Langdon Elwyn Mitchell papers, 1890-1934

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mitchell, Langdon Elwyn, 1862-1935.
Title
Langdon Elwyn Mitchell papers
Dates
1890-1934 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.05 cubic feet (9 boxes)
Collection Number
03051
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Mitchell wrote the plays "Becky Sharp" and "The New York Idea" among many others.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains the scripts for 30 plays authored by Mitchell, including "Becky Sharp" and "The New York Idea"; personal and professional correspondence (1890-1934); speeches; 2 scrapbooks; miscellaneous photographs; and miscellaneous other materials.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Langdon Elwyn Mitchell at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

Description

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Playwriting.
  • Theater -- United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Dramatists.

Other Creators