Adams, Frank R. (Frank Ramsay), 1883-1963

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Dates:

Birth 1883-07-07

Death 1963-10-08

Nationality: Americans,

Biographical notes:

Frank Ramsay Adams (1883-1963) was born in Morrison, Ill., and educated at the University of Chicago. He was the manager of the Playhouse Theater and owner of the Sylvan Beach Resort Co. in Whitehall, Mich., from 1916 to 1932. Adams also wrote short stories, plays, musical comedies, motion picture scripts, and lyrics for popular songs such as "I wonder who's kissing her now."

From the description of Frank R. Adams papers, 1908-1955. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 105206143

Lyricist.

From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p., 194-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270923765

Frank Adams was born in Morrison, Illinois in 1883 and educated at the University of Chicago. He began a writing career as a newspaper reporter in Chicago. From 1918 to 1932 he was manager of the Playhouse Theater and owner of the Sylvan Beach Resort Co., Whitehall, Michigan. He had stories published in many magazines, including Smart Set, Cosmopolitan, Black Cat, and Illustrated Detective . He also wrote plays, musical comedies, motion picture scripts, and lyrics for popular songs ("I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now?").

From the guide to the Frank R. Adams papers, 1908-1955, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)