Richard and Edith Barstow Papers, 1915-1980.

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Richard and Edith Barstow Papers, 1915-1980.

The Richard and Edith Barstow papers consist of photographs, correspondence, scrapbooks, clippings and working notes of their careers on stage, screen and in the circus. Career until her death in 1960 and her brother, Richard's career until his death in 1981.

6.8 lin.ft. (17 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6686059

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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