Genevieve Adale Davis photograph collection [graphic]. ca. 1860-ca. 1961, bulk ca. 1911-ca. 1925.

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Genevieve Adale Davis photograph collection [graphic]. ca. 1860-ca. 1961, bulk ca. 1911-ca. 1925.

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Photographs include studio portraits, publicity photographs, snapshots and other photographs pertaining to the personal life and entertainment career of California actress and vaudeville singer Genevieve Davis. Davis is depicted chiefly from childhood through the end of her performing career. Also includes carte de visite and cabinet card portraits of her mother, father and sister, as well as other family members and fellow entertainers. Also includes photographs taken during motion picture productions at the Selig Polyscope Studios and of various musical theater productions. Album contains snapshot photographs documenting Davis' troupe The Seven Colonial Belles, and perhaps other acts, during leisure time on their tours throughout California and other locations. Album snapshots depict troupe members, theaters, local attractions, friends, and World War I soldiers. Collection also includes various official documents (passport, certificates of citizenship and baptism, etc.), correspondence, and numerous press clippings.

2 boxes (ca. 250 photographic prints), 1 album (ca. 800 photographic prints) and 4 oversize folders (ca. 50 photographic prints) : b&w and albumen ; 11 x 14 in. or smaller.

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