Guide to the
M'Liss, Child of the Sierras
Collection
Special Collections & Archives
University Library
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8326
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title:
M'Liss, Child of the Sierras Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SC.MCS
Extent:
0.02 linear feet
Date: 1879
Abstract: The collection consists of promotional
materials for an 1879 production of
M'Liss, Child of the
Sierras
, a play based on a short story by American author Bret Harte starring
actress Annie Pixley. Items in the collection include a poster advertising a specific
performance, and three advertising cards with lithographs depicting scenes from the
play.
Language of Material: English
Scope and Contents
The
M'Liss, Child of the Sierras
Collection consists of promotional materials for an 1879
production of
M'Liss, Child of the Sierras, a play based on a
short story by American author Bret Harte starring actress Annie Pixley. Items in the
collection include a poster advertising a specific performance, and three advertising cards
with lithographs depicting scenes from the play.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use:
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.
Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials
protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires
the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Preferred Citation:
For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style
manual, or see the
Citing Archival
Materials
guide.
Processing Information:
Jessica Geiser, 2013
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Ephemera
Documents
Folder 1, Item 1
Poster: "J.E. McDonough & E. Lamb's Combination in the Romantic Drama of
M'Liss, Child of the Sierras with Miss Annie Pixley as M'Liss!,"
1879 January 4
Folder 1, Item 2
Advertising Card: "I Will Never Touch Another Drop of Liquor Again as Long as
I Live!"; on verso - "'M'Liss' Redeeming her Father from a Drunkard's Life. 'I Will
Never Touch Another Drop of Liquor as Long as I Live!'"
Folder 1, Item 3
Advertising Card: "M'Liss Denouncing the Mexican"; on verso - "M'Liss, Child
of the Sierras. Confronts the Assassin of her Father, and Established His
Guilt"
Folder 1, Item 4
Advertising Card: "M'Liss at School Examination. She Wins the
Prize"
