Nettie Prescott scrapbooks of theater programs , 1884-1890

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Abbott, Emma, 1850-1891; Prescott, Nettie
Title
Nettie Prescott scrapbooks of theater programs
Dates
1884-1890 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (2 volumes)
Collection Number
CA P923
Summary
Nettie Prescott kept scrapbooks of theater programs that she gathered from Tacoma, Washington, Boston, Massachusetts, and Portland, Oregon. The collection (1884-1890) contains two volumes, and volume one includes a holograph letter from Emma Abbott to Prescott, dated February 18, 1887.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

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The collection (1884-1890) contains two volumes, and volume one includes a holograph letter from Emma Abbott to Prescott, dated February 18, 1887.

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Subject Terms

  • Sopranos (Singers)--United States--Correspondence
  • Theater--Massachusetts--Boston--History--19th century
  • Theater--Oregon--Portland--History--19th century
  • Theater--Washington (State)--Tacoma--History--19th century

Personal Names

  • Abbott, Emma, 1850-1891
  • Prescott, Nettie

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Scrapbooks
  • Theater programs