Arthur William Row papers 1902-1961

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Arthur William Row papers 1902-1961

The collection consists primarily of correspondence (bulk late 1950s) concerning Row's writings, especially his book on Sarah Bernhardt; and the writings themselves, mostly theatrical reminiscences, in typescript and note form. As well as Bernhardt, Row wrote laudatory personal accounts of the Barrymores, John Gielgud, Richard Mansfield, Paul Muni, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Ellen Terry and Blanche Yurka, among others. The collection also contains some personal biographical material, publicity for Row's book, clippings of play reviews, and some material, mostly publicity, for The Afternoon Theatre under Row's direction.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6317679

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Thomas Lanier Williams was born on March 26, 1911 in Columbus, Mississippi. His father, Cornelius, a salesman who was largely absent had a bad relationship with Tennessee, the second of his three children. Consequently, Tennessee was raised predominantly by his mother, Edwina, and maternal grandparents. His often strained and disturbed family life became the fodder for many of his plays. After moving to New Orleans in his late 20s, and adopting the name Tenn...

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Cowl, Jane, 1884-1950

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Row, Arthur William, 1878-1961

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Arthur W. Row (1878-1961) was an actor, writer and director. He was in the class of 1901, and was a member of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, although he only attended Tufts in 1897-98 as a special student. This collection includes books, playscripts, photographs, periodicals that he wrote and letters all concerning his role as an actor, writer, and theatre director. An inventory of his collection exists, and while most of the items have been accounted for according to Row's inventory. In additi...

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British actress. From the description of Dame Ellen Terry correspondence and calling card, 1896. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980587 Epithet: actress British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000208.0x000002 Dame Ellen Terry was a 19th century British actress, who for many years performed opposite Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre, London. She was made a Dame Grand Cross in 1925. Fro...

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