Guide to the Kate Felton Elkins Collection M0125
Elkins (Kate Felton) collection
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
1999 ; revised 2022
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Kate Felton Elkins Collection
Identifier/Call Number: M0125
Physical Description:
1.5 Linear Feet
(4 boxes)
Date (inclusive): 1775-1927
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Kate Felton Elkins, 1934.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item] Kate Felton Elkins Collection, M0125, Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford,
Calif.
Scope and Contents
Scrapbooks on musical, theatrical and literary subjects. Includes letters, programs, playbills, clippings, printed articles,
prints and photographs. One bound volume, titled "Dramatic" has twentieth century letters written to Felton Elkins.
Publication Rights
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Theater -- History
Literature -- History and criticism
page 1
Elkins, Felton Broomhall, 1889-
to Mrs. K. F. Neilson, with cover
30-Sep-25
Container Summary: T.L.S.
page p. 3
Elizabeth - print from a painting by Isaac Oliver
page p. 4
Elizabeth portrait proof print before letters by W. T. Walker
1791
page p. 5
Francis Bacon French print. Several Paris chez E. Desrochers
page p. 7
The Room in Which Shakspeare Was Born. print. T. G. Flowers. Edinburgh. pub by E. Adams
page p. 8
Ben jonson. print & biographical sketch [Hontueret?] [pint.].; Audinet, sculp; pub by Harrison & [?]
May 1, 1794
page p. 9
Ben Jonson. Engraved by E. Scriven from a picture in the possession of Mr. Knight. pub. by Charles Knight
page p. 10
Abraham Cowley. Mary Beale pint. ; R. Godfrey s. pub by F. Blyth.
Nov 1, 1776
page p. 11
Colley Cibber. Vanloo pinx J. S. Miller Sc.
[1767]
page p. 12
Theatre Royal, Covent Garden broadside The Dramatist etc
Feb 13, 1790
page 13
Margaret Woffington as Sir Harry Wildair. Wm. Hogarth, pinxt, N.Y. Photogravure Co.
page 14
Garrick, David, 1716-1779
page 14
Mr. Garrick as Periauder. Roberts del., Wilsosculp.
page p. 15
Page from
Stars of the Stage (pp.21 & 22) re: Garrick
page p. 16
Theatre Royal Broadside Tobin's The Curfew etc.
July 30, 1807
to Mr. Peake,
Nov 28, 1807
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 19
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854 Goodwin, William N.
Signatures on articles of agreement,
Sep 3, 1822
page p. 21
Charles Kemble page from a book with portrait and biographical sketch
Fanny Kemble painted by T. Sally, engraved by J. Cheney
page p. 22
Theatre Royal, Hay-Market, broadside As You Like It etc.
June 28, 1831
page p. 23
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. broadside Mme. Schroeder Devrient Fidelio etc.
May 15, 1837,
page p. 24
Theatre Royal, Liverpool broadside Wallach in Pizarro etc.
Mar 23, 1841
page p. 25
Sir Walter Scott, Bart, Sir T. Lawrence piuxt., J. Horsburgh sculpt., pub. Gebbie & Barrie.
page p. 27
Theatre-Royal Liverpool broadside Wallask in Rent Day etc.
Mar 31, 1841
to Mr. Sefton,
Oct 9, 1847
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 29
Smith, Solomon Franklin, 1801-1869
to Carey and Hart,
Sep 17 1845
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page p. 30
Edwin Booth as Hamlet p. from a book w/portrait
page p. 31
Edwin Thomas Booth page from book w/biographical sketch & 3 illustrations
page p. 32
Edwin Books portrait with facsimile signature John Wilson & Co. Publrs. N.Y.
Signature on articles of agreement with H.C. Jarrett and H.D. Palmer,
Mar 26, 1875
page p. 34
Lawrence Barrett
Container Summary: clip. biographical
page p. 35
Lawrence Barrett as Count Lauciotto page from book
Signature on articles of agreement with Rich and Stetson,
Dec 10, 1874
page 40
McCullough, John E., 1832- Autograph.
page p. 41
John E. McCullough
Container Summary: biographical clip
page 41
Forrest, Edwin, 1806-1872
to H.H. Clements,
Feb 14, 1855
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 45
Keene, [Laura?] Autograph
Charles Keane
Container Summary: photograph
page p. 46
Fords Theatre copy of broadside for Our American Cousin Lincoln
Apr 14, 1865
page p. 46
E. A. Southern as Lord Dundreary in Our America Cousin illustrated article.
page p. 47
[E. A. Southern]
Container Summary: photograph
page p. 50
Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winckle
Container Summary: illustrated dip
page 50
15. Jefferson, Joseph Autograph
page p. 51
Joseph Jefferson as Newman Noggs, engraved by R.G. Tietze from photo formerly owned by John Broughan, lent by Peter [Gilecy?]
Container Summary: [copy of engraving]
page p. 52
Henry Irving as Hamlet
Container Summary: Illus'd clip
page 52
Irving, (John) Henry (B.), 1838-1905
to unknown
Aug 30, 1893
Container Summary: A.N.S.
page p. 53
Henry Irving big sketch for
Stars of the Stage
Mrs. G. H. Gilbert big sketch for
Stars of the Stage
page p. 54
Ellen Terry big. clip co/photo as Letitia Hardy
page p. 55
Miss Ellen Terry as Partia
Container Summary: clip, illus.
page p. 57
Madam Modjeslca as Queen Mary
Container Summary: clip a biographical clip
page 57
Modjeska, Helena, ca. 1843- Autograph
page p. 68
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
Container Summary: clipped illus.
page p. 69
Wheatley's Arch St. Theatre broadside Gold etc.
July 2 `56
page 70
Neilson, Lilian Adelaide, 1850-1880 Autograph theater pass
page p. 71
Lilean Adelaide Neilson photo on sheet music cover
to Directors of the American Theater
page p. 74
Dramatic Affairs clip from
The Californian
Sep 21, 1867
page p. 75
The Californian clips Dramatic Mention Amusements Musical
3/18/63 6/9 1866
page p. 76
Private Dispatches song words pub. by Bell & Company, S.F.
page p. 77
Kole Oil Tommy Song Words pub. by T.C. Boyd. S.F.
Ben Bolt Song words pub. by Bell & Company
page 79
[unk]
Container Summary: Illus. clip
page p. 81
Annie Pixley as M'liss
Container Summary: illus. clip
page 82
Patti, Carlotta and Joseph Hermanns Autographs
page 83
Patti, Adelina, 1843-1919
to Dear friend,
31-Aug
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page p. 85
Interieur du Théâtre de la Scala à Milan Sidole dess, gravé par L. Cherbuin ed. - Ferd. Astoria et File, Milan
page p. 86
Mlle. Georges. colored reproductions of drawing by J. Champagne
page p. 87
The Great Excitement Galup by Piette Laroche. ad poster or cover of sheet music
page 88
Jefferson, Joseph Autograph
page 91
Tree, Sir Herbert Beerbohm
to R.W. Welch,
26-Nov-03
Container Summary: T.L.S.
page 91
Langtry, Lillie Autograph
to Friend Francis
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 94
Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, 1853-1937
to Thomas D. Osborne,
5-Mar-16
Container Summary: T.L.S.
page 95
Forbes-Robertson, Gertrude
to Dear Sir,
22-Nov-09
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to [Edward] Freiberger,
May 15, 1897
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 97
Barrie, Sir James Mathew, 1860-1937
to?,
11-Dec
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 99
James, Louis and ? Warde Autographs
to Miss Welch,
Jul-07
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to George Leon Varney,
16-Sep-00
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page p. 97
Maude Adams
Container Summary: signed photo
Maude Adams, signed photo ; Maude Adams. ribbon of the Legion of Honor which she wore in a play
page 101
Elliott, Maxine Autographed photograph
to Mr. Carr, and cvr.
May 10, 1910
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to Mrs. Caley,
10-Oct-06
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 103
[Kelcey], Herbert Autograph
page 104
Salvini, Thomas Autograph
to Dr. Waddell.
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 105
Thompson, Lydia Autograph
page 106 & 107
Schildkraut, Joseph, 1895-
to [John] Howell, with cvr.
June 29, 1923
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to Dear Carr,
23-Sep-02
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to [Lewis] Lesley,
15-Jan-15
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 110, 111
Matthews, James Brander, 1852-1929
to Mr. Palmer,
Sep 20, 1890
Container Summary: A.L.S.
June 1914.
Container Summary: A.N.S.
to Mrs. Bishop,
13-Sep
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 113
Harvey, Sir John Martin, 1863-1944
to H. C. Hilgate,
25-Sep-08
Container Summary: T.L.S.
page 115
Alexander, Sir George, 1858-1918
to Miss Waddell, and cvr.
6-Feb-06
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 121
Granville-Barker, Harley, 1877-
to [Richard] Bennett,
9-Apr
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 123
Belasco, David, 1859-1931
to Felton Elkins,
22-May-25
Container Summary: T.L.S.
page 125
Brieux, [Eugéne], 1858-1932
in French to [Richard Bennett],
May 6, 1917
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 126, 129
Bates, Blanche (Mrs. George Creel), 1873-1941
to Felton Elkins, one cvr.
1921, undated
Container Summary: 4 A.L.S.
page 130
[Bennett, Richard?], 1872-1944
to Felton Elkins, signed Dick, with cover.
Mar, 23 1920
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 131
Bennett, Richard, 1872-1944
to Felton Elkins,
18-Nov-19
Container Summary: T.L.S.
page 132
Cobb, Irvin S., 1876-1944
to Felton Elkins,
May 22
Container Summary: A.L.S.
fragment,
undated
Container Summary: T.L.S.,
page 134, 135
Chambers, Charles Hadden, 1860-1921
to Felton Elkins,
Nov, 1919-undated
Container Summary: 3 A.L.S.
page 136
du Maurier, Sir Gerald, 1873-1934
to F. Elkins, with cover.
Jun 15
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to F. Elkins,
28-Oct-13
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page 140-143
Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
to F. Elkins, with cover,
Mar 24, 1912, Jun 29, 1912 Apr 13, 1912
Container Summary: 3 A.L.S.
page 144, 145
Hopwood, Avery, 1882-1928
to F. Elkins,
undated
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to F. Elkins,
11-Apr-25
Container Summary: A.L.S.
Telegram to F. Elkins,
17-Mar-23
[to F. Elkins,
undated
Container Summary: A.L.S.
T.N.S. and 4 to F. Elkins,
undated
Container Summary: A.L.S.
to F. Elkins,
1919, 1924 and undated
Container Summary: one cover.
page 159
Roosevelt, Theodore Autograph
page 160-165
Sheldon, Edward Brewster, 1886-1946
2 and 5 tels (1 holograph) to F. Elkins. 2 signed Ned
undated, 1918, 1923 and 1915
Container Summary: A.L.S.
Tel. to F. Elkins,
27-Sep-21
to F. Elkins,
19-Apr
Container Summary: A.L.S.
page p. 169
Empire Theatre, N. Y. program She Steeps to Conquer
June 9-14, 1924
page P. 171
Alcazar Theatre, S.F. signed program of Heartsease
May 18-31, 1903
page P. 172
[Ruta Chatterton?] - announcement of performance
page P. 173
Columbia Theatre, S.F. program Ruta Chatterton presents Into the Sunlight w/ Henry Miller, Blanche Bates, etc.
Sep 27, 30, 1927
page P. 174
Columbia Theatre, clips re: above from
Bulletin &
Journal
page P. 175
Greenwich Village Theatre program A.W.O.L.
page P. 176
Mariarden, Peterborough, N.H. program The Imperfect 36
page P. 179
California Theatre Free Public Library. Bush St. above Kearney. Photo enlargement
1863
page 180
Panteleieff, Max
Container Summary: holograph copy of program
page 181
Panteleieff, Consuelo Closs
Container Summary: signed photo
to F. Elkins, not mounted.
[1926],
Container Summary: 2 A.L.S.
Box 2, volume 2
COLLECTION OF CLIPPINGS CONCERNING PEOPLE AND THINGS LITERARY
1. "First Editions" poem signed by Elsie B. Stone
Container Summary: Typed poem
2. Ray Lyman Wilbur to Mrs. Kate Felton Nielson.
Container Summary: T.L.S.
3. Nathan Van Patten to Mrs. Kate Felton Nielson.
Container Summary: T.L.S.
4. O. W. [Oliver Wendell] Holmes to Mr. [Franklin Benjamin] Sanborn
March 16th, 1884
Container Summary: Typed copy
5. Henry W. Longfellow to unknown ("My dear Sir")
December 15, 1839
Container Summary: Typed copy
Box 3, volume 3
SCRAPBOOK OF CONCERT AND OPERA PROGRAMS
1919-1927
Scope and Contents note
Art gallery program, clippings on performers, ballet programs, copies of
Symphony Society Bulletin (N.Y.) for San Francisco seasons, 1919-27, and New York and Philadelphia season 1922-23.
Box 4, volume 4
SCRAPBOOK OF THEATER PROGRAMS
1919-1924
Scope and Contents note
Stage and film productions for San Francisco seasons, 1919-21 and 1923-24 and New York season, 1922-23.
Box 4, volume 5
THEATRE PROGRAMME BOOK
1882-1896
Scope and Contents note
Concert, theater and opera programs from New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Menlo Park, Chicago, Boston,
Syracuse, Buffalo, St. Louis, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Brighton. A.N.S. from E. N. Palmer (Emma
Nevada) to Mrs. Elkins, n.d. (ca. 1885), clippings, a few photographs.