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Robinson Locke collection

Title
Robinson Locke collection, 1870-1920.
Author
Locke, Robinson, 1856-1920.
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vol. 516Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 516Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 515Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 515Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 514Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 514Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 513Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 513Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 512Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 512Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 511Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 511Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 510Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 510Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 509Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 509Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 508Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 508Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 507Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 507Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 506Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 506Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 505Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 505Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 504Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 504Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 503Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 503Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 502Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 502Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 501Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 501Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 500Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 500Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 499Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 499Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 498Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 498Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
vol. 497Mixed materialSupervised use NAFR+ vol. 497Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Description
  • 1016 volumes and 2,215 portfolios
  • 42 microfilm reels.
Summary
The Robinson Locke collection consists of dramatic scrapbooks and portfolios containing clippings, programs, photographs, prints, and letters documenting American theater history.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Clippings.
  • Programs.
  • Photoprints.
Note
  • Also known as the Robinson Locke collection of dramatic scrapbooks.
  • Microfilm must be used for viewing the collection in all cases where it exists.
Additional Formats (note)
  • is also available on microfilm;
  • is also available on microfilm
Source (note)
  • Locke, Robinson
Biography (note)
  • Owner and editor of the Toledo Blade, an Ohio newspaper founded by his father, Locke was a serious collector of material documenting American theater history.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Cards available in card catalog.
  • An index to programs bound in Series 1, compiled by the State, County and Local Historical Survey of the WPA, is available as a finding aid.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
NAFR+
OCLC
NYPW93-A320
Author
Locke, Robinson, 1856-1920. Collector
Title
Robinson Locke collection, 1870-1920.
Additional Formats
Series 1 is also available on microfilm; Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts; call number *ZC-528.
Modjeska-Montgomery volume in Series II is also available on microfilm; Billy Rose Theatre Division, call number *ZC-511.
Envelope 1426 in Series IV (Charles Meakins) is also available on microfilm; Billy Rose Theatre Division, call number *ZC-200.
Additional Formats
Mrs. Leslie Carter (Series II, vol. 27) is also available on microfilm: Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts; service copy number: *ZC-609.
Biography
Owner and editor of the Toledo Blade, an Ohio newspaper founded by his father, Locke was a serious collector of material documenting American theater history.
From the 1890s, Locke served as drama critic for his newspaper under the name of Rodney Lee. Starting as a small reference collection of theatrical clippings to support his work, the collection expanded by gift and purchase. Soon a growing staff was required to clip all items of theatrical interest from the many national newspapers and magazines Locke received, and to paste the material into scrapbooks. Locke often travelled to New York to attend performances and Toledo was frequented by touring companies. According to Locke's wife, for many years until his death, every musical or dramatic artist who visited Toledo, visited Locke and his collection and almost always donated an autographed portrait. Locke was married twice: in 1886 to Kate King who died in 1894, and in 1909 to Mabel Dixey, a former actress, who gave addenda to the collection after his death.
Indexes
Cards available in card catalog.
An index to programs bound in Series 1, compiled by the State, County and Local Historical Survey of the WPA, is available as a finding aid.
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Research Call Number
NAFR+
*ZC-528
*ZAN-*T36
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