Theatrical Autographs Collection, 1798-1949 (mostly 1870-1935)

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Collection Overview

Collector:

Princeton University. Library. Special Collections

Title:

Theatrical Autographs Collection

Repository:

Manuscripts Division

Permanent URL:

http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/cv43nw86s

Dates:

1798-1949 (mostly 1870-1935)

Size:

4 boxes, 1.3 linear feet

Storage Note:

ReCAP (scarcpxm): Boxes 1-4

Language:

English

Abstract: Consists of a collection of letters and autographs of over 120 English, American, and a few European actors, actresses, playwrights, theatrical managers, directors, critics, and others connected with the theater from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents: The collection consists of letters and autographs of over 120 English, American, and a few European actors, actresses, playwrights, theatrical managers, directors, critics, and others connected with the theater from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are letters of Maud Adams, Margaret Anglin, Lawrence Barrett, Daniel Frohman, Olive Logan, and the Sotherns of the United States; George Arliss, Sir Gerald Du Maurier, Harley Granville-Barker, John M. Morton, Viola Tree, and Benjamin Webster of England; and Jacques Copeau of France. In addition, there are two autograph albums. There is also an alphabetical card file (in two boxes) that contains original autographs of theatrical performers and/or index entries to the locations of their autographs in other theater collections in the Manuscripts Division.
Arrangement: Arranged alphabetically.

Collection History

Acquisition:: The collection was created from different accessions relationg to the same subject.
Appraisal: No material was separated during processing.
Processing Information: Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2012.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

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