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Anglin, Margaret, 1876-1958. Theatrical autographs collection, 1798-1949 (bulk 1870-1935).

Title: Theatrical autographs collection, 1798-1949 (bulk 1870-1935).

Consists of a collection of letters and autographs of over 120 English, American, and a few European actors, actresses, playwrights, theatrical managers, directors, critics, and others connected with the theater from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

ArchivalResource: 0.45 cu. ft. (1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84278634 View

Baker, George Pierce, 1866-1935. Papers of George Pierce Baker, 1882-1926 (inclusive), 1890-1926 (bulk).

Title: Papers of George Pierce Baker, 1882-1926 (inclusive), 1890-1926 (bulk).

Contains professional and family correspondence (ca. 35 boxes), manuscripts of published works, lecture notes, financial records, photographs, play scripts, scrapbooks, and programs.

ArchivalResource: ca. 75 boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612379314 View

[Ross Collection of Theater Portraits] [graphic], [19--?]

Title: [Ross Collection of Theater Portraits] [graphic], [19--?]

ArchivalResource: Number of items: 122

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/tf3c6002zg View

John Eldon Thayer collection of motion picture memorabilia, 1916-1979.

Title: John Eldon Thayer collection of motion picture memorabilia, 1916-1979.

Collection of twentieth century motion picture memorabilia collected by John Eldon Thayer.

ArchivalResource: 59 boxes (35 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou02025/catalog View

L. Rogers Lytton papers, 1891-1918

Title: L. Rogers Lytton papers 1891-1918

Legare Rogers Lytton (1867-1924) was an actor, director and architect of New York City. His real name was Oscar Legare Rogers. Collection consists of Lytton's diaries and notebooks containing architectural notes and drawings. Other topics include his work as an actor on the stage and in motion pictures, and personal matters. Also, copies of plays, his notes on stagecraft and address book.

ArchivalResource: .3 linear foot (1 box)

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1823 View

Woollcott, Alexander, 1887-1943. Typed letter signed to Carroll McComas, 1938 Jan. 18.

Title: Typed letter signed to Carroll McComas, 1938 Jan. 18.

Newsy letter filled with references to many people.

ArchivalResource: 2 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122448647 View

L. Rogers Lytton papers, 1891-1918.

Title: L. Rogers Lytton papers, 1891-1918.

Collection consists of Lytton's diaries and notebooks containing architectural notes and drawings.

ArchivalResource: .3 linear foot (1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144652233 View

Margaret Anglin collection [ca.1878-ongoing].

Title: Margaret Anglin collection [ca.1878-ongoing].

Collection contains clipping, photograph, program and publicity files.

ArchivalResource: 4 folders.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/430369492 View

Robert Benney research materials, 1926-1978

Title: Robert Benney research materials 1926-1978

The Robert Benney research materials include photographs, clippings, posters, playbills, and ephemera relating to his career as a portraitist of stage and screen personalities. The bulk of the material spans 1926 to 1947, and consists of photographs, and clippings of Benney's work depicting New York stage performers in their roles. Many photographs and clippings depict entire stage scenes, and, in addition to stage actors, there are photographs and clippings of musicians, dancers, comics, and radio personalities, and a small number of items relating to films of the period.

ArchivalResource:

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21610 View

Nethersole, Louis F., 1864 or 5-1936,. Typed letter signed from Louis F. Nethersole, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1910 May 25.

Title: Typed letter signed from Louis F. Nethersole, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1910 May 25.

Nethersole writes on behalf of Margaret Anglin, asking for Winter's assistance and advice in Anglin's presentation of Antigone at the Greek Theatre on June 30. On letterhead of Margaret Anglin, Louis Nethersole, Manager, New York. Addressed to Winter in Staten Island, New York.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 27 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/635457879 View

Stark, Samuel. Theatre scrapbook collection., 1860-1950

Title: Stark, Samuel. Theatre scrapbook collection., 1860-1950

19th century American and British stage material: photographs of 19th andearly 20th century American and British actors, Irish Theatre programs,American silent film, and film and stage personalities.

ArchivalResource: 28.5 linear ft.

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/ft5g5003wk View

Stark, Samuel. Theatre scrapbook collection, 1860-1950.

Title: Theatre scrapbook collection, 1860-1950.

19th century American and British stage, photographs of 19th and early 20th century American and British actors, Irish Theatre programs, American silent film, and film and stage personalities.

ArchivalResource: 28.5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122510863 View

Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell, 1857-1945. Papers : of Margaret Wade Campbell Deland, 1888-1945.

Title: Papers : of Margaret Wade Campbell Deland, 1888-1945.

The collection contains manuscripts of poems "May in New England, " "The waits," "Bossy and the daisy," "Pronouns," "Dandelion gold," "The succory," and "The clover," and two stanzas from "The message of the lilies." A two page excert "The promise of Dorothea" from "Old Chester Tales"; a one page excerpt from her autobiography; an outline of her novel "Sidney" and a quotation are also included. Deland corresponds regularly with editors and publishers about the development of her stories and articles, proofreading, royalties, serialization, publication in the United States and England, pirated editions and possible dramatizations. Other letters discuss her speaking engagements; social causes, particularly her work with unwed mothers; reader reaction to her books and characters; religious beliefs; fellow authors; and friendship with her physician B.H. Ragle. Many of the letters mention her husband, Lorin Fuller Deland, and his encouragement of her literary and charitable endeavors. Five letters are written from Aix-les-Bains, France, where Deland travelled in 1917 to do relief work for the Authors Fund. The collection also contains several clippings and a watercolor, possibly a self portrait caricature.

ArchivalResource: 132 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86147705 View

Margaret Anglin papers, 1898-1952, 1911-1936

Title: Margaret Anglin papers 1898-1952 1911-1936

Margaret Anglin was a Canadian-born actress, director, and producer who was considered one of the finest actresses of her day. This collection extensively covers the professional career of Anglin, who performed primarily from 1889 to 1936. Materials include correspondence both from other theatrical professionals and fans, production files, images of Margaret Anglin, and scrapbooks documenting her career.

ArchivalResource: 18.63 linear feet; 32 boxes

http://archives.nypl.org/the/18362 View

Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923. Scrapbook on theater, 1884-1925.

Title: Scrapbook on theater, 1884-1925.

Volume of programs and clippings. Includes material on Sarah Bernhardt, Henry Miller, Margaret Anglin, N.C. Goodwin, Maxine Elliott, Janice Meredith, Annie Russell, John Drew, and Richard Golden.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. ; 32 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/430361896 View

Alexander Woollcott correspondence, ca. 1856-1943 (inclusive), 1920-1943 (bulk).

Title: Alexander Woollcott correspondence, ca. 1856-1943 (inclusive), 1920-1943 (bulk).

Correspondence with the American drama critic Alexander Woollcott from authors and actors about the theater and the film industry.

ArchivalResource: 27 boxes and 11 volumes (22.5 linear ft. )

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00746/catalog View

Wells collection of theatrical photographs, ca. 1890-1930.

Title: Wells collection of theatrical photographs, ca. 1890-1930.

Portrait photographs of actors and actresses collected by George Doane Wells.

ArchivalResource: 2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou02002/catalog View

Winter, William, 1836-1917,. Typescript letter from William Winter, New York, to Louis Nethersole, New York [manuscript], 1910 June 2.

Title: Typescript letter from William Winter, New York, to Louis Nethersole, New York [manuscript], 1910 June 2.

Declines an invitation to participate in Miss Anglin's performance of "Antigone" at Berkeley, California. Addressed to Nethersole as Manager for Miss Margaret Anglin, 28 West Forty second Street, New York City. On letterhead of 46 (Old Number 17) Third Avenue New Brighton, Staten Island, New York. Winter's own file copy, unsigned.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 28 x 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/592756069 View

Kester, Paul, 1870-1933. Paul Kester papers, 1880-1933.

Title: Paul Kester papers, 1880-1933.

Collection consists of correspondence, literary manuscripts and personal papers of Paul Kester and his brother Vaughan covering their work as dramatists and their correspondence with people in the performing arts. Harriet Watkins Kester's and Jessie Jennings Kester's personal papers are included in the collection.

ArchivalResource: 43 linear feet (42 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122608015 View

Photographs of theatrical performers, 1862-1982.

Title: Photographs of theatrical performers, 1862-1982.

Collection of theatrical performers depicted in photographs, cartes-de-visites, cabinet photographs, photographic postcards, stereographs, copy prints, photogravures, and photomechanical prints.

ArchivalResource: 15 boxes (4.5 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou02223/catalog View

John Mason Brown papers, 1922-1967.

Title: John Mason Brown papers

Papers of American author and drama critic John Mason Brown.

ArchivalResource: 144 boxes (36 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00655/catalog View

Emeline Clark Roche Collection, 1815-1988

Title: Emeline Clark Roche Collection 1815-1988

The Emeline Roche Collection (1815-1988) consists of the Emeline Roche Papers (1815-1988) and the Jane Cowl Papers (1884-1949). The collection came in two installments: first after 1950 from Emeline Roche, the rest after her death from her executor and friend, Henry Grady.

ArchivalResource:

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21740 View

Additional papers, ca. 1870-1922.

Title: Additional papers, ca. 1870-1922.

Papers of American poet and feminist Josephine Preston Peabody.

ArchivalResource: 29 boxes (12 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00982/catalog View

Ward Morehouse papers, 1877-1966, 1924-1966

Title: Ward Morehouse papers 1877-1966 1924-1966

Ward Morehouse, journalist and playwright. The papers include correspondence, interviews, writings articles and ephemera documenting his career in the theater world.

ArchivalResource:

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21501 View

Browne, Maurice, 1881-1955. Ellen Van Volkenburg-Maurice Browne general correspondence, 1911-

Title: Ellen Van Volkenburg-Maurice Browne general correspondence, 1911-

ArchivalResource: ca. 5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34369992 View

Frohman, Daniel, 1851-1940,. Autograph letters signed to Daniel Frohman from various correspondents [manuscript], 1883-1926.

Title: Autograph letters signed to Daniel Frohman from various correspondents [manuscript], 1883-1926.

(14) describes Hackett's "triumph" in Stratford as Othello; (21) relates anecdotes about C.W. Couldock on the occasion of a proposed benefit; (22) mentions Jefferson's plan to "deal a little with the Bacon-Shakespeare matter" in a lecture. (30) from Clara Morris requests advice on the willing of her property; (36) expresses sympathy to Frohman at his brother's death; and (9) announces Twain's completion of "Prince and the Pauper." Also includes Frohman's collection of the typescripts of the letters.

ArchivalResource: 41 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436215737 View

Browne, Maurice, 1881-1955. Ellen Van Volkenburg-Maurice Browne general correspondence, 1911-

Title: Ellen Van Volkenburg-Maurice Browne general correspondence, 1911-

ArchivalResource: ca. 5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/68796446 View

MacKaye, Percy, 1875-1956. Percy MacKaye papers, 1879-1956.

Title: Percy MacKaye papers, 1879-1956.

The bulk of the collection consists of material pertaining to community drama; correspondence with literary and theatrical figures including Edgar Lee Masters, Edwin Arlington Robinson, George Pierce Baker, Theodore Dreiser, Amy Lowell, Upton Sinclair, Edward Gordon Craig, Louis Untermeyer and Thornton Wilder. Also contains poems; manuscripts of plays; journals and diaries of Marion MacKaye; correspondence between Percy and Marion; Percy's business correspondence including correspondence with publishers; some papers of Steele MacKaye and other MacKayes; and biographical material pertaining in particular to Percy MacKaye.

ArchivalResource: 165 boxes.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612378273 View

Kauser, Alice, ca. 1872-1945. Papers of Alice Kauser, ca. 1895-1940 (inclusive).

Title: Papers of Alice Kauser, ca. 1895-1940 (inclusive).

Contains mostly correspondence and some scripts.

ArchivalResource: ca. 5,000 letters (17 boxes).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612377100 View

Anglin, Margaret, 1876-1958,. Autograph letter signed from Margaret Anglin to Albert Marshman Palmer [manuscript], 1899 February 10.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Margaret Anglin to Albert Marshman Palmer [manuscript], 1899 February 10.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/230477613 View

Anglin, Margaret Mary, 1876-1958. Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [Wilmington, 9 March 1915], and [New York, n.d.], to Harry Harkness Flagler, 1915, 9 March.

Title: Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [Wilmington, 9 March 1915], and [New York, n.d.], to Harry Harkness Flagler, 1915, 9 March.

Expressing gratitude for his and Walter Damrosch's help with the Greek plays.

ArchivalResource: 2 items (5 p., with envelopes) ; (8vo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270680597 View

Randolph Somerville Papers, [ca. 1915]-1958.

Title: Randolph Somerville Papers [ca. 1915]-1958.

ArchivalResource: 29.5 linear ft. (63 document boxes & 1 flat box).

http://findingaids.cul.columbia.edu/ead/nnc-rb/ldpd_4079354 View

Somerville, Randolph, 1891-1958. Papers, [ca. 1915]-1958.

Title: Papers, [ca. 1915]-1958.

Papers, promptbooks, photographs, lecture notes, correspondence, and theatrical files of Somerville. Included are materials from the Washington Square Players and Duke's Oak Theatre in Cooperstown, N.Y.

ArchivalResource: 28.5 linear ft. (ca. 750 items in 62 boxes & 1 flat vol. & 1 flat box).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122611126 View

Jorgelesco, Jomel. Theatrical illustrations, 19--

Title: Theatrical illustrations, 19--

Includes a caricature of Margaret Anglin; four black and white prints signed Scheel; two black and white prints signed "J" (Jomel Jorgelesco on verso); a drawing in ink, possibly a poster for Babes in Toyland; a mockup for a production called The Miracle; two posters in ink and watercolor (one in pieces) for the new musical extravaganza, The Wizard of Oz in a Grand Opera House [Chicago, 1902] summer production; a painting, possibly The Awakening of Mr. Pipp; and another painting depicting stage, orchestra and audience in an unidentified musical production.

ArchivalResource: 13 drawings : b&w ; 42 cm. x 58 cm. and smaller.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/741311050 View

Robinson Locke Collection, 1870-1920

Title: Robinson Locke Collection 1870-1920

The Robinson Locke Collection consists of dramatic scrapbooks and portfolios containing clippings, programs, photographs, prints, and letters documenting American theater history.

ArchivalResource:

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21467 View

Paul Kester papers, 1880-1933

Title: Paul Kester papers 1880-1933

Paul Kester (1870-1933) was an American dramatist and author. He wrote popular novels and also plays which were produced on Broadway with well-known American and British actors. His older brother, Vaughan Kester (1869-1911) was a journalist and novelist who wrote short stories and assisted Paul with his plays. Harriet Watkins Kester was their mother and Jessie Jennings Kester was married to Vaughan Kester. Collection consists of correspondence, literary manuscripts and personal papers of Paul Kester and his brother Vaughan covering their work as dramatists and their correspondence with people in the performing arts. Harriet Watkins Kester's and Jessie Jennings Kester's personal papers are included in the collection. The bulk of Paul Kester's papers is correspondence with actors, actresses, playwrights, producers, publishers, and script writers. His personal letters, 1888-1924, are mainly to his mother, brother and sister-in-law and many of the letters refer to his daily activities as a playwright. Writings contain his working notes and drafts of some of his plays and novels. Miscellaneous papers include photographs of the Kester family and small collections of other individuals' papers. Vaughan Kester's papers contain incoming letters from colleagues; outgoing letters, 1891-1907, to his mother and to Paul Wilstach; writings; and miscellaneous papers. Papers of Harriet Watkins Kester consist of correspondence, 1874-1926, with her sons Paul and Vaughan about their careers and with her daughter-in-law Jessie; and writings, diaries and other materials. Jessie Jennings Kester's correspondence, 1899-1914, is with friends, her brother-in-law and mother-in-law, and with various members of the Kester and Watkins families. Also includes scrapbooks with press notices of Paul Kester's novels and plays.

ArchivalResource: 43 linear feet (42 boxes)

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1641 View

Fisk, James K. James K. Fisk papers concerning the Players Club of San Francisco, 1904-1950.

Title: James K. Fisk papers concerning the Players Club of San Francisco, 1904-1950.

Consists of correspondence, scrapbooks, posters, newspaper articles, writings and memorabilia concerning James K. Fisk, the Players Club of San Francisco, its productions, the local theater scene, and Berkeley's Greek Theater. Correspondents include Margaret Anglin.

ArchivalResource: 1 carton, 4 v. and 1 oversize folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/215135307 View

Century Company records

Title: Century Company records

The Century Company published the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, which was widely regarded as the best general periodical of its time, performing a role as cultural arbiter during the 1880s and 1890s. It was founded in New York City in 1881 and also published the children's magazine St. Nicholas, dictionaries, and books. The Century Company records date from 1870 to the 1930s and chiefly contain correspondence with contributors, readers, public figures, and literary agents. A number of manuscripts and proofs in the collection are extensively edited and taken with annotations on letters provide a detailed record of the outlook, standards, and functions of the company.

ArchivalResource: 60.4 linear feet; 151 boxes

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/504 View

Portraits of University of California individuals and groups, ca. 1850-[ongoing]

Title: Portraits of University of California individuals and groups, ca. 1850-[ongoing]

The collection consists of identified individuals and groups connected to the University of California, primarily from the Berkeley campus and the system-wide administration.

ArchivalResource: Ca. 4500 items

http://www.oac.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt438nc76z View

Scrapbook on theater in San Francisco [1910-1913].

Title: Scrapbook on theater in San Francisco [1910-1913].

Volume of programs and clippings. Includes portraits and information on performances by Margaret Anglin, James K. Hackett, Nance O'Neil, Henrietta Crosman, Nazimova, and others; material on theater, some opera and dance.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. : ill., ports. ; 31 x 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/430366126 View

Locke, Robinson, 1856-1920,. Robinson Locke Collection, 1870-1920.

Title: Robinson Locke Collection, 1870-1920.

The Robinson Locke Collection consists of dramatic scrapbooks and portfolios containing clippings, programs, photographs, prints, and letters documenting American theater history.

ArchivalResource: 1016 v. and 2,215 portfolios.Series 1: 42 microfilm reels.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122346238 View