Autograph letters from Viola Allen to William H. Seltsam associated with the International Record Collectors' Club [manuscript], 1940.
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Autograph letters from Viola Allen to William H. Seltsam associated with the International Record Collectors' Club [manuscript], 1940.
Description
8 letters, comprising 14 pages (without envelopes).
Associated name
Allen, Viola, 1867-1948, correspondent.
Seltsam, William H., addressee.
Skinner, Otis, 1858-1942.
Seltsam, William H., addressee.
Skinner, Otis, 1858-1942.
Summary
Viola Allen discusses her plans to make a recording of the Trial scene from The Merchent of Venice with Otis Skinner as Shylock as a means of raising revenue for Actors' Fund. The recording session for the Trial scene was held on 11 May 1940.
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Source of acquisition
hldg 493515
hldg 826184
hldg 826184
Place of creation/publication
United States.
Item Details
Call number
Y.c.7348 (1-8)
Folger-specific note
Adopted by Georgianna Ziegler, Acquisitions Night 2015. Adopted by Michael J. Hirrel, Acquisitions Night 2015. Adopted by Barbara A. Mowat, Acquisitions Night 2015. Adopted by Adopted by Elizabeth H. Hageman in memory of Irene G. Dash, August 2021. Adopted by Adopted by Elizabeth H. Hageman in memory of Irene G. Dash, August 2021. Adopted by Adopted by Elizabeth H. Hageman in memory of Irene G. Dash, August 2021. Adopted by Adopted by Elizabeth H. Hageman in memory of Irene G. Dash, August 2021. Adopted by Adopted by Elizabeth H. Hageman in memory of Irene G. Dash, August 2021.
Folger accession
268649
Call number
FAST ACC 271824 (flat)
Folger-specific note
one of two newly-found letters from August 12, 1940 regarding Allen's recording of the trial scene from Merchant of Venice. Purchase made possible by The Ann Jennalie Cook Acquisitions Fund.
Call number
FAST ACC 271825 (flat)
Folger-specific note
one of two newly-found letters from April 5, 1940 regarding Allen's recording of the trial scene from Merchant of Venice. Purchase made possible by The Ann Jennalie Cook Acquisitions Fund.