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Photographs, ca. 1878-1930

 Series
Identifier: MSS 002-1

Scope and Contents

This series contains original photographs, reproduction photographs, and book plate images of actors and theatre productions from the 1870s through the 1930s. Included are individual portraits, cartes de visite, cabinet cards, theatre company photographs, and photographs of scenes from productions. A scrapbook of loose photographs is also included. Notable performers represented in the series include Sarah Bernhardt, General Tom Thumb, Lillian Lawrence, and Clara Lane.

Dates

  • ca. 1878-1930

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The collection contains records in English, German, and Italian.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers.

Extent

3.5 linear feet

Arrangement

Photographs are boxed according to their size, and arranged alphabetically within each box.

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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