Winthrop Ames papers 1908-1931

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Winthrop Ames papers 1908-1931

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Most of the collection documents the workings of the New Theatre Company during its short life, 1908-1911. Ames was the managing director of this theater which was, at the time, the largest playhouse in New York City.

1 linear foot; 1 box and 1 volume

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6318010

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Ames, Winthrop, 1870-1937

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Theatrical manager, producer, director and writer, Winthrop Ames was born on November 25, 1870 into a wealthy and socially prominent family in North Easton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard and began a career in publishing because of his family's strong opposition to a career in theater. In 1904, however, he traveled to Europe to study the "new stagecraft" and on his return became joint manager of the Castle Square Theatre in Boston with Loren F. Deland. This led to his appointment in 1...

New Theatre (New York, N.Y.)

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