Guide to the Mrs. Harry Goldberg collection of 19th century American stage portraits MSS.PHOTO.0198
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2019
Green Library
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Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Mrs. Harry Goldberg collection of 19th century American stage portraits
source:
Goldberg, Harry, Mrs.
Identifier/Call Number: MSS.PHOTO.0198
Physical Description:
3.0 Linear Feet
(3 boxes)
Date (inclusive): c. 1880s-1890s
Abstract: Small collection of prints and photographs of late-19th century actors, many with autographs.
Scope and Contents
Prints and photographs of late-19th century actors, many with autographs, most or all collected in San Francisco. The collection
was donated to Stanford by Josa Goldberg, widow of actor and author Harry Montefiore Goldberg (born c. 1881). The collection
also contains his diploma from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials are believed to be in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use of public domain materials.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Harry Goldberg, transferred from Theater Collection.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Mrs. Harry Goldberg collection of 19th century American stage portraits (MSS PHOTO 0198). Dept.
of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Theater -- United States -- History
Goldberg, Harry, Mrs.
box 1, folder 1
Unknown (with autograph)
1893
box 1, folder 4
Madam Helena Modjeska
1894
box 1, folder 6
Adelaide Neilson (2, one with ALS to A. Hirsch)
1880
box 1, folder 14
Abraham Lincoln with Republican and Democratic tickets for presidential election
box 1, folder 15
Unknown (with autograph), San Francisco
1886
box 1, folder 17
William Terris (with autograph), San Francisco
1893
box 1, folder 19
photo (H.C.W. Phot. Paris) of Henri Allouard's "La Sieste"
box 2, folder 1
Unknown (with autograph), San Francisco
1886
box 2, folder 2
William Terris (with autograph), San Francisco
1893
box 2, folder 3
Ellen Terry (with autograph)
1893
Box 2, Folder 5
Sarah Bernhardt (with autograph)
1891
box 3
Harry M. Goldberg diploma from the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts, New York
1901
