Edwin Forrest Home records, 1792-1990 (bulk 1872-1988)

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Edwin Forrest Home records, 1792-1990 (bulk 1872-1988)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/68810602

This collection documents the entire institutional history of the Edwin Forrest Home, although it is especially rich in twentieth century records. The records provide for the general business activities of the institution, including its founding, finances, admissions, and its dissolution. They also illustrate day to day life at the home through correspondence, guest records, and other materials. The collection does not offer much in the way of personal information on Edwin Forrest, save copies of his will and scant memorabilia. It does, however, house an assortment of portraits of the actor as well as other works of art that belonged to Forrest, which adorned the walls of the retirement facility.

59 boxes, 10 vols. (27 linear ft.)

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 7973837

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