Ellen Van Volkenburg-Maurice Browne general correspondence, 1911-

Elmhirst, Dorothy Payne Whitney Straight, 1887-1968

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Dorothy Payne Whitney, daughter of William C. Whitney, a financier and Secretary of the Navy under President Grover Cleveland, married Willard Dickerman Straight in 19ll. Straight died in 1918, and she married Leonard Knight Elmhirst in 1925. Dorothy and Elmhirst purchased Dartington Hall, Devon, England, reconstructed the 14th century manor and founded a school on the property. Dartington Hall became a center for the arts and a leading coeducational progressive school. The New School for Social...

Cornell, Katharine, 1893-1974

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Katharine Cornell was born on February 16, 1893, in Berlin, where her father, Peter Cortelyou Cornell, a distant relation of Cornell University founder Ezra Cornell, was studying medicine. Later in 1893, Peter Cornell and his wife Alice Gardner Plimpton returned to their native city, Buffalo, New York with their daughter, Katharine. Her father practiced medicine in Buffalo, for several years, but he found his time and interest increasingly taken up with the family hobby. His father, S. Douglas C...

Cammell, Charles Richard

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Epithet: author British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000410.0x000277 ...

Connelly, Marc, 1890-1980

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American playwright, actor, director, producer, and author; b. Marcus Cook Connelly; d. 1980; winner of O. Henry Short Story Prize (1930) and Pulitzer Prize (1930); member of the Algonquin Round Table literary group. From the description of Marc Connelly collection, 1915-1980. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70974938 Playwright; full name is Marcus Cook Connelly. From the description of Reminiscences of Marc Connelly : oral history, 1959. (Columbia Un...

Enters, Angna, 1897-1989

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Angna Enters (born 1897, Anita Enters) was a dancer, mime, and visual artist, performed solo productions such as “The Theater of Angna Enters,” “Pagan Greece,” and “Episodes” from 1924 through the end of the 1960s, most prolifically from 1924-1939, choreographing, designing, and performing all parts. (Enters is sometimes stated to have been born in 1907; this was the birthdate she used but she was born in 1897.) Enters was born in New York City and graduated from North Division High School in M...

Cowl, Jane, 1884-1950

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Jane Cowl, actor and author, was born Grace Bailey in Boston on December 14, 1884. She began her career as an actor with David Belasco debuting in the Belasco Theatre on December 10, 1903 as an extra in SWEET KITTY BELAIRS, and quickly rose to starring roles with his company. In 1912, she scored a major success as Mary Turner in WITHIN THE LAW. She also appeared in the silent movie THE SPREADING DAWN in 1917. Jane Cowl later collaborated with Jane Murfin (Crisp) to ...

Dunnock, Mildred, 1901-1991

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Dunnock was an actress who appeared in the theatrical, motion picture and television versions of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman." She also appeared in several other motion pictures and theatrical productions. From the description of Papers, 1933-1983. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31469003 ...

Chekhov, Michael, 1891-1955

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Mikhail Aleksandrovich "Michael" Chekhov (Russian: Михаил Александрович Чехов, 29 August 1891 – 30 September 1955) was a Russian-American actor, director, author and theatre practitioner. He was a nephew of the playwright Anton Chekhov and a student of Konstantin Stanislavski. Stanislavski referred to him as his most brilliant student. Although mainly a stage actor, he made a few notable appearances on film, perhaps most memorably as the Freudian analyst in Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbound (1945...

Craig, Edward Gordon, 1872-1966

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Edward Gordon Craig (1872-1966) était acteur, metteur en scène, scénographe, graveur et théoricien du théâtre. Il était le fils de l'architecte Edward William Godwin (1833-1886) et de l'actrice Ellen Alice Terry (1848-1928). À sa naissance il s'appelait Edward Godwin Terry ; son nom fut officiellement changé en Edward Wardell en 1878. Il adopta le nom de scène Gordon Craig en 1891, qui fut officialisé par la suite. Edward Gordon Craig was born in England on 16 January 18...

Ellegood, Donald R.

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Cox, Lesley G.

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Ford, Edward William Spencer, Sir, 1910-

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Cleverdon, Douglas, 1903-1987

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Douglas James Cleverdon, bookseller and radio producer, was born on Jan. 17, 1903 in Bristol, England, the elder son of Thomas Silcox Cleverdon, master wheelwright, and his wife, Jane Louisa James. He was educated at Bristol grammar school and Jesus College, Oxford, where as an undergraduate he published his first catalogue of books, thus establishing his reputation as a lover of fine printing and illustrated books. In 1926 Cleverdon opened a bookshop in Charlotte Street, Bristol, ...

Drage, Robert L.

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Edstrom, David

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Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939

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British essayist, editor physician and psychologist. He studied human sexual behavior and his research for Man and Women (1894) led to his major work, the seven volume, Studies in the Psychology of Sex (1897-1928). His last writings were the essays on literature and art reprinted in Views and Reviews (1932). From the description of Havelock Ellis papers, 1871-1939 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166017 From the guide to the Havelock Ellis papers, 1871-1939, (M...

Donat, Robert, 1905-1958

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Actor. From the description of Robert Donat collection, 1936-1951. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70954272 ...

Field, Marion.

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Degener, Claire S, Executive Secretary International Society for Contemporary Music US Section

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Epithet: Executive Secretary International Society for Contemporary Music US Section British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000977.0x000031 ...

Fuller, Walter G.

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Flint, F. S. (Frank Stewart), 1885-1960

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Fagan, Elisabeth.

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Cotsworth, Staats, 1908-1979

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Actor on radio, television and film, Staats Cotsworth was particularly active in 1940s radio, playing Casey, the Crime Photographer on the mystery-adventure series of that name. He was also an artist and illustrator. From the description of Staats Cotsworth drawings, 194-. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 726938582 ...

Foley, Ida.

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Emery, Polly, 1875-1958

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Digby, C. W.

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Callahan, Kenneth, 1905-1986

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Painter; Pacific Northwest; d. 1986. From the description of Kenneth Callahan papers, 1932-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81903297 Painter, muralist, writer and curator; Long Beach, Wash.; d. 1986. From the description of Kenneth Callahan interviews, 1982 Oct. 27-Dec. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 233007020 Painter; Long Beach, Wash. Died 1986. From the description of Kenneth Callahan interview, 1965 Mar. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat rec...

Edgerton, Harriet.

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Clough, M. Parnelia.

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Cecil of Chelwood, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, Viscount, 1864-1958

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Everest, Barbara, 1890-1968

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Feakins, William B.

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Darlington, W. A. (William Aubrey), 1890-1979

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Dell, Floyd, 1887-1969

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Editor, playwright, novelist. From the description of Letters of Floyd Dell [manuscript], 1924, 1935. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647810834 Author Floyd Dell was raised in impoverished circumstances in Illinois, developing ideals under the influence of his school-teacher mother. Although a high school dropout, a combination of intelligence, talent, and will contributed to his early success writing for periodicals. His book reviews were a revelation, and led...

Flanagan, Hallie, 1890-1969

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Hallie Flanagan was the national director of the Federal Theatre Project, 1935-1939. From the description of Federal Theatre Project visual materials, 1935-1937 and n.d. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 748689080 Hallie Flanagan Davis, whose professional name was Hallie Flanagan, taught drama at Vassar, 1925-1942, and founded its experimental theater; in the 1930s she served as the director of the Federal Theater Project. From the description of Hal...

Evans, Maurice J.

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Curtiss, Charles Chauncey, 1847-1928.

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Earp, R. W.

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Frith, J. Leslie, 1889-

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Cary, Lucian, 1886-1971

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Dowell, George Brendan.

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Dowell was born on Dec. 15, 1909 to David J. Dowell and Mary Kelly Dowell. He attended the Institute of Fine Arts, before going to Yale University Department of Drama where he received a dimploma in 1933. He graduated from New York University (B.S., 1944) and Columbia University (M.A., 1946; Ed. D., 19-- ). Dowell worked as a script advisor and playwright for Paramount Pictures (1935-1936) and as the general stage director at the American Showshop at the President Theatre in New York City (1937-...

Collins, Francis.

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Epstein, J.

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Dawson, Oswald Royal.

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Engel, Lehman, 1910-1982

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Composer, conductor, author. From the description of Reminiscences of Lehman Engel : oral history, 1979. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122597833 ...

Dettinger, Alma.

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Claudel, Paul, 1868-1955

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French diplomat, poet and dramatist. From the description of L'homme et son désir, 1917. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 80272306 The ballet L'homme et son desir, based on a text by Paul Claudel, was created for Nijinsky, with music by Darius Milhaud, choreography by Claudel, and sets and costumes by Audrey Parr. The ballet was composed in 1917 while Claudel was French minister to Brazil and Darius Milhaud served as his secretary. From the descri...

Daby-Hunter, Zillah.

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Chamberlain, Neville, 1869-1940

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British Prime Minister, 1937-1940. From the description of Letter, 1938 Oct. 21. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779055 Prime minister of Great Britain, 1937-1940. From the description of Neville Chamberlain declaration, 1938. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754868084 British statesman. From the description of Printed invitation : n.p., 1838 July 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270891845 From the descr...

Favard, Bertha des Combes.

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Eastman, Max, 1883-1969

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Roving editor of Reader's Digest. From the description of Letters, 1945-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145430278 Eastman, the brother of Crystal Eastman, translated Russian writings into English. From the description of Letter, 1968. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007545 Author. From the description of Papers, 1892-1968. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 40833141 From the description of Letters, 1943-1960....

Conroy, Frank, 1890-1964

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Commins, Saxe -1958

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Cyon, François Lafitte.

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Evans, Julius.

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Evans, Edith, Dame, 1888-1976

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English actress. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : [London] and [Kent], to Denys Blakelock, 1960 Mar. 7 and 1962 Dec. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870775 Epithet: afterwards Booth , actress British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000265.0x0001b7 ...

Coward, Noël, 1899-1973

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English composer, writer, actor, and producer. From the description of Signature on his visiting card, dated : [n.p., n.d.], [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270899310 Badger's Green opened Jun. 12, 1930. From the description of Letter [1930] Jun. 20 [London] to Maurice Browne [London] (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34365183 English actor and author. From the description of The Birth of Hope : autograph manuscript signed ...

Fuller, Cynthia.

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Fry, Christopher, 1907-2005

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Epithet: dramatist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001026.0x00002e Christopher Fry was born on 18 December 1907. He was originally named Arthur Hammond Harris and during his childhood adopted the surname Fry from his maternal grandmother. In his late twenties he became known as Christopher Fry. He went to Bedford Modern School, where he wrote his first play at eleven and his first verse drama at ei...

Kennedy-Fraser, Marjory, 1857-1930

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Free, Marion Allen.

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Crocker, Bosworth, 1882-1946

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Cottie, Nic.

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Ellis, Richenda.

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Eliot, Peter.

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Cooper, G. Melville, 1896-1973.

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ENSOR, AUBREY

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Fayne, Arthur.

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Fitzgerald, M. Eleanor (Mary Eleanor), 1877-1955

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Daly, Arnold, 1875-1927

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Cromer, Rowland Thomas Baring, 2d Earl of, 1877-1953.

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Erichson, Richard

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Clive, Colin, 1900-1937

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De Casalis, Jeanne, 1896-

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Cowan, Marjory.

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Clarke, Dora Harrow.

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Dyne, Michael

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Dunbar, Neen.

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Fraser, E. Dolly.

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Freund, Frank E. Washburn, b. 1878

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Dean, Basil, 1888-1978

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Epithet: impresario British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000688.0x0002ec ...

Ewing, Rose D.

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Browne, Maurice, 1881-1955

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Produced May 18, 1942. From the description of Tomorrow's sun; a play, 1942. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34365838 British actor, director, producer, and co-founder of the Chicago Little Theatre. From the description of Morley's First Sketch of English Literature papers, 1909 and 1936. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34491672 ...

Cone, Arthur Lambert.

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Church, Peggy Pond, 1903-1986

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Poet and writer. Born in Watrous, N.M. Died in 1987. From the description of Papers, 1922-1987. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 32816653 Peggy Pond Church, poet and writer, was born December 1, 1903 in Watrous, New Mexico. She grew up in a rural community and attended the only grade school on the Pajarito Plateau, The Los Alamos Ranch School, founded by her father Ashley Pond. She wrote the book, The House at Otowi Bridge,...

De la Mare, Walter, 1873-1956

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Walter De la Mare (1873-1956) was a British poet, novelist, short story writer, critic, essayist, anthologist, dramatist, and a prolific writer of children's poetry and fiction. From the description of Papers of Walter De la Mare, 1923-1956. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122584933 Mégroz was the early biographer of de la Mare. From the description of Letter, c. 1923, to R.L. Mégroz. (Unknown). WorldCat record...

Eggeman, Caroline.

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Ellett, R. E.

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Creagh, James Vandeleur, 1883-1956.

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Casson, John

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Freedley, George, 1904-1967

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George Reynolds Freedley, author, librarian, lecturer, educator, and theatre critic was born September 5, 1904 in Richmond, Virginia. He was the son of George Jacobs Freedley and Maude A. Reynolds. Freedley graduated from the University of Richmond in 1925. He studied at Yale University, where he was a student of George Pierce Baker from 1926 to 1928, and received his Master for Fine Arts in drama in 1936. After leaving Yale in 1926 Freedley worked in the theatre in vari...

H.D. (Hilda Doolittle), 1886-1961

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Hilda Doolittle was born in Bethlehem, Pa., in 1886. Doolittle made a name for herself as a poet, playwright and novelist. As an admirer of Ezra Pound, Doolittle established herself as part of the Imagist genre and was married to one of its leading exponents, Richard Aldington. From the description of Letter, [between 1921 and 1931]. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122541829 Hilda Doolittle (1886-1961), American poet, published as H. D. at the suggestion o...

Cameron, C. F

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Van Volkenburg, Ellen.

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Director, actress, and puppeteer in Engliand and the United States, and co-founder of the Chicago Little Theatre with her husband, Maurice Browne. From the description of Letters, to her parents, 1913-1937. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34366255 ...

Dunne, Edward F. (Edward Fitzsimons), 1853-1937

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Mayor of Chicago (1905-1907) and governor of Illinois (1913-1917). From the description of Papers, 1913-1916. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 123416154 ...

Earle, Beatrice Lowndes.

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Carpenter, Edward, 1844-1929

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British social reformer and poet. From the description of Lecture notes, 1879-1880. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 28106871 British social reformer and writer. From the description of A market place in Morocco, [19--]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702146085 English poet and philosopher. From the description of Letter, ca. 1910, to William Sloane Kennedy. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 184907549 ...

Freeman, Helen, 1886-1960

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Ffrangcon-Davies, Gwen

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Epithet: DBE British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000564.0x00012f ...

de Roulet, Marie Antoinette.

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Fogarty, Elsie.

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Dinsmore, H. B.

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Clift, A. F.

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Christian, Bertram

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Foulger, Byron, 1899-1970

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Evans-Curtis, John.

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Davis, Ruth Helen

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Drama league of America

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The Drama League of America was founded in Chicago in 1910 to stimulate interest in and support drama. In 1929 it affiliated with two other groups to form the Church and Drama League. The merger was never officially carried out and in 1931 the Drama League of America ceased operations. From the description of Drama League of America records, 1910-1931, bulk (1927-1931). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615946 The Drama League of America (DLA) was founded in ...

Copley, John, 1875-1950

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Cox, Philip (Phil)

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Constanduros, Mabel

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Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937

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Drinkwater, a British playwright and poet, worked for an insurance company. In 1909 he became manager of the Birmingham Repertory Company, and his most successful plays included "Abraham Lincoln," "Mary Stuart," and "Bird in Hand." Drinkwater also published several critical literary biographies. From the description of Manuscripts and Correspondence, 1914-1916. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122612764 John Drinkwater was an English author and actor, proba...

Clewe, J. F.

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