Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over People Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923

Free Library of Philadelphia Collection of Literary Manuscripts, 1666-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 23.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains letters, manuscript fragments, autographs, and other documents by famous authors. The material dates from 1666 to 1990 with the bulk of the collection consisting of letters written by the authors to various friends with some letters to editors or critics.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

Fanny Davenport Collection, 1870s-1890s (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 boxes and 3.9 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of papers of Fanny Davenport, a popular nineteenth-century American actress and theater manager.

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

Alan S. Downer Collection, 1939-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 44 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of personal papers of Alan S. Downer, Princeton professor of English (1946-1970), including correspondence, articles, lecture notes, and photographs, as well as material relating to various professional organizations to which he belonged, much of it associated with American theater.

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

Sarah Bernhardt Collection, 1878-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes, 230 items, and 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Sarah Bernhardt Collection consists of newspaper and magazine clippings, theater programs and playbills, photographs, and other materials on French actress Sarah Bernhardt.

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