Papers of Carl Backman 1894-1960.

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Papers of Carl Backman 1894-1960.

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Contains a variety of materials about the Chautauqua circuit. Many of these are specific to the Redpath Bureau, but other lyceum bureaus do have some material here. Included in these materials are financial papers, various correspondence, playbills, talent lists and more. One item of note is a Gallery of Players published in 1894. In this book there are many full page photographs of some of the more prominent talents of the time. The actors may not be part of the Chautauqua circuit. There is also a collection of materials related to Gay MacLaren. These include correspondance, photographs, There is also a collection of materials related to Gay MacLaren. These include correspondance, photographs, There is also a collection of materials related to Gay MacLaren. These include correspondance, photographs, newspaper clippings and some writings.

1 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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University of Iowa Libraries

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MacLaren, Gay

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Redpath lyceum bureau

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The Redpath Lyceum Bureau was founded by James C. Redpath in 1868 as a commercial lecture bureau. In 1901, Keith Vawter purchased a one-third interest in the bureau, and in 1904 launched the first Chautauqua circuit. The Redpath Lyceum Bureau had offices in a number of locations including Cedar Rapids, Iowa; White Plains,New York; Columbus, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois, and; Kansas City, Missouri. From the description of Records of the Redpath Chautauqua Collection, 1890-1944 (bulk 1904-1...

Backman, Carl E., -1973

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Carl E. Backman was employed by the Redpath Bureau. He suceeded L. B. Crotty as manager of the Western Department in Chicago. He died in 1973. Carl Backman was married to Chautauqua performer Gay MacLaren. A wedding invitation in the collection indicates that they may have been married in 1937. MacLaren was a sucessful actress and singer, performing across the country. She wrote a book about her experiences on the Chautauqua circuit titled "Morally We Roll Along." From the descriptio...