William A. Hildebrand theatrical collection, 1870-1932

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Summary

Creators:
Hildebrand, William A.
Abstract:
A collection of theater-related material collected by William A. Hildebrand.
Extent:
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. William A. Hildebrand theatrical collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains manuscripts, correspondence and ephemera, including a copy of the Proceedings concerning Sunday Night Concerts at Boston Theatres, scripts for various plays, a silent film screenplay, reading notes, and watercolor illustrations. Also included are various letters and notes, some addressed to Hildebrand, apparently collected for the autograph value, as well as a group of late 19th century and early 20th century autographs of famous actors, actresses, composers, singers and writers. There is also one folder of ephemera containing printed material. Various items in the collection are stamped: "Library / Theatrical Hall of Fame / (Dramatic Morgue) / Wm A Hildebrand, Keeper," and "The Wm A Hildebrand / Collection / of Play Bills." Notable people in the collection include, among others: David Belasco, Harry Carey, Augustin Daly, Daniel Frohman, Harry Houdini, Henry Irving, Helena Modjeska, Ellen Terry, Luisa Tetrazzini, and William Winter.

Biographical / historical:

William A. Hildebrand was an American collector of American and British theater-related material; he was based in New Jersey.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Pasadena Playhouse Associates, 1977-1978.
Processing information:

Processed by Gayle M. Richardson in February 2018; in March 2025, a finding aid was created.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by author and format.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. William A. Hildebrand theatrical collection, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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