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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
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
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
Birri (Fernando) Archive of Multimedia Arts - Pinturas
Formal title:
Fernando Birri Archive of Multimedia Arts - Pinturas
Extent:
22.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1948-2009
Abstract:
This series contains the paintings, drawings, collages, photomontages, posters, and mixed media artworks created and collected by Argentinian filmmaker Fernando Birri during the course of his career. This is Subgroup 4 of the Fernando Birri Archive of Multimedia Arts. The other subgroups are Subgroup 1: Escritos, Subgroup 2: Fotos, and Subgroup 3: Audiovisual and Objects.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2010.050
Smith (H. Adrian) papers
Formal title:
H. Adrian Smith papers
Extent:
41 linear feet
Date range:
1882-1999 (bulk 1910-1992)
Abstract:
The H. Adrian Smith papers (1752-1992) contain materials amassed over a lifetime of collecting magic-related materials and being involved in magic societies and magic performance. These materials include magic trick descriptions, playbills, posters, photographs of magicians and magic performances, publications, correspondence, and magic society materials. The collection also contains personal correspondence and photographs of Smith’s life in Providence, Rhode Island, and North Attleboro, Massachusetts with his wife Anna Fuller Smith.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2011.001
Smith (H. Adrian) Magic Objects collection
Formal title:
H. Adrian Smith Magic Objects collection
Extent:
25 linear feet
Date range:
1771-1984 (bulk 1904-1982)
Abstract:
The Smith Magic Objects Collection consists of a number of objects pertaining to magic, collected by Smith over the course of his life. It includes memorabilia from other magicians, various awards and trophies, games, cards, magic tricks, and props for magic performances. There are also a number of wands, as well as a number of decorative objects with a magical theme.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2011.001.objects
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
Royal Theatre Records
Formal title:
Royal Theatre Records
Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Date range:
circa 1914-1934
Abstract:
The Royal Theatre Records comprise the business records of the Royal Theatre in Olneyville Square, Providence, Rhode Island, 1912-1935. The records document the day-to-day management of a small motion picture theater as well as its integration in local, regional, and national networks. Materials include correspondence, account books, invoices, receipts, tax records, insurance policies, legal documents, clippings, and trade publications.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
MS.2011.034
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
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

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