Benefit performances collection, 1879-1985, 1879-1930 (bulk)

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Benefit performances collection, 1879-1985, 1879-1930 (bulk)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155489812

Programs and a few clippings for theatrical and musical benefit performances held in New York City to aid various actors' relief organizations such as the Actors' Fund of America, and to raise money for war victims and other groups.

1 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6876704

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Actors' Fund of America

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The Actors’ Fund of America was founded in 1882 largely through the efforts of Harrison Grey Fiske, the owner of a theater trade publication, the New York Dramatic Mirror. The Fund got off to a rousing start, fueled by Fiske’s enthusiasm; by the “instinctive generosity of show people” (Simon, p. 3); and – most important – by the backing of the nineteenth-century theatrical elite, the actor-managers who owned and operated the theaters and from whose ranks the Fund’s officers and trus...

Museum of the city of New York

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The Works Progress Administration sponsored seven photographers for the Federal Art Project for specific projects in New York City. From the description of Works Progress Administration photographic negative collection, 1937-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155487078 Incorporated in 1923 to collect objects which illustrate the growth and progress of New York City and to educate the public about the city's history. From the description of Records, 1927-1985. (...