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

Guide to the Robert Prosky papers, 1909-2007

A Collection in
Special Collections and Archives
Accession Number C0022

George Mason University Libraries

Processed by: Special Collections and Archives Staff

Repository

George Mason University. Special Collections and Archives

Collection number

C0022

Title

Robert Prosky Papers 1909-2007

URL:

http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/prosky.html

Physical Characteristics

9 linear feet (16 boxes)

Creator

Robert Prosky, 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

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions.

Use Restrictions

There may be duplication restrictions because of copyright.

Preferred Citation

Robert Prosky papers, C0022, Special Collections and Archives, 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.

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 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 and Archives also holds the Records of Arena Stage.

Index Terms

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.)

Adjunct Descriptive Data

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Prosky, Robert, 1930-
Robert Prosky, 1930-2008

Contents List

Series 1: Professional, 1954-2007

(5 boxes)

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)

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.
- Box: 1 Folder: 1
  "An American Daughter" Printed Material, 2003
  
  Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.
- Box: 1 Folder: 2
  American Film Institute Preview Program Guide, March 1997
- Box: 1 Folder: 3
  Anniversary Waltz, 1956
- Box: 1 Folder: 4
  Arthur Miller Theatre Reviews, 1983-2005
- Box: 1 Folder: 5
  "Awake and Sing" Printed Material, 2006
  
  Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.
- Box: 1 Folder: 6
  "Awake and Sing" Playbill, 2006
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 1 Folder: 7
  Arena Stage 30th Anniversary Season Annual Report, 1981
- Box: 1 Folder: 8
  Arena Stage Production History, 1998
- Box: 1 Folder: 9
  "Bad Seed" Playbill, 1956
  
  Quarterdeck Theatre.
- Box: 1 Folder: 10
  "Barnum" Playbill, 1983
  
  Gonzaga College. Prosky not in cast.
- Box: 1 Folder: 11
  "Battle Dream" Playbill, 1963
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 1 Folder: 14
  "Camping with Henry and Tom" Playbill, 1995
  
  Lucille Lortel Theatre.
- Box: 1 Folder: 12
  "Camping with Henry and Tom" Review, 1993
  
  Berkshire Theatre Festival. Review by Herbert Wolff.
- Box: 1 Folder: 13
  "Camping with Henry and Tom" Reviews, 1993-1995
- Box: 1 Folder: 15
  The Best of Broadway Newspaper Article, 1995
- Box: 1 Folder: 16
  "Caucasian Chalk Circle" Reviews, 1977-1978
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 1 Folder: 17
  "The Chase" Playbill, 1954
  
  Old Academy.
- Box: 1 Folder: 18
  "Dear Charles" Playbill, 1956
  
  Quarterdeck Theatre.
- Box: 1 Folder: 19
  "Death of a Salesman" Reviews, 1974
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 1 Folder: 20
  "A Delicate Balance" Playbill, 1982
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 1 Folder: 21
  "Democracy" Playbill, 2004
  
  Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
- Box: 1 Folder: 22
  "Democracy" Script, 2004
- Box: 1 Folder: 23
  "The Dybbuk" Reviews, 1975
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 1 Folder: 24
  "Galileo" Review, 1980
  
  Arena Stage. Review by Mel Gussow.
- Box: 1 Folder: 25
  "Inherit the Wind" Reviews, 2000
  
  Ford's Theatre.
- Box: 1 Folder: 26
  General Theatre Reviews, 1971-2007
  
  Also contains television reviews and biographical information.
- Box: 2 Folder: 1
  "Glengarry Glen Ross" Playbill, 1994
  
  Goodman Theatre.
- Box: 2 Folder: 2
  "Glengarry Glen Ross" Playbill, 1994
  
  John Golden Theatre.
- Box: 2 Folder: 3
  "Glengarry Glen Ross" Clippings, 1994
- Box: 2 Folder: 4
  "The Golem" Clippings, 2002
  
  Manhattan Ensemble Theater. Also contains postcards with advertisements.
- Box: 2 Folder: 5
  "The Happy Time" Playbill, 1958
  
  Fred Miller Theatre.
- Box: 2 Folder: 6
  "The Hollow" Playbill, 1958
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 2 Folder: 7
  Hong Kong Arts Festival, 1980
- Box: 2 Folder: 8
  "Inherit the Wind" Playbill, 1973
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 2 Folder: 9
  "Inherit the Wind" Reviews, 2000
  
  Ford's Theatre.
- Box: 2 Folder: 10
  "A Life in the Theatre" Flyer, 1998
  
  Lee Strasberg Theatre Center.
- Box: 2 Folder: 11
  "The Matchmaker" Reviews, 1993, 1995
  
  Delaware Theatre Company (1993) and Arena Stage (1995).
- Box: 2 Folder: 12
  "Moonchildren" Poster, 1970s
  
  Douglass College.
- Box: 2 Folder: 13
  "Moonchildren" Press Releases, 1971
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 2 Folder: 14
  "Noises Off" Research Packet, 2006
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 2 Folder: 15
  "Noises Off" Script, 2006
- Box: 2 Folder: 16
  "Picnic" Playbill, 1957
  
  Fred Miller Theatre.
- Box: 2 Folder: 17
  "The Price" Playbill, 1968
  
  Morosco Theatre. Prosky not in cast.
- Box: 2 Folder: 18
  "The Price" Playbill, 1994
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 2 Folder: 19
  "The Price" Playbill, 2004
  
  Gate Theatre.
- Box: 2 Folder: 20
  "The Price" Poster, 2004?
  
  Cape May Stage.
- Box: 2 Folder: 21
  "The Price" Reviews, 1993-1994
  
  Arena Stage. Also contains a pre-production announcement.
- Box: 2 Folder: 22
  "The Seven Year Itch" Playbill, 1956
  
  Quarterdeck Theatre.
- Box: 2 Folder: 23
  "Shakespeare in Hollywood" Printed Material, 2003
  
  Arena Stage. Contains press releases, reviews, and Arena Stage publications.
- Box: 2 Folder: 24
  A Short History of the Booth Theatre, 2003
- Box: 2 Folder: 24
  "Sketches of War" Flyer, 1988
  
  Colonial Theatre.
- Box: 3 Folder: 1
  "The Solid Gold Cadillac" Playbill, 1956
  
  Quarterdeck Theatre.
- Box: 3 Folder: 2
  "Three Men on a Horse" Review, 1974
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 3 Folder: 3
  "Twelfth Night" Press Release, 1971
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 3 Folder: 4
  "A View from the Bridge" Playbill, 1955
  
  Coronet Theatre. Prosky not in cast.
- Box: 3 Folder: 5
  "A View from the Bridge" Playbill, 1983
  
  Ambassador Theatre.
- Box: 3 Folder: 6
  "A View from the Bridge" Playbill, 1983
  
  Royal Poinciana Playhouse. Prosky not in cast.
- Box: 3 Folder: 7
  "A Walk in the Woods" Playbill, 1988
  
  Booth Theatre.
- Box: 3 Folder: 8
  "A Walk in the Woods" Playbill, 1989
  
  One copy entirely in Russian and one with only the title translated.
- Box: 3 Folder: 9
  "A Walk in the Woods" Reviews, 1988
  
  Booth Theatre. Also contains some correspondence.
- Box: 3 Folder: 10
  "A Walk in the Woods" Script, 1988
- Box: 3 Folder: 11
  Washington Theatre Review, 2005-2006
  
  Contains stories on Zelda Fichandler and Robert Prosky.
- Box: 3 Folder: 12
  "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?" Playbill, 1958
  
  Fred Miller Theatre.
- Box: 3 Folder: 19
  "You Can't Take It with You" Playbill, 1980
  
  Hong Kong Arts Festival.
- Box: 3 Folder: 20
  "You Can't Take It with You" Playbill, 1997
  
  Guthrie Theatre.
- Box: 3 Folder: 21
  "You Can't Take It with You" Postcard, 1998
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 3 Folder: 22
  "You Can't Take It with You" Reviews, 1979-1980, 1997-1998
  
  Also contains advertisements, rosters, and announcements.
Subseries 1.2: Film, 1980-2007

(1.5 boxes)

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."
- Box: 3 Folder: 23
  "Broadcast News" Reviews, 1987
- Box: 3 Folder: 24
  Casting Clippings, 1986-1987
- Box: 3 Folder: 25
  "Christine" Poster, 1983
- Box: 3 Folder: 26
  "City of Ember" Script, 2007
  
  Also contains correspondence.
- Box: 3 Folder: 27
  "Grandfather's Birthday" Printed Material, 2000
  
  Contains production facts, one color production still photograph, and one black and white photograph of the director Gayle Knutson.
- Box: 4 Folder: 1
  "Last Action Hero" Trading Card, 1993
- Box: 4 Folder: 2
  "Lords of Discipline" Clippings, 1983
- Box: 4 Folder: 3
  "Mrs. Doubtfire" Script, 1993
- Box: 4 Folder: 4
  "The Natural" Clipping, 1984
  
  Also includes information on "Glengarry Glenn Ross" and television work.
- Box: 4 Folder: 5
  The New Jersey State Film Festival, 2001
- Box: 4 Folder: 6
  "The Thief" Reviews, 1981
- Box: 4 Folder: 7
  "The Thief" Script, 1980
- Box: 4 Folder: 8
  "Things Change" Clipping, 1999
- Box: 4 Folder: 9
  "Washington Monuments" review, 1987
Subseries 1.3: Television, 1984-2007
Physical Location:
(1.5 boxes)

Contains documents from his television career, mostly clippings from his time as a cast member on "Hill Street Blues" and "Veronica's Closet."
- Box: 4 Folder: 10
  "ER: Family Business" Script, 2007
- Box: 4 Folder: 11
  "Frasier: A Cranes' Critique" Script, 1996
- Box: 4 Folder: 12
  "Hill Street Blues" Clippings, 1984
- Box: 5 Folder: 1
  "Hill Street Blues" Clippings, 1984-1988
- Box: 5 Folder: 2
  "Home Fires Burning" Press Releases and Clippings, 1989
- Box: 5 Folder: 3
  "Into Thin Air" Review, 1985
- Box: 5 Folder: 4
  "The Murder of Mary Phagan" Clippings and Reviews, 1987-1988
- Box: 5 Folder: 5
  "Old Dogs" Clippings and Reviews, 1987
- Box: 5 Folder: 6
  "The Practice" Clipping, 1997
- Box: 5 Folder: 7
  "Veronica's Closet" Clippings, 1997
- Box: 5 Folder: 8
  "Veronica's Closet" Production Directory and Publicity Questionnaire, 1997

Series 2: Personal, 1909-2007

(4 boxes)

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)

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.
- Box: 5 Folder: 9
  Aunt Vi, 1981
- Box: 5 Folder: 10
  Casey, Phil, 1972
- Box: 5 Folder: 11
  Family and Friends, 1978-1997
- Box: 5 Folder: 12
  Fan Letters, 1978-1988
- Box: 5 Folder: 13
  Fichandler, Zelda, 2006
- Box: 5 Folder: 14
  Ginsburg, Ruth Bader, 2006
- Box: 5 Folder: 15
  Greeting Cards, 1980s-2006
- Box: 5 Folder: 16
  Law, Lindsay, 1986-1988
- Box: 5 Folder: 17
  Miscellaneous, 1984-2007
- Box: 5 Folder: 18
  Miscellaneous Postcards, 1909, 1939
- Box: 5 Folder: 19
  Opening Night Cards, 1987-2006
- Box: 6 Folder: 1
  A Proposal for a Trust for the Acting Company of Arena Stage, 1990
- Box: 6 Folder: 2
  Prosky Family, 1990-1998
- Box: 6 Folder: 3
  Sasser, Bill, 2006
- Box: 6 Folder: 4
  Schatz Orstein Studios, 2006
- Box: 6 Folder: 5
  Thank You Cards, 1988-2006
- Box: 6 Folder: 6
  "Thief", 1981
- Box: 6 Folder: 7
  Universal Studios, 2006
  
  RESTRICTED
- Box: 6 Folder: 8
  Vinograd, Marty, 1981
- Box: 6 Folder: 9
  "A Walk in the Woods", 1988
  
  Also includes correspondence about Prosky's Tony Award nomination.
- Box: 6 Folder: 10
  Washington Post, 2003
Subseries 2.2: Biographical, 1967-2007

(2.5 boxes)

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.
- Box: 6 Folder: 11
  "Actor Bob Prosky - Johnny Haas Relatives", 1988
  
  Post Eagle newspaper.
- Box: 6 Folder: 12
  "Ah, Prosky!", 1978
  
  Columbia Flier newspaper.
- Box: 6 Folder: 13
  "An American Actor", 1978
  
  America 275 Illustrated Story no. 11-79.
- Box: 6 Folder: 14
  Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards Playbill, 1984
  
  Prosky nominated for "Glengarry Glenross"."
- Box: 6 Folder: 15
  Antoinette Perry (Tony) Awards Playbill, 1988
  
  Prosky nominated for "A Walk in the Woods".
- Box: 6 Folder: 16
  Atlantic City Film Festival Award Certificate, 2000
  
  Prosky won best actor in a short film for "Grandfather's Birthday".
- Box: 6 Folder: 17
  Autobiographical Text, 2006
- Box: 6 Folder: 18
  Biography Draft 1, ca. 2000
- Box: 6 Folder: 19
  Biography Draft 2, ca. 2000
  
  Folder 1.
- Box: 6 Folder: 20
  Biography Draft 2, ca. 2000
  
  Folder 2.
- Box: 6 Folder: 21
  Biography of Robert Prosky, ca. 1987
  
  Cynthia Snyder Public Relations.
- Box: 7 Folder: 1
  Birthday Scrapbook, n.d.
- Box: 7 Folder: 2
  "Bob Prosky: Twenty Years of Arena Stage", 1970s
  
  Article by Zelda Fichandler.
- Box: 7 Folder: 3
  Cafe du Soleil Celebrity Recipes, 1980s
- Box: 7 Folder: 3
  Cafe du Soleil Celebrity Recipes, 1980s
- Box: 7 Folder: 4
  Career Clippings, 1967-1987
- Box: 7 Folder: 5
  Career Chronology and Credits, ca. 2007
- Box: 7 Folder: 6
  "Celebrity of the Day", 1988
- Box: 7 Folder: 7
  Charity Clippings, 1986-1987
- Box: 7 Folder: 8
  Cosmos Club Certificate of Appreciation, 1993
  
  Presented to both Prosky and his wife Ida.
- Box: 7 Folder: 9
  "An Evening with Robert Prosky" Invitation, 2001
- Box: 7 Folder: 10
  "The Friends of George Spelvin" Pamphlet, n.d.
- Box: 7 Folder: 11
  "The Grocer's Kid", 1988
  
  Philadelphia magazine.
- Box: 7 Folder: 12
  The Helen Hayes Award, 1985
  
  Prosky served as the master of ceremonies.
- Box: 7 Folder: 13
  The Helen Hayes Award, 1991
  
  Prosky nominated for his role in "Our Town".
- Box: 7 Folder: 14
  The Helen Hayes Award, 1998
  
  Prosky honored with the American Express Tribute.
- Box: 7 Folder: 15
  "He's Made a Career of Being an Old Man", 1972
  
  Washington Post newspaper.
- Box: 7 Folder: 16
  "He's Quite a Character", 1968
  
  Roxborough Times newspaper.
- Box: 7 Folder: 17
  "Hill St. Dad visits new RU grad", 1985
  
  Home News newspaper.
- Box: 7 Folder: 18
  "Hoffman: A Fresh Face Even as Age Catches Up", 1998
  
  New York Times Newspaper.
- Box: 7 Folder: 19
  "I Don't Know What I'm Doing", 1998
  
  Equity News newsletter.
- Box: 7 Folder: 20
  "In Russia He Heard No One Cry Out", 1974
  
  New York Times newspaper.
- Box: 7 Folder: 21
  Jewish Council on Aging Acceptance Speech, 2005
- Box: 7 Folder: 22
  "A Life in the Spotlight: An Afternoon with Robert Prosky" Program, 2004
- Box: 7 Folder: 23
  "A Life in the Spotlight: An Evening with Robert Prosky" Program, 2003
  
  Arena Stage.
- Box: 7 Folder: 24
  List of Accomplishments, 1990s
- Box: 7 Folder: 25
  Local Interest Clippings, 2004
- Box: 7 Folder: 26
  Miscellaneous Artwork and Stamps, n.d.
- Box: 7 Folder: 27
  Miscellaneous Clippings, 1973-2002
  
  Folder 1.
- Box: 8 Folder: 1
  Miscellaneous Clippings, 1973-2002
  
  Folder 2.
- Box: 8 Folder: 2
  National Association of Television Broadcasters Award, 1972
  
  Presented to Prosky for his role as Mr. Buchanan in "Jabberwocky".
- Box: 8 Folder: 3
  "N. Va.'s Theater Scene is Flourishing", 1999
  
  Sun Weekly newspaper.
- Box: 8 Folder: 4
  Notes for Class Taught at Arena Stage, n.d.
- Box: 8 Folder: 5
  "On the Move", 1984
  
  People Weekly magazine.
- Box: 8 Folder: 6
  Ovation Awards Nomination Certificate, 1996
- Box: 8 Folder: 8
  Prosky's Most Recent Credits, 1998
- Box: 8 Folder: 9
  Prosky, Ida, Job Description, 1998
- Box: 8 Folder: 10
  Resumes, 1970s-1980s
- Box: 8 Folder: 11
  "Robert Prosky: Distinguished Actor", 1991
  
  Relax magazine. In Polish.
- Box: 8 Folder: 12
  "Robert Prosky: Hey...Don't I Know You?", 2006
  
  New Jersey Lifestyle magazine.
- Box: 8 Folder: 13
  "Robert Prosky: Performer and Penmaker Extraordinaire", 1996
  
  Pen World magazine.
- Box: 8 Folder: 14
  "Robert Prosky: The Actor Struts and Frets", 1978
  
  Washington Post Magazine.
- Box: 8 Folder: 15
  Rutgers Press Release, 1985
- Box: 8 Folder: 16
  "The Sarge and His Son", 1995
  
  Daily News newspaper.
- Box: 8 Folder: 17
  "The Sayings of Director Joe", n.d.
- Box: 8 Folder: 18
  "Second Stage: Washington's Own Robert Prosky Finds a New Arena in Hollywood", 1987
  
  Dossier magazine.
- Box: 8 Folder: 19
  "Signature, First Amendment Rule", 1995
  
  Washington Times newspaper. Article mentions Prosky's Hayes award for "The Price".
- Box: 8 Folder: 20
  Sketches and Magazine Photograph of Prosky, 1980s
- Box: 8 Folder: 21
  "Theatrical Prosky Family Together Here or on Stage", 1995
- Box: 8 Folder: 22
  Tony Awards Clippings, 1988
  
  Also includes correspondence.

Series 3: Photographs, 1930s-2005

(3 boxes)

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.

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

Series 4: Audiovisual, 1960-2007

(2 boxes)

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.

Box: 12 Folder: 1
Grandfather's Birthday, 2001

VHS, 18 minutes, color
Box: 12 Folder: 2
Little Detroit Commercial,

Audio reel.

Available on digital format.
Box: 12 Folder: 3
Public Service TV Spot "Grade School", 1960

Reel, 60 seconds, color.

Available on digital format.
Box: 12 Folder: 4
Public Service Announcement "Shirley Safe Goes West",

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

Available on digital format.
Box: 12 Folder: 5
Show Demo,

Audio reel

Available on digital format.
Box: 12 Folder: 6
Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Blackout", 12 March 1998

VHS, #466216, Final Viewing Cassette
Box: 12 Folder: 7
Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Bridal Shower", 2 April 1998

VHS, #466217, Final Viewing Cassette
Box: 12 Folder: 8
Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Man in a Suitcase", 9 April 1998

VHS, #466218, Final Viewing Cassette
Box: 12 Folder: 9
Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's All Nighter", 16 April 1998

VHS, #466219, Final Viewing Cassette
Box: 12 Folder: 10
Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Mole", 30 April 1998

VHS, #466220, Final Viewing Cassette
Box: 12 Folder: 11
Veronica's Closet - "Veronica's Mole", 9 May 1998

VHS, #466221, Final Viewing Cassette
Box: 12 Folder: 12
Warren Alder, Blacky's Restaurants, October 28, 1971

Audio, 6 Demo spots, 7.5 IPS

Available on digital format.
Box: 12 Folder: 13
Washington Monuments, 1987

VHS, 30 minutes
Box: 13 Folder: 1
An American Daughter, April 25-June 1 2002/2003 season

CD, Arena Stage press photos
Box: 13 Folder: 2
An Evening with Robert Prosky DEMO, October 24, 2007

DVD, DEMO
Box: 13 Folder: 3
An Evening with Robert Prosky, October 24, 2007

DVD, Tape 1, Harris Theatre GMU
Box: 13 Folder: 4
An Evening with Robert Prosky, October 24, 2007

DVD, Tape 2, Harris Theatre GMU
Box: 13 Folder: 5
An Evening with Robert Prosky, October 24, 2007

DVD, Clips for Lecture
Box: 13 Folder: 6
Bob Grant Show about New York at Noon, May 16, [1985-1986]

Audio cassette tape, WABC Talk Radio 77am
Box: 13 Folder: 7
Crystal Cerise Lecture, ca. 2000s

DVD
Box: 13 Folder: 8
EPA-FEA "Gas Station", August 31, 1976

Video reel, 60 seconds.

Available on digital format.
Box: 13 Folder: 9
Harris Theatre tape, October 24, 2007

Audio cassette tape, Tape 1
Box: 13 Folder: 10
Harris Theatre tape, October 24, 2007

Audio cassette tape, Tape 2
Box: 13 Folder: 11
Robert Prosky-Faiga Levine Interview, April 1985

Audio Cassette Tape, WTOP Radio
Box: 13 Folder: 12
Oral History, November 8, 2007

DVD
Box: 13 Folder: 13
Unlabeled Audio Reel, n.d.

Audio reel.

Available on digital format.

Series 5: Oversize, 1950s-2006