Papers of Maude Adams, 1877-1956 (inclusive), 1899-1918, 1931-1953 (bulk).

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Papers of Maude Adams, 1877-1956 (inclusive), 1899-1918, 1931-1953 (bulk).

Contains correspondence, scripts, scrapbooks, photographs, notes for her book on speech: Exercises in the Pronunciation of Certain Difficult Sounds in English Speech, programs, and clippings pertaining to her theatrical and teaching career.

29 boxes and 5 volumes (12 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7795511

Houghton Library

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