Una Abell Brinker papers, 1895-1952.

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Una Abell Brinker papers, 1895-1952.

The papers of Una Abell Brinker contain photographs, correspondence, personal mementos, unpublished writings and clippings of both her private life and career in the Newark theater and span the years 1895 to 1952.

.8 lin. ft. (2 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6827411

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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