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Wilstach, Frank Jenners, 1865-1933. Frank Jenners Wilstach papers, 1772-1933, bulk (1915-1933)

Title: Frank Jenners Wilstach papers, 1772-1933, bulk (1915-1933)

Collection consists of correspondence, writings and other papers of Frank J. Wilstach and his father, John A. Wilstach.

ArchivalResource: 8 linear feet (13 boxes, 5 v.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144652442 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. A capitol comedy; a comedy in four acts, by Paul Wilstach.

Title: A capitol comedy; a comedy in four acts, by Paul Wilstach. [c1900]

ArchivalResource: 48, 32, 35, 20 f. 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44468115 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. Richard Mansfield collection, 1889-1918 (bulk 1898-1909).

Title: Richard Mansfield collection, 1889-1918 (bulk 1898-1909).

Correspondence, writings, scrapbooks, and other papers of or relating to the actor Richard Mansfield (1857-1907) who was noted for introducing the works of Henrik Ibsen and Bernard Shaw to American audiences. The collection was compiled by his friend and secretary, author Paul Wilstach, and includes source material for and ms. of Wilstach's biography, Richard Mansfield, The Actor and the Man (1908). Also included is correspondence between Wilstach and Mansfield's widow, Beatrice Cameron Mansfield. One scrapbook is devoted to the theater in general and also contains Wilstach family material; another, devoted to Mansfield's career, was compiled by Mrs. J. P. Pollard.

ArchivalResource: 2000 items.6 containers plus 2 oversize.2.4 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/82961899 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952,. Autograph letter signed from Paul Wilstach, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1904 March 7.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Paul Wilstach, New York, to William Winter [manuscript], 1904 March 7.

Wilstach sends two seats for Thursday March 10 with Richard Mansfield's compliments. On letterhead of the New Amsterdam Theatre, New York.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 14 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/676694580 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

Morgan, Appleton, 1845-1928,. Autograph and typescript letters signed to Appleton Morgan from various correspondents [manuscript], 1850-1908.

Title: Autograph and typescript letters signed to Appleton Morgan from various correspondents [manuscript], 1850-1908.

The majority of the letters concern Morgan's dealings with the Shakespeare Society of New York, the Colonial Club and the Reform Club. Several letters mention the Bankside Restoration Shakespeare series edited by Morgan. Correspondents include: F.W. Holland, William F. Morgan, Thomas Jefferson McKee, J. Woods Poinier, Alexander Burton Hagner, Whitelaw Reid, William Archer Cocke, J.M. Merrick, C.J. Reilly, John Eaton, Frederick William Seward, Algernon Sydney Sullivan, Geoge Shea, William King Rogers, N.[?] Fowler, Rev. R. Sprague, Henry J. Ramsdell, G.W. Carlton, Robert Harris, Ignatius Donnelly, Constance M. Pott (Mrs. Henry Pott), J.H. Nodal, Droste, Howard Malcolm Jenkins, Joseph Parker Norris, W.J. Rolfe, William Douglas O'Connor, T.W. Luagge, O'Toll, Alvey A. Ader, Frederick Hawley, H.P. Stokes, August Belmont, L.O. Amundson, George Washington Vanderbilt, James Grant Wilson, James R. Hawley, John Bartlett, Nelson Wheatcroft, William Fearing Gill, Sarah Heywood Trumbull, Martin Warren Cooke, Horace Porter, George Parsons Lathrop, Edwin Reed, T.J. Morgan, George Robert Sims, John Fiske, John Quincy Adams Ward, John J. Read, Molly Elliot Seawell, Richard Wayne Parker, William Travers Jerome, Fernand Henry, Edwin Warfield, M. Nagai, Moncure Daniel Conway, Peter Leary, Latham Davis, Felix Mansfield, R.L. Ashurst, Francis Wilson, H.O. Laug[r?], Francis Asbury Smith, Gustav Holzer, Henry Douglas Robinson, Paul Wilstach, Charles E. Phelps, Minnie Maddern Fiske, John Malone, Horace Howard Furness, W.J.R., Alfred H. Wall, Frank H. [surname illegible], Sir Edward Sullivan and other unidentified or illegible correspondents. Includes one postcard from Thomas Jefferson McKee to J.W. Poinier, Jr., Newark, New Jersey (4); one letter from J. Parker Norris to [William James?] Rolfe, on the topic of Appleton Morgan, dated 1885 (30); one letter in French from Fernand Henry, Le Muy Var (63); one letter to B. Frank Carpenter, Westfield, New Jersey, from Latham Davis, First National Bank, Omaha on meeting Dr. Morgan, dated 1907 (69); one letter in French and English from Copenhague, Direction de la Bibliothèque Royale, signed from H.O. Laug[r?] (77); and one invitation from The Players Club dated April 23, endorsed by Laurence Hutton (88). The letter from Alfred H. Wall includes a clipping pasted on the second leaf of the letter on the topic of Shakespeare's church at Stratford-on-Avon (92). Items (87-94) are undated.

ArchivalResource: 94 items ; 14 x 11 cm to 29 x 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/471767078 View

Frank Jenners Wilstach papers, 1772-1933, 1915-1933

Title: Frank Jenners Wilstach papers 1772-1933 1915-1933

Frank Jenners Wilstach (1865-1933) was an American theatrical business manager, press agent, author, and compiler of A Dictionary of Similes. In addition to the dictionary, which was first published in 1916, he wrote a book and articles about Wild Bill Hickok. Collection consists of correspondence, writings and other papers of Frank J. Wilstach and his father, John A. Wilstach. General correspondence, 1873-1933, concerns business matters and research on Wild Bill Hickok. Family correspondence, 1772-1933, contains genealogical information and letters of related families. Writings include articles, plays, poems, biographical sketches, notes, clippings, and some correspondence about particular writings. Wild Bill Hickok materials consist of manuscript and printers copy of Wilstach's book plus photostats and clippings used in his research and clippings of reviews. Bulk of the collection is materials, 1915-1932, he gathered for A Dictionary of Similes and includes original typescript, notes, correspondence, and clippings and other printed matter. Also, John A. Wilstach's scrapbook and notebooks on literature, law and miscellaneous subjects.

ArchivalResource: 8 linear feet (13 boxes, 5 v.)

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/3355 View

Wilstach, Paul. Jefferson Kipp [microform] : a comedy in three acts / by Paul Wilstach.

Title: Jefferson Kipp [microform] : a comedy in three acts / by Paul Wilstach. 1906.

ArchivalResource: 161 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16878724 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. Thais [collection] : the story of a courtezan who became a saint and a monk who became a man : founded on Anatole France's novel / by Paul Wilstach.

Title: Thais [collection] : the story of a courtezan who became a saint and a monk who became a man : founded on Anatole France's novel / by Paul Wilstach. [between 1900 and 1952?]

Two typescript promptbooks in English.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17150323 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952,. Autograph letter signed from Paul Wilstach, Washington, D.C., to William Winter [manuscript], 1907 April 5.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Paul Wilstach, Washington, D.C., to William Winter [manuscript], 1907 April 5.

Wilstach is sending a brief of Mr. Mansfield's tours during the past ten years. He hopes Mansfield is mistaken the belief that Wilstach has displeased Winter. Addressed from The Benedik, 1808 Eye Street, Washington, D.C.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 14 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/676694579 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

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. One to dinner; comedy in one act, by Paul Wilstach.

Title: One to dinner; comedy in one act, by Paul Wilstach. [189-]

ArchivalResource: 49 f. 14 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44505165 View

Paul Wilstach Collection of Richard Mansfield Papers, 1889-1918, (bulk 1898-1909)

Title: Paul Wilstach Collection of Richard Mansfield Papers 1889-1918 (bulk 1898-1909)

Author and biographer (Wilstach). Actor (Mansfield). Scrapbooks, correspondence, plays, printed matter, and biographical material mainly created by Mansfield and collected by Wilstach, who served as Mansfield's secretary

ArchivalResource: 2000 items; 6 containers plus 2 oversize; 2.4 linear feet

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008093 View

Mansfield, Beatrice Cameron, b. 1868,. Autograph letters signed from Beatrice Cameron Mansfield, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1905-1906.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Beatrice Cameron Mansfield, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1905-1906.

(1) Mansfield writes that she is enclosing an article from Los Angeles written by Mr. Chapman (no longer enclosed). She refers to Winter's daughter, Viola, and sends holiday greetings. (2) She writes that they have the book and are glad to have it; asks Winter to make an effort to see Dick [Richard Mansfield], as he "sometimes doubts the affection of people for him and needs assurance." Both on letterhead of 316 Riverside Drive and both with accompanying envelopes addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667628160 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. "Keegan's pal." A play ... by Paul Wilstach ...

Title: "Keegan's pal." A play ... by Paul Wilstach ... 1906.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44468134 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. Bridget; play in one act, by Paul Wilstach.

Title: Bridget; play in one act, by Paul Wilstach. [1897]

ArchivalResource: 59 f. 14 x 22 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44468108 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. A game for two: an episode in one act for a man and his wife, by Paul Wilstach ...

Title: A game for two: an episode in one act for a man and his wife, by Paul Wilstach ... c1896.

ArchivalResource: 31 f. 28 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44506288 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. "Jefferson Kipp;" a comedy in three acts, by Paul Wilstach.

Title: "Jefferson Kipp;" a comedy in three acts, by Paul Wilstach. c1906.

ArchivalResource: 3 parts in 1 v. 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44468128 View

Wilstach, Paul. Adhemar [microform] : a play in four acts / by Paul Wilstach.

Title: Adhemar [microform] : a play in four acts / by Paul Wilstach. 1904.

ArchivalResource: 146 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15861171 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. "The grisette," by Paul Wilstach.

Title: "The grisette," by Paul Wilstach. [189-]

ArchivalResource: 28 f. 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44506093 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952. "An ounce of prevention;" a comedy in one act, by Paul Wilstach.

Title: "An ounce of prevention;" a comedy in one act, by Paul Wilstach. [189-]

ArchivalResource: 25 f. 29 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/44506072 View

Avebury, John Lubbock, 1st Baron, 1834-1913. Avebury Papers. B. Correspondence relating to Lord Avebury's collections and publications; 1866-1911, n.d. Vol. XLI C (ff. 146). The Pleasures of Life, 1887-1889; 1887-1909, n.d. R-Y.

Title: Vol. XLI C (ff. 146). R-Y.includes:f. 1 Lala Ram, of Mainpuri: Letter to Lord Avebury,: 1903.f. 3 Adam Rankine, of Bristol: Letter to Sir J. Lubbock: 1888.ff. 5, 6 William Rathbone, MP: Letters to Sir J. Lubbock: 1871-1889.f. 10 Ellen Sophy R...

ArchivalResource: 1 item

http://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?srt=rank&ct=search&mode=Basic&indx=1&vl(freeText0)=040-002016516&fn=search&vid=IAMS_VU2 View

Palmer, Albert Marshman, 1838-1905,. Autograph letter signed from Albert Marshman Palmer, London, to William Winter, Stratford-upon-Avon [manuscript], 1889 August 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Albert Marshman Palmer, London, to William Winter, Stratford-upon-Avon [manuscript], 1889 August 4.

Palmer discusses his upcoming travel plans and writes of his time in London. On letterhead of the Hotel Victoria, Northumberland Avenue, London, W.C. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at the Red Horse Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 16 x 10 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667624167 View

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952,. Typed letter signed from Paul Wilstach, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1908 April 26.

Title: Typed letter signed from Paul Wilstach, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1908 April 26.

Wilstach writes that he should have "respected your wishes in regard to the omission of quotations from your writings, even if they were not protected by copyright, though my book will be poorer thereby." With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at No. 3 Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, New York. Annotated by Jefferson Winter.

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; folded to 12 x 21 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667627687 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

Wilstach, Paul, 1870-1952,. Autograph letter signed from Paul Wilstach, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1907 September 27.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Paul Wilstach, New York, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1907 September 27.

Wilstach informs Winter that he is writing a biography of Richard Mansfield and hopes that he may seek information and advice from Winter. Addressed from 16 Gramercy Park. With accompanying envelope addressed to Winter at 3 Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/676693710 View

Mansfield, Richard, 1857-1907,. Autograph letters signed from Richard Mansfield to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1906.

Title: Autograph letters signed from Richard Mansfield to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1906.

(1) Mansfield is disappointed that his efforts to have Winter in New London and New York were in vain. He will be here for a few more days if Winter has time to see him. Dated Thursday; postmark dated Sep. 26, 1906. On letterhead of The Essex, Madison Ave. & 56th Street, New York. (2) Mansfield writes that he had an attack of neuralgia brought on by fatigue from playing Peer Gynt every night for four weeks. He would like a melo-drama with a great character. On letterhead of 415 Elm Street, "Chicago" written on first leaf. Both with accompanying envelopes addressed to Winter at 17 Third Avenue, Fort Hill, New Brighton, Staten Island.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/667627716 View