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Robert Shafer papers

Title
Robert Shafer papers, 1936-1965.
Author
Shafer, Robert K., 1901-1981.

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Volume 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 2014-090 Volume 1Offsite
Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 2014-090 Box 1Offsite
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 2014-090 Box 2Offsite

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1.05 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 volume)
Summary
Robert Shafer (1908-1981) was an American actor known mostly for his roles in regional musicals. One of his most successful roles was in Damn Yankees!, portraying the character Joe Boyd, a role he reprised for the movie. The Robert Shafer papers, dated 1936 to 1965, hold mostly letters between Robert Shafer and his wife Jane while he was touring in USO camp shows during WWII and regional musicals, including Damn Yankees. There are occasional letters from his son Rikard; a pencil sketch of the Shafers; photographs of Shafer and his wife, actors, and performances; clippings; playbills; and a scrapbook from the stage production The Merry Widow.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Clippings (information artifacts)
  • Correspondence.
  • Photographs.
  • Playbills.
  • Scrapbooks.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photocopying and photographs will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Terms of Use (note)
  • The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Theatre Division at theatre@nypl.org.
Source (note)
  • Donated by Rik Shafer, 2014.
Call Number
*T-Vim 2014-090
OCLC
952188133
Author
Shafer, Robert K., 1901-1981.
Title
Robert Shafer papers, 1936-1965.
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photocopying and photographs will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Terms Of Use
The author/creator retains copyright of materials. For information on obtaining permission to publish, contact the Theatre Division at theatre@nypl.org.
Source
Donated by Rik Shafer, 2014.
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Occupation
Actors (performing artists)
Research Call Number
*T-Vim 2014-090
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