Lester Donahue performing arts collection, 1871-1963.

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Lester Donahue performing arts collection, 1871-1963.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42840136

Collection consists of hundreds of autographed editions of biographies and autobiographies of theater and film personalities from the 1880-90s to the 1950s with an emphasis on artists of 1910-1930. Several boxes of playbills, programs, and clippings accompany this group. Also, journal issues pertaining to performing arts, papers of Lester Donahue (including correspondence, certificates, articles written by him, etc.), sheet music, book jackets and artifacts. A substantial portion of the collection pertains to the stage actress Helena Modjeska. Modjeska materials include books, photographs, letters, playbills, scrapbooks, typescript biographies, and several artifacts belonging to the actress.

21 boxes (ca. 6 linear ft.)printed books ca. 300 items.

Loyola Marymount University, William H. Hannon Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7480623

Loyola Marymount University, William H. Hannon Library

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Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909

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Polish actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Arthur Sullivan, 1884 June 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125606 Actress. From the description of Letter of Helena Modjeska, 1884. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454585 ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Los Angeles (Calif.). Municipal Art Commission

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Donahue, Lester, 1892-1964.

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Lester Donahue was a concert pianist until the 1950s. He was involved heavily in the Los Angeles Art Commission. The collection is his personal library and memorabilia, central to which are the Helena Modjeska materials. Helena Modjeska was one of the greatest international actresses of her time. Born in Poland she spent most of her brilliant career in the United States, moving to the Orange County region in Southern California in 1875. She toured the States with such es...