Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899. Correspondence of Augustin Daly and Joseph F. Daly, and Documents Serving for Memoirs. New York: Public Library, 1961.

3 reels. 35 mm.

      SCOPE:
            Augustin Daly was one of the most important figures in late nineteenth century American theatrical history. He wrote and adapted many successful plays; owned and managed theaters in New York and London; and produced plays for his own company, which included John Drew, Otis Skinner, and Ada Rehan. Joseph Daly, his brother, was a frequent collaborator and this collection contains their correspondence, newspaper clippings, and the unpublished memoirs of Augustin Daly, reproduced from the original papers in the New York Public Library.

      ARRANGEMENT:

            Reel 1: Correspondence, 1858-1873 and Documents serving for memoirs.

            Reel 2: Correspondence, 1880-1888

            Reel 3: Correspondence, 1889-1899.

      FINDING AIDS:

            None.

      SUBJECTS:
            Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899
            Theater--United States--History