Ray Henderson papers, 1904-1937

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Ray Henderson papers, 1904-1937

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/144651943

The Ray Henderson papers consist of correspondence, personal papers and ephemera, clippings and professional materials from his career as a publicist and advance man, that document both his personal life and his work for many of the theater personalities of the early 20th century. The papers are rich in information on early 20th century theater through the voluminous and news-filled correspondence of many actors, who were both friends and clients of Henderson. Notables include George Arliss, Katharine Cornell, E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe.

13.9 linear feet (8 boxes and 10 scrapbooks)

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6827182

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Sothern, E. H. (Edward Hugh), 1859-1933

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Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, Sir, 1853-1937

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Henderson, Ray, 1889-1937

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Ray Henderson, press agent, was born John Ray Henderson on August 25, 1889 in Saguache County, Colorado, the youngest child of Robert Louis Henderson and Willamartha Laura Harris. At an early age he developed a love of the performing arts, attending theatrical and musical performances as they toured the Colorado Springs area. He began his career as a publicity man in Colorado Springs, doing house publicity for local theaters. Later, he joined the Forbes-Robertson Company as a press ...

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McClintic, Guthrie, 1893-1961

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