American Dramatic Fund Association
Variant namesFounded in 1848 in New York City, the American Dramatic Fund Association is now known as the Actors' Fund of America.
From the description of Records of the American Dramatic Fund Association, 1848-1889 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 612377316
The American Dramatic Fund Association was founded in New York City in 1848 for the purpose of aiding members of the theatrical profession (actors, dancers and singers) who were unable to work, helping to support members' widows and orphans, and defraying funeral expenses of members. The organization has been known as the Actors' Fund of America since 1882.
From the description of American Dramatic Fund Association records, 1830-1902. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122687100
From the guide to the American Dramatic Fund Association records, 1830-1902, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | American Dramatic Fund Association. Letter from the Office of Dramatic Fund Association, New York, to Charlotte Cushman [manuscript], 1849 November 5. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| creatorOf | American Dramatic Fund Association. Records of the American Dramatic Fund Association, 1848-1889 (inclusive). | Houghton Library | |
| creatorOf | American Dramatic Fund Association. American Dramatic Fund Association records, 1830-1902. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| creatorOf | American Dramatic Fund Association records, 1830-1902 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
| creatorOf | Harrison, W. B. (William Bristow), 1812-1881,. Autograph letter signed by W. B. Harrison as secretary for the American Dramatic Fund Association, Broadway, New York, to August Toedteberg [manuscript], 1845 June. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| referencedIn | Francis, John W. Letter, 1851 April 7. | American Periodical Series I |
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| associatedWith | Actors' Fund of America, New York. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Blake, William Rufus, 1805-1863 | person |
| correspondedWith | Brougham, John, 1810-1880 | person |
| correspondedWith | Cushman, Charlotte, 1816-1876 | person |
| associatedWith | Francis, John W. | person |
| correspondedWith | Gilbert, John, 1810-1889 | person |
| correspondedWith | Hamblin, Thomas Sowerby, 1800-1853 | person |
| associatedWith | Harrison, W. B. (William Bristow), 1812-1881, | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| United States | |||
| New York (State)--New York |
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| Theater |
| Theater |
| Theater |
| Theater |
| Acting |
| Charities |
| Charities |
| Entertainers |
| Performing arts |
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Corporate Body
Active 1848
Active 1889
