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Holden, Austin Wells, 1819-1891. Holden papers, 1820-1918.

Title: Holden papers, 1820-1918.

The most extensive part of Holden Papers is the papers written and collected by Austin Wells Holden. They contain his articles, speeches, correspondence, and numerous newspaper clippings compiled by him in scrapbooks. Most of his correspondence and speeches concern historical subjects, especially the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War (particularly the death of Jane McCrea), Glens Falls, and the preparation and publication of his book, A History of the Town of Queensbury (1874). Of particular importance is his correspondence describing his service in the 22nd Regiment of New York Volunteers in the Union army during the Civil War. There are also family letters dating back to 1820, along with genealogical information on the following families: Atherton, Austin, Buell, Holden, McGregor, and Vanderwerker.

ArchivalResource: 10 cubic ft. (20 boxes)

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Crandall Public Library (Glens Falls, N.Y.),. Glens Falls vertical files, [ca. 1760]-2002.

Title: Glens Falls vertical files, [ca. 1760]-2002.

The Glens Falls Vertical Files consist mainly of newspaper clippings, pamphlets, articles, and reports, but some other types of ephemera are also included, such as programs or announcements of events, press releases, advertisements, and a few manuscripts and pictures. The material in these files is uncataloged. The emphasis is on the history and description of Glens Falls. There are files on businesses, churches, fires, hotels, newspapers, politics and government, schools, sports, streets, transportation, and weather.

ArchivalResource: 22 cubic ft. (16 file drawers)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155424558 View

Empire Real Estate and Theatre Company (Glens Falls, N.Y.). Records of James A. Holden, 1895-1908.

Title: Records of James A. Holden, 1895-1908.

The records consist of correspondence of James A. Holden, much of it concerning the booking of various stage shows, including vaudeville acts, other musical productions, comedies, romances, historical dramas, farces, melodramas, minstrel shows, concerts, and "moving pictures." The main booking agent used by Holden was Julius Cahn of Cahn and Grant: New England Chain of Theatres. Some shows were booked through Klaw and Erlanger. Other booking agents were occasionally used and some shows were booked directly without agents. Holden's letters sometimes describe theater profits and financial agreements with agents. Addison B. Colvin, President of Empire Real Estate and Theatre Company, is mentioned occasionally in the correspondence.

ArchivalResource: 2 cubic feet (6 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155421344 View