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Barker (Sarah Elizabeth Minchin) papers
Formal title:
Sarah Elizabeth Minchin Barker papers
Extent:
7 linear feet (8 legal size clamshell boxes)
Date range:
1844-1988
Abstract:
Sarah Elizabeth Minchin Barker (also known as Sally Barker) was an actress and director whose career was highlighted by the work with The Players at the Talma Theatre and the Barker Playhouse Theatre. She was active in dramatic events at Pembroke, where she taught theatre. Her husband, Henry Ames Barker, 1861-1929 (Brown class of 1893) was a guiding influence and a director of the Players. He was the son of Mayor Harry Barker of Providence and active himself in the civic and cultural affairs of the city.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 90.4
Brethen (Bob) papers
Formal title:
Bob Brethen papers
Extent:
1.25 linear feet
Abstract:
The Bob Brethen Papers consist primarily of type-written descriptions of magic tricks. Most common are card tricks, mental tricks, including jinx card tricks, ESP, psychic routines, and memory and number tricks. This collection was originally part of the Smith Magic collection, but has been removed to stand on its own.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2008.005
Downs (T. Nelson) collection
Formal title:
T. Nelson Downs collection
Extent:
1.1 linear feet
Date range:
1905-1938
Abstract:
Thomas Nelson Downs was a self-taught magician, specializing in coin tricks, who over the course of his career, performed in vaudeville acts all over the country, owned a vaudeville house, sold magic supplies, and wrote several books of magic instruction. This collection contains his correspondence with fellow magician Edward "Tex" McGuire, documentation of tricks or "effects", patents, advertisements, news clippings, photographs, and show programs.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2010.013
Eddy (Clifford M. and Ruth M.) musical compositions
Formal title:
Clifford M. and Ruth M. Eddy musical compositions
Extent:
263 items (1 records center box)
Date range:
1920-1967
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of printed and manuscript music composed by Clifford M. Eddy, Jr. and his daughter Ruth M. Eddy. Also includes correspondence and poetry.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2005.69
Hamilton (Mary) letters
Formal title:
Mary Hamilton letters
Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (half Hollinger document case)
Date range:
1905-1926
Abstract:
The Mary Hamilton letters contain fourteen letters to or about Mary Hamilton, an actress on the British, Canadian and American stage, covering a period of two decades, from 1905 to 1926. Seven letters from George Bernard Shaw are included.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2007.031
Josephson (David S.) papers on Percy Grainger
Formal title:
David S. Josephson papers on Percy Grainger
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
1901-2002
Abstract:
The collection contains research materials on the composer, arranger, and pianist Percy Grainger that were compiled by Brown University Professor of Music, David S. Josephson. Contents include Josephson’s research notes, concert programs, correspondence, articles, and reviews of Grainger’s work.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2017.019
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
Paterson (William) papers
Formal title:
William Paterson papers
Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Date range:
1919-2003 (bulk 1940-1992)
Abstract:
The William Paterson Papers, dating from 1919-2003, include photographs, plays in manuscript, an autobiography in manuscript, a pen and ink drawing, clippings, military decorations, acting awards, pamphlets, and other documents. Paterson, a Brown University graduate (Class of 1941) and a World War II veteran, was an actor by profession. He joined the Cleveland Playhouse in 1947 and worked there for the next 20 years. In 1967 he joined the American Conservatory Theatre where he remained for over 30 years. He also occasionally performed in television and film productions.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2005.1
Playbills collection
Formal title:
Playbills collection
Extent:
6.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1883-2012 (bulk 1905-2012)
Abstract:
Theater playbills from theaters in the United States. Also includes a few programs for ballet, burlesque, cabaret, elocution contests, ice follies, minstrel acts, movie advertisement booklets, pageants, and variety shows.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2015.020
Russell (John C.) papers
Formal title:
John C. Russell papers
Extent:
2 linear feet (2 records center boxes, 1 letter-sized document case)
Date range:
1975-1999 (bulk 1987-1993)
Abstract:
The John C. Russell papers are a collection of the late playwright’s scripts, notebooks, journals, correspondence, photographs and personal documents, most of them produced during the six years before his death in 1994.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2009.017

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