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

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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

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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)

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creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. The isle of Bong-Bong [microform] : a musical comedy in two acts / book and lyrics by Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams ; music by Joseph E. Howard. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. The time, the place and the girl [collection] : a musical comedy in three acts / book and lyrics by Will M. Hough & Frank Adams ; music by Joseph E. Howard. University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. The umpire [microform] : musical comedy in two acts / book and lyrics by Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams ; music by Joseph E. Howard. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn Woodward, Stan J. Stan J. Woodward papers, 2005. Bentley Historical Library
creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. The umpire [collection] : a musical comedy in two acts / book and lyrics by Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams ; music by Joe Howard. University of Wisconsin - Madison, General Library System
creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. The land of nod [microform] : a musical extravaganza in a prologue and two acts / book and lyrics by Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams ; music by Joseph E. Howard. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Frank R. Adams papers, 1908-1955 University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf De Forest, Marian, 1864-1935. Mister man : a comedy in a prologue and three acts / by Marian de Forest ; based on a story by the same name by Frank R. Adams. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Rare Books
creatorOf Adams, Frank R. (Frank Ramsay), 1883-1963. Autograph card signed : [n.p., 194-?]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. The road to Mandalay [microform] : a musical play in three acts / by Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams ; with music by Joseph E. Howard. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn Sutton, Vida Ravenscroft, 1880-1956,. Autograph letter signed from Vida Sutton, New York, to Mr. Walter J. Toute [manuscript], 1911. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Hough, Will M., 1882-1962. The man outside [microform] : a one act sketch / by Will M. Hough and Frank R. Adams. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. His Highness the Bey [microform] : a musical satire in two acts / books and lyrics by Will M. Hough & Frank R. Adams ; music by Joseph E. Howard. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Adams, Frank R. (Frank Ramsay), 1883-1963. Frank R. Adams papers, 1908-1955. University of Oregon Libraries
creatorOf Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. The Land of Nod [musical extravaganza in a prologue and two acts] by Howard, Hough and Adams. [Book by Frank Adams and Will Hough; music by Joseph E. Howard. New York Public Library System, NYPL
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associatedWith De Forest, Marian, 1864-1935. person
associatedWith Hough, Will M., 1882-1962. person
associatedWith Howard, Joseph E. (Joseph Edgar), 1878-1961. person
associatedWith Sutton, Vida Ravenscroft, 1880-1956, person
associatedWith Woodward, Stan J. person
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Birth 1883-07-07

Death 1963-10-08

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