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Trapping Diaries of Donald Phillips, 1904-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of thirteen diaries (1903, 1906-1908, 1912-1918, 1922-1923) by Donald Phillips describing his adventures as a trapper and hunter in Alberta, Canada, and the typed manuscript "Tracks Across My Trail" (1940), a transcription of the diaries edited by J. Monroe Thorington.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Vardaman Collection, 1881-1927 (inclusive)

Extent:

8 boxes and 4 linear feet

Abstract:

Mansel V. Boyle (1877-1945) was a popular vaudeville performer best known by the stage name Vardaman. Active on the vaudeville circuit from 1901 through 1925, Vardaman was billed as a female impersonator, often appearing on programs as "Vardaman, the Gay Deceiver" or "Vardaman, the Auburn-haired Beauty." The collection consists of papers of Vardaman, including personal and business correspondence, appointment books, route sheets, contracts, scripts, photographic materials, clippings, and playbills, as well as photographs and printed materials documenting other vaudeville, minstrel, and burlesque performers active from the 1880s through the 1920s.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Reginald Lawrence Papers, 1939-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:

14 boxes and 7.20 linear feet

Abstract:

The Reginald Lawrence Papers consists primarily of typescripts of plays Lawrence (Princeton Class of 1921) wrote for theater, film, and television, as well as short stories, poetry, outlines and notes for various projects, some letters, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Theater Photographs Collection, 1901-1976 (inclusive) 1925-1955 (bulk)

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133 boxes

Abstract:

The Theater Photographs Collection contains still photographs of American actors and actresses as well as scenes from plays and includes clippings and printed matter.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Bretaigne Windust Collection, 1929-1958 (inclusive)

Extent:

10 boxes and 6.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Contains records concerning plays directed by Bretaigne Windust (Princeton Class of 1929), mainly for the University Players, of which he was a co-founder.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Edward LeRoy Rice Papers, 1892-1940 (inclusive) 1916-1935 (bulk)

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9 boxes and 7.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Edward Le Roy Rice was an American entrepreneur, producer of minstrel shows, and dealer in theatrical memorabilia. His collection consists of correspondence, both business and personal, documents, miscellaneous material, and many newspapers and clippings regarding Rice's interests in radio, film, and theater.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Richard Penn Smith Collection, 1828-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.45 linear feet

Abstract:

Richard Penn Smith (1799-1854) was a lawyer, editor, playwright, short story writer, and novelist of Philadelphia. His collection consists of a bound volume containing two of his plays ( My Uncle's Wedding and The Sentinels), miscellaneous manuscripts, a letter in verse to his mother, a diary, documents, engraved portraits, clippings, and miscellaneous papers of the Smith family.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Kernodle Collection of Louis E. Laflin, 1940-1973 (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

Abstract:

The collection consists of letters by American educator and playwright Louis Ellsworth Laflin (Princeton Class of 1924) to George R. Kernodle (a friend from Yale Drama School), written over thirty-three years. Also included are Laflin's notes and papers on Asian/Indian, Egyptian, and Greek drama, copies of six plays written by him, and copies of two essays on the founding and history of Princeton's Theatre Intime.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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John Koenig Papers, 1931-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 1.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and newspaper clippings of set designer John Koenig's life.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Eirlys Roberts Collection, 1935-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of miscellaneous material of Eirlys Roberts primarily relating to her United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation work in Italy and Albania during World War II and at the Consumers' Association, a consumer rights organization in the United Kingdom.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]