Edward Harrigan papers, 1863-1929
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harrigan, Edward, 1844-1911
- Title
- Edward Harrigan papers
- Dates
- 1863-1929 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 05520
- Summary
- Edward Harrigan was an actor, playwright, and songwriter. Collection contains biographical material, clippings, advertisements, a songbook, and other ephemera.
- Repository
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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
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Edward Harrigan (1844-1911) was an actor, playwright, and songwriter. He is noted for his poignant portrayal of immigrant life in New York. Harrigan’s plays include Old Lavender, Cordelia’s Aspirations, The Leather Patch, Waddy Googan, and others. Following a partnership with Tony Hart, he built Harrigan’s Theater in New York in 1890, where his plays were produced for many years.
Content Description
Collection contains biographical information; magazine and newspaper articles concerning Harrigan and his career; theatre notices and advertisements; correspondence; reception cards; stock certificates for the Chicora Importing and Exporting Company; a receipt documenting an agreement regarding Fourteenth Street Theatre; and a songbook titled A Collection of Songs by Harrigan and Dave Braham.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Anthony H. Harrigan between July 1974 and December 1981.
Processing Note
Related Materials
Edward Harrigan papers, 1871-1984, T-Mss 1941-003, Performing Arts and Research Collections, New York Public Library.
Edward Harrigan papers, ca. 1871-1908, MssCol 1327, Archives and Manuscripts, New York Public Library.
Edward Harrigan clippings and ephemera, MWEZ+ n.c. 27822, Performing Arts and Research Collections, New York Public Library.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
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 for 1 box.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Actors.
- Drama.
- Music.
- Performing arts.
- Playwrights.
- Theater.
