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Arthur Friedman Collection of Programs and Playbills, 1893-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes, 13 volumes, and 7 linear feet
Abstract:: Arthur Friedman is an American collector in music and theater. His collection consists of bound scrapbooks of opera programs and playbills for theater and concert performances covering eighty years of regular attendance by Friedman in New York City at the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and various legitimate theaters.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Herbert Witherspoon Scrapbooks, 1896-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Herbert Witherspoon Scrapbooks consists of newspaper clippings and programs relating to the musical career of Witherspoon, a Metropolitan Opera basso and performer of songs in recital.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]