The M. Abbott Van Nostrand Theatre Collection, Samuel French Company Theatre Scrapbooks 1885-1947

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The M. Abbott Van Nostrand Theatre Collection, Samuel French Company Theatre Scrapbooks 1885-1947

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23 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings and programs related to theater productions in various United States cities between 1885 and 1947, presumably of plays published by the Samuel French Company.

21 flat boxes, 2 wrapped packages; (11.5 linear ft.)

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Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6321545

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Samuel French, Inc.

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Founded by Samuel French (1821-1898) in New York City in 1846, Samuel French, Inc. is the largest and oldest publisher and supplier of plays for amateur and stock theatre in the world. Moreover, the company also serves as a licensing agent for performance rights and runs a theatrical bookshop. ...

Van Nostrand, M. Abbott (Morris Abbott), collector

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The material formed a single unit as received from Mr. M. Abbott Van Nostrand, and presumably was housed together at Samuel French, Inc. as it is listed in this finding aid. From the guide to the The M. Abbott Van Nostrand Theatre Collection Music Holdings, ca. 1900-1950, (Amherst College Archives and Special Collections) M. Abbott Van Nostrand (1911-1995) was a member of the Amherst College class of 1934. For nearly forty years he was president of Samuel French, Inc., the o...

Amherst College. Class of 1934. Van Nostrand.

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