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Emmett Langdon Avery Papers, circa 1740s-1968
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Avery, Emmett Langdon, 1903-
- Title
- Emmett Langdon Avery Papers
- Dates
- circa 1740s-1968 (inclusive)17401968
1935-1968 (bulk)19351968 - Quantity
- 5.5 linear feet of shelf space, (6 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 796 (collection)
- Summary
- Most of the materials in this collection are related to Emmett Avery's research and writing about the history of the London theater during the 16th to 18th centuries. The collection includes his research notes, drafts, proofs of his contributions to the multivolume publication The London Stage: A Critical Introduction, and journal articles authored by him.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Emmett Langdon Avery (1903-1970), professor of English at Washington State University, earned his B.A. from Franklin College in Indiana, and went on to earn an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He joined the faculty at Washington State College in 1927 as an instructor in English, and retired as chair of the English Department in 1968.
Avery was a prolific scholar, and an expert in the history of London theater.
Avery Hall at Washington State University is named in his honor.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection of Emmett Avery's professional papers includes a large volume of notes, drafts, and page proofs related to his contributions to the publication The London Stage: A Critical Introduction. Avery was responsible for most of the work on Part 1, covering the period 1600 to 1700, and he edited Part 2, covering the period 1700-1729, and wrote the critical introduction. The collection also includes a small amount of correspondence, and journal articles authored by Avery.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item Description] Emmett Langdon Avery Papers
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in two series: Series 1. Correspondence and published articles, 1934-1968; and Series 2. History of the London stage research and publication files, circa 1930s-1960s. Avery's research notes in Series 2 include a chronological sequence and an alphabetical sequence, as well as a large quantity of unlabeled material.
Acquisition Information
This collection was transferred to the Washington State University Libraries from the WSU English Department in 2013 (MS.2013.18).
Processing Note
Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2013.
Separated Materials
A small quantity of English Department files received with this collection were accessioned separately (UA.2013.10).
Related Materials
Emmett Langdon Avery papers (Cage 121)
Theatrical calendar of London theaters, 1702-1733 (typescript) by Emmett Avery (Cage 4541)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Correspondence and published articles, 1934-1968Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence (incoming and outgoing) |
1947-1948 |
| 1 | 2-4 | Journal articles authored by Avery |
1934-1968 |
Series 2: History of the London Stage research and publication files, circa 1930s-1960sReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 5-9 | Notes and drafts for calendar of the London stage, circa 1740s-1780s |
circa 1930s-1940s |
| 1 | 10 | Typescript of portions of The London Stage |
undated |
| 1 | 11-13 | The London Stage, 1660-1800, Part I (1660-1700). Page proofs, corrected. |
circa 1960-1968 |
| 1 | 14-18 | The London Stage, 1660-1800, Part II (1700-1729). Page proofs, corrected. |
circa 1960-1968 |
| 1 | 19 | Newspaper clipping about London actor salaries |
circa 1740s |
| 1-5 | 20-83 | Research notes (chronological sequence, 1560-1768) |
undated |
| 5 | 84-95 | Research notes (alphabetical sequence, incomplete) |
undated |
| 5-6 | 96-106 | Research notes (unlabeled) |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2013
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
