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Theatre Programs and Clippings, 1912-1952 and undated

 File — Box: 74, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

Mounted theatre-related clippings, most undated. Most of the clippings are simply images rather than full articles, sources are most often not indicated. Death notices account for most recent dates.

Programs: Two variety shows at the Oakland Orpheum, 1912; "The Real Thing" at the Mason Opera House, c1912; "The Mission Play" at San Gabriel Mission (Los Angeles), c.1912; "The Commuters" at Poli's Theatre (Washington, DC), 1912; Adeline Genee at the Columbia Theatre, 1912; variety show at Chase's Theatre, 1912; variety show at the New Brighton Theatre (including Mae West), 1912; variety show at B.F. Keith's Union Square Theatre, 1912.

News pieces about deaths of Hugh Herbert (1952), Willa Hold Wakefield Foerster (1946); small death notices for Harry Beresford (1944), Henrietta Crosman (1944), Albert O. Brown (1945).

Performers featured include Henrietta Crosman, The Popular Poli Players.

Of note: News piece: "Princess Bids Adieu to Mission Players: Former Eleanor Calhoun Makes Final Appearance at San Gabriel," c1912. (Eleanor Calhoun AKA Eleanor Lazorovich Hebelianovich)

Pages are numbered 642-651.

Dates

  • 1912-1952 and undated

Extent

From the Collection: 100 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections Repository

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Binghamton NY 13902 USA