Brooks Atkinson 1894-1984 American drama critic and Pulitzer Prize winner who exerted an incredibly strong influence on the American theater. T.L. S. on New York Times letterhead, 1p. 4to., Sep. 1, 1953 to Mr. St. John Terrell concerning summer productions: "... we assume that if they are interesting they will appear on Broadway... they are still in a trial period until they come to Broadway... it is unfair to review shows on the road... [criticism] can be very damaging...." Small toned spot at lower left margin.