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Corbett (Scott) papers

Formal title:: Scott Corbett papers
Extent:: 1.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1884-1984 (bulk 1941-1971)
Abstract:: The Scott Corbett papers contain a variety of material related to his career as a writer as well as personal memorabilia from his childhood and service in the United States Army during World War II. These papers also include Elizabeth Corbett’s personal and business papers and artwork by the illustrator and author Don Freeman.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2008.019

Formal title:: Mary Borland Thayer Fox papers
Extent:: 2 linear feet (2 record center boxes)
Date range:: 1919-1973
Abstract:: The Mary Borland Thayer Fox papers consist chiefly of Fox's own writings, written under the pseudonym, "Mary Borland." The collection includes poetry, short stories and essays, ballet libretti, and a diary detailing a visit in 1936 to the Soviet Union. In addition, the collection contains several scrapbooks; commonplace books; sheet music, written for her or simply given to her as a gift; news clippings and copies of literary journals in which her work appeared; and finally, correspondence, either addressed to her in response to some of her published writings, or written in regard to the publication of a posthumous volume of her work.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 78.14

Magee (Rusty) papers

Formal title:: Rusty Magee papers
Extent:: 7 linear feet (7 records center boxes)
Date range:: 1966-2007 (bulk 1978-2002)
Abstract:: The Rusty Magee papers contain material related to his career as a composer and performer in musical theater, primarily between 1978 and 2002. Much of the material consists of music written by Magee. The papers also include recordings of plays and Magee's performances on audiocassette, compact disc and DVD; scripts, playbills and theater reviews.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2009.016

Orson (Barbara) papers

Formal title:: Barbara Orson papers
Extent:: 12 linear feet
Date range:: 1914-2011 (bulk 1950-2000)
Abstract:: This collection consists of materials associated with Barbara Orson, an accomplished American stage, television, and film actress, and one of the founding members of the Trinity Repertory Company of Providence, R.I. The collection dates from 1914-2011, the bulk of which ranges from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century. This collection documents her stellar carreer in theatre and film, from the time she began her formal studies at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School in 1948 until her retirement from Trinity Repertory Company. It includes correspondence, as well as an interesting collection of personal items, ranging from a childhood diary and autograph book, to acting awards, professional headshots, acting contracts, and resumes. It is particularly strong in its array of documents about the theatre, mainly associated with, but not limited to, Trinity Rep, including a substantive assortment of printed materials, such as programs, brochures, booklets, play scripts, and sheet music. Of special note is its stunning array of stage photographs dating from the mid-20th century to the late 20th century.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.2011.036

Peycke (Frieda) papers

Formal title:: Frieda Peycke Papers
Extent:: 6.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1904-1982
Abstract:: The Frieda Peycke Papers consist of personal correspondence (primarily with her pupil and friend, Frederick Gamble), printed commercially published sheet music and handwritten sheet music written by Frieda Peycke, recordings of Frieda Peycke performing some of her musical numbers, musical performance programs, promotional flyers, press clippings, articles authored by Frieda Peycke, photographs, and assorted biographical documents. Some of the material contains racist and offensive language.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2020.003

Formal title:: Joe and Lil Shapiro collection of laundry ephemera
Extent:: 15.0 linear feet
Date range:: 1805-2010 (bulk 1880-1955)
Abstract:: The Joe and Lil Shapiro collection of laundry ephemera is a collection consisting largely of small format ephemera that depict the history, artifacts and materials used in doing laundry over several centuries. Most of the material was produced by companies involved in the manufacture of laundry products. The collection includes, but is not limited to, advertising premiums, billheads, broadsides, brochures, calendars, greeting cards, labels, matchbooks, pamphlets, photographs, postage stamps, poster stamps, promotional booklets, puzzles, scrapbooks, shirt boards and trade cards. Much of the material in the collection is undated. The dated material is from 1805 to 2010. Most was produced between 1880 and 1955.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.2014.002

Formal title:: Loraine Wyman Collection
Extent:: 700.0 items (31 boxes)
Date range:: 1859-1952 (bulk 1910-1937)
Abstract:: The Loraine Wyman Collection consists of manuscripts, sheet music, and miscellaneous material collected and/or edited by Loraine Wyman, the bulk dating from 1910-1937, and collected in Kentucky, Quebec, and France. The collection contains principally folk songs, arrangements or orchestrations of folk music, and French art songs.
Repository:: Orwig Music Library
Collection call no:: Ethno.Arc.0128

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