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Lulu Glaser Papers
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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]
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Overview and metadata sections
Lulu Glaser (1874-1958) was an American actress and singer, who first appeared on Broadway in 1891 as the lead in The Lion Tamer. She later went on to perform in other Broadway shows, including The Merry Monarch and Erminie.
In 1900, Glaser opened the Lulu Glaser Opera Company, which organized productions, such as Sweet Anne Page, Dolly Varden, Madcap Princess, Miss Dolly Dollars, The Aero Club, Lola from Berlin, The Merry Widow, The Girl from the States, and The Girl and the Kaiser. Dolly Varden, her second production, was the most successful. In 1911, after her final production, Miss Dudlesack, Glaser left the theater.
Glaser then appeared in two silent films, Love's Pilgrimage to America (1915) and How Molly Made Good (1916) before she retired from performing in 1917.
Consists of various artifacts, letters, photographs, and other items belonging to Lulu Glaser, including production files and family papers.
Organized into the following series:
Each series contains a number of boxes relevant to that topic. Boxes 1-56 were organized first, while boxes 57-92 were added to the collection at later dates. The first 56 boxes are in alphabetical or chronological order under their respective topics. The additional 36 boxes are also in alphabetical or chronological order; but, although they may be under the same topic headings, they are ordered separately from the first 56 boxes.
All of Lulu Glaser's belongings were sent to her sister-in-law upon her death; when her sister-in-law passed away in 1981, Princeton University purchased the entire collection.
Additional material was transferred from the Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library in 2010.
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This collection was processed by Mary Ann Jensen, Janet Begnoche, Caterina Teuscher in 2001 and Joanna Polyn in 2002. Finding aid written by Mary Ann Jensen, Janet Begnoche, Caterina Teuscher in 2001 and Joanna Polyn in 2002.
No appraisal information is available.
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- Manuscripts Division
- Finding Aid Author
- Mary Ann Jensen; Janet Begnoche; Caterina Teuscher; Joanna Polyn
- Finding Aid Date
- 2001
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Collection is open for research use.
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Collection Inventory
Consists of correspondence with individuals such as Joseph Cameron Cross, William Gillette, and Francis Wilson, as well as others.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
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Consists of the Glaser family correspondence, including WWI letters and letters regarding Lawrenceville and Princeton University.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
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Consists of letters, photographs, business files, and clippings of Ralph Herz and Tom Richards, Lulu Glaser's husbands.
Arranged by subject and genre of material.
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Consists of clippings, advertisements, art dealings, diaries, scrapbook materials, and other materials related to the personal life of Lulu Glaser.
Arranged by genre of material.
Physical Description11 boxes
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Consists of general photographs, including Abbott, Fitzgerald, and Pauline "Polly" Hall, as well as others.
Arranged by subject of photograph.
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Consists of Glaser family photographs, including Ralph Herz and Tom Richards, the husbands of Lulu Glaser.
Arranged by subject of photograph.
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Consists of production photographs for "The Lion Tamer," "The Merry Monarch," and "The Chocolate Soldier," as well as others.
Arranged by format of photograph and alphabetically by title of production.
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Consists of clippings, programs, receipts, statements, financial documents, and contracts for various shows Lulu Glaser was involved with.
Arranged by title of production and genre of material.
Physical Description13 boxes
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Consists of financial documents, contracts, and estate documents.
Arranged by subject of file.
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Consists of sheet music for "Always Take Mother's Advice," "Every Fellow Wants Someone to Love," and "My Darling Little Lulu,' as well as others.
Arranged by instrument and alphabetically by title.
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Consists of gloves, catalogs, printer plates, and miscellaneous clothing and props.
Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.
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