Research Catalog

William Harris, Jr. papers

Title
William Harris, Jr. papers, 1914-1934.
Author
Harris, William, 1884-1946.
Supplementary Content
Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors
  • Harris, Irene Wallach.
  • Harris, Henry B., 1866-1912.
  • Schnebbe, Howard.
Description
20 linear feet (21 boxes)
Summary
Collection consists of approximately 13,000 vouchers, 1914-1934, concerning Harris' investments and theatrical expenses during his most active years in the theatre.
Subject
  • Harris, William, 1884-1946
  • Theater > Finance
  • Theater management
  • Theaters > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
Vouchers.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Harris, William, Jr.
Biography (note)
  • William Harris, Jr. (1884-1946) entered the family theatre business in 1912 after the death of his older brother, Henry B. Harris. Until his retirement in 1939, William Harris, Jr. managed New York City theaters, produced plays on Broadway and organized road companies of his shows.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 1331
OCLC
NYPW92-A204
Author
Harris, William, 1884-1946.
Title
William Harris, Jr. papers, 1914-1934.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
William Harris, Jr. (1884-1946) entered the family theatre business in 1912 after the death of his older brother, Henry B. Harris. Until his retirement in 1939, William Harris, Jr. managed New York City theaters, produced plays on Broadway and organized road companies of his shows.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository and on Internet.
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Finding Aid
Occupation
Theatrical producers and directors.
Theatrical managers.
Added Author
Harris, Irene Wallach.
Harris, Henry B., 1866-1912.
Schnebbe, Howard.
Research Call Number
MssCol 1331
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