Russell, Edith, 1898-1967

Edith Russell Harrington was a writer, producer, and director of civic pageants across the South, who professionally used the name Edith Russell. With her husband, Herschel R. Harrington, she founded Harrington-Russell Studios, Complete Pageant Service, in Asheville, N.C., in 1930, and operated the business for about fifteen years. Herschel Harrington did technical work, including lighting and set design, for the pageants his wife wrote and directed.

From the description of Edith Russell papers, 1930-1973 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25422562

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