Overview
Photographs of American actress Maude Adams.
Dates
- Creation: 1900-1905
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
This collection is not housed at the Houghton Library but is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)This collection contains portraits and theatrical photographs of 19th and 20th century American actress Maude Adams. Notable productions include L'aiglon, Christoperh, Jr., The lost paradise, The little minister, The masked ball, A midnight bell, Peter Pan, and Quality street. Includes cabinet photographs, portraits, photomontages, photographic postcards, and other photographs.
Biographical / Historical
Maude Adams (1872-1953) was an American stage actress well known for her roles in Peter Pan, The little minister, Quality street, and L'aiglon. Considered by many to be recuslive, Adams retired from acting in 1918 and founded the drama department at Stephens College in 1937.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series:
- I. Portraits
- II. Theatrical productions
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2010MT-11. Gift of Thomas Garrett ; received: 2010 October 9.
Forms part of the Fredric Woodbridge Wilson Collection of Theater, Dance and Music (Harvard Theatre Collection).
General note
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. See access restrictions below for additional information.
Processing Information
Processed by: Ashley M. Nary
- Title
- Photographs of Maude Adams, 1900-1905: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02283
Repository Details
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