May Robson papers, 1849-1950 (bulk 1885-1942).
- 150 items. 14 4 containers plus oversize. 6.4 linear feet.
Open to research. Restrictions may apply to unprocessed material.
Correspondence, books, play scripts, and other material autographed or created by prominent actors and producers of stage and screen from the late nineteenth century until Robson's death. Also includes scrapbooks containing play reviews, letters, telegrams, photographs, and other material; files of playbills, theatrical programs, and other printed matter; and miscellaneous items relating mainly to Robson's career in the theater and on film. Includes family correspondence, scripts used by Robson, her poems, and biographical material.
Actress and author. Born Mary Jeannette Robison.
Collection material in English.
Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms013070
Actors. Actresses. Drama--Stories, plots, etc. Motion picture industry--United States. Motion picture producers and directors. Theatrical producers and directors. Theater--United States.