Harriet R. Thompson performing arts scrapbooks, circa 1899-1911.

2.34 linear feet (2 boxes) + 1 broadside

English; Italian

Purchased from Cultural Images on the Adele Gutman Nathan Theatrical Collection Fund, 2018.

Arranged chronologically.

This material is open for research.

Harriet R. Thompson, American educator.

Two scrapbooks assembled by Harriet R. Thompson containing printed and other materials relating to the performing arts in the United States during the first decade of the twentieth century. Materials, consisting chiefly of clippings and programs, document cultural events in New York City, Boston, Providence, and San Francisco circa 1899 through 1911. Programs document theatre, dance, choral, and musical performances at venues including Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Opera House, Belasco Theatre, Harlem Opera House, Empire Theatre, New Amsterdam Theatre, Tremont Theatre, and Providence Opera House. In addition to events, clippings document individual artists and performers, as well as the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Other materials include calling cards, invitations, postcards, autograph manuscript notes and correspondence addressed to Miss Thompson, and photographs.

Archives or Manuscripts / Images

July 29, 2019

Harriet R. Thompson Performing Arts Scrapbooks. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Harriet R. Thompson Performing Arts Scrapbooks. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.