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Album of autograph letters, 1900-1920

 File — Box: 5

Scope and Contents

Contains 47 autograph letters, mostly addressed to Amy Brandon Thomas. The materials date from 1900-1921, with a few letters from the late 1890s and 1930s-1950s. Also includes short handwritten letters, notes, telegrams, and cut signatures. Letters were written from an array of individuals in the English late 19th century performing scene, including such figures as Laurence Irving, Cyril Maude, Francis Edward James, Edward Rose, and Seymour Hicks.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1920

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the File: 6.3 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Physical Description

Dark green letter album (24x27x5 cm) with gilt border, marbled endpaper, a metal clasp, and the letters "M. B. L." for (Marguerite Blanche Leverson) debossed on the cover.

Repository Details

Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository

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