Harriet L. Lagowitz autograph albums, 1877-1890 | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Collection consists of two bound autograph albums and ca. 80 envelopes, which offer a representative sampling of leading American actors and actresses of the nineteenth century. The albums are numbered II and III, but there is no indication of I. Each album contains about 50 signatures, mostly theatrical people. Most likely, Miss Lagowitz sent written requests for many of the autographs. Some envelopes indicate theaters or companies in the return addresses. Holographic notes on the envelopes indicate the sender and, occasionally, the date. Some signatures are written on the pages while others are fastened into the albums. Some responses are in the form of letters