Correspondence regarding Adah Isaacs Menken
Scope and Contents
Included is a letter from Julian Moore of England to the University of Nevada library, requesting information for a biography about Menken. The letter of response provides transcripts of articles about Menken published in 1868 in the Territorial enterprise newspaper of Virginia City, Nevada, and information about her from Mae Davis, an actress of the 1890s.
Dates
- 1929
Creator
- Moore, Julian (Person)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Adah Isaacs Menken was an American actress.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (2 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Included is a letter from Julian Moore of England to the University of Nevada library, requesting information for a biography about Menken. The letter of response provides transcripts of articles about Menken published in 1868 in the Territorial enterprise newspaper of Virginia City, Nevada, and information about her from Mae Davis, an actress of the 1890s.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Correspondence, Special Collections Vertical File, University of Nevada, Reno, Transfer. 12/03/90, 91-07
Creator
- Moore, Julian (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Correspondence regarding Adah Isaacs Menken
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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