Elsie Leslie papers, 1889-1972.

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Elsie Leslie papers, 1889-1972.

The collection contains letters to Elsie Leslie from friends and admirers, publicity photographs of Leslie as a child and an adult actress, and her autograph album containing letters, photographs, clippings, autographs and cards.

ca. 2.8 lin. ft. (4 boxes).

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SNAC Resource ID: 6719183

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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