Harmount's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company collection, ca. 1890-1961.

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Harmount's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company collection, ca. 1890-1961.

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The collection consists of John Moore's handwritten directions for the New York productions of Uncle Tom's Cabin, prompt-books and scripts, bills, receipts, account books, business correspondence, bookings, schedules, contracts, advertisements, photographs, tickets, scrapbooks, posters, a list of the production history of the play in London, England, correspondence of and to Prof. John McDowell. Also included are materials from the production staged by Prof. William G. Bale for the 100th anniversary of Aiken's play. Bale's production used Harmount's original scenery (by Armbruster Scenic Studios), which is now a part of the collection (12 drops, 4 banners, misc. other items). Also a lecture by Prof. John McDowell.

ca. 25 cubic ft.

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Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896

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Harriet Beecher Stowe (b. June 14, 1811, Litchfield, Connecticut – d. July 1, 1896, Hartford, Connecticut) was an American abolitionist and author. She is the daughter of Rev. Lyman Beecher who preached against slavery. She is best known for writing Uncle Tom's Cabin. It became an instant and controversial best-seller, both in the United States and abroad. The novel had a major impact on Northerners' attitudes toward slavery and by the beginning of the Civil War had sold more than a million copi...

Aiken, George L., 1830-1876

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Moore, John, 1814-

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Moore was in the stage department of the theatre. From the description of Autograph letters signed from John Moore to Augustin Daly [manuscript], 1869-1892. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281830039 ...

Harmount, Albert L.

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McDowell, John Huber 1903-

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Harmount, Clarence.

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Bale, William G.

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Armbruster Scenic Studio.

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Harmount's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company.

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