Gertrude Lawrence scrapbook 1952-1953

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Gertrude Lawrence scrapbook 1952-1953

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1700

This scrapbook is comprised of condolence letters, cards, and telegrams sent to Gertrude Lawrence's husband Richard Aldrich after the actress's sudden death in 1952. Included are remembrances from friends, former colleagues, and admirers. Also present are sympathy letters that were not inserted into the scrapbook

.62 linear foot (1 box, 1 volume)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6311629

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Aldrich, Richard Stoddard, 1902-1986

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Richard Aldrich, theatrical producer. From the description of Scrapbook of clippings on his production of The importance of being Earnest, 1938-1939. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652035 From the description of Scrapbook of clippings on productions, 1933-1934. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122607200 ...

Lawrence, Gertrude

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Gertrude Lawrence, actress, was born Gertrud Alexandra Dagnar Lawrence Klasen in London, England on July 4, 1898. She was a musical star of stage and screen. She worked frequently with producer John Golden, and with actor and writer Noel Coward. Miss Lawrence's last stage appearance was with Yul Brynner in the musical, The King and I, in 1951. Gertrude Lawrence died on September 6, 1952. From the guide to the Gertrude Lawrence collection, 1910-1952, (The New York Public Library. Bill...