Redpath lyceum bureau
The Redpath Lyceum Bureau was founded by James C. Redpath in 1868 as a commercial lecture bureau. In 1901, Keith Vawter purchased a one-third interest in the bureau, and in 1904 launched the first Chautauqua circuit. The Redpath Lyceum Bureau had offices in a number of locations including Cedar Rapids, Iowa; White Plains,New York; Columbus, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois, and; Kansas City, Missouri.
From the description of Records of the Redpath Chautauqua Collection, 1890-1944 (bulk 1904-1935). (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233121845