Collection of Ephemera, The Nefs & T. S. Eliot

Collection of Ephemera Relating to John & Elinor Nef and T. S. Eliot Possibly written by Elinor Castle Nef (American, 1894-1953) for her play reading group and their production of "The Cocktail Party", circa early 1950s, comprising forty four small handwritten notes (including some with character blocking) and one photograph. All unframed. Approximate dimensions: Largest sheet: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm.); Provenance: John U. Nef (1899�1988) and Elinor Castle Nef (1894�1953), Chicago; thence to Evelyn Stefansson Nef (1913�2009), Washington, D.C.Other Notes: In a letter dated October 20, 1950, T. S. Eliot writes from Chicago to his confidante Emily Hale, noting that he likes John Nef, "who is immediately responsible for me, is the soul of kindness (his wife, who reminds me in her conversation of Mrs. Nickleby - and think of Mrs. Nickleby on the telephone! - is rather trying, but very well meaning). (She has a 'play-reading' group, and I have got to hear 'The Cocktail Party' read by them. She sometimes rings up to tell me of her difficulties in casting)."

Estimate:$300

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