chair back support
    n.d.
    Scope and Contents note

    Robert Prosky's name monogrammed on one side.

  • oversize 16 folder: 4
    "Inherit the Wind"
    2000
    Scope and Contents note

    Ford's Theatre, Dog tags

  • oversize 16 folder: 5
    P.B.A. Honorary Membership Award
    1988
    Scope and Contents note

    Plaque

  • oversize 16 folder: 6
    Roxborough High School 50th Class Reunion (Class of 1948)
    1998
    Scope and Contents note

    Souvenir bag