The sultan of Sulu [collection] [microform] : a musical comedy / words by George Ade ; music by Alfred G. Wathall. 1902-1903.

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The sultan of Sulu [collection] [microform] : a musical comedy / words by George Ade ; music by Alfred G. Wathall. 1902-1903.

Arranged in three groups: I. Vocal scores (31). II. Librettos (1). III. Promptbooks (11 in 12 parts). All vocal scores are published by M. Witmark (New York, 1902), but there are three versions with varying content (a 2-act version, a 3-act version, and a 3-act version with the addition of the song "Spooney Town"). The libretto was published by R.H. Russell (New York, 1903) and, in addition to a performance history, includes photographic illustrations of the production. The promptbooks are typescript (differing versions with varying content).

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Ade, George, 1866-1944

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Hoosier journalist, humorist, and playwright best known for his Chicago Record column, "Stories of the streets and of the town," which was illustrated by John T. McCutcheon; for his syndicated "Fables in slang;" and for his Broadway plays including The college widow and The county chairman. From the description of George Ade papers, 1871-1970. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 41996200 George Ade was born in Kentland, Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University in 188...

Wathall, Alfred G. (Alfred George), 1880-1938

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