Papers, 1885-1927.

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Papers, 1885-1927.

Correspondence between Locke and various actors, directors, writers and the public concerning his review of plays, as theater critic for the Toledo Blade. Also includes subject files, financial documents, and printed material.

1 box (1 linear ft.)

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Locke, Robinson, 1856-1920

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Robinson Locke (1856-1920) was a journalist, newspaper editor, diplomat, drama critic, Mason, bank director, and civic leader, of Toledo, Ohio. Owner and editor of the Toledo Blade, an Ohio newspaper founded by his father, Locke was a serious collector of material documenting American theater history. From the 1890s, Locke served as drama critic for his newspaper under the name of Rodney Lee. Starting as a small reference collection of theatrical clippings to support his work, the collection exp...