Research Catalog

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.

Subjects

• Theatrical managers
• Theatrical producers and directors
• Vouchers
• Theaters > New York (State) > New York
• Theater management
• Theater > Finance
• Harris, William, 1884-1946

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.

Connect to:

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