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Whitford Kane papers, 1913-1955.
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Creator
Kane, Whitford, 1882-1956.
Location
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Extent
- .5 linear foot (1 box)
Access Restrictions
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Scope/Contents Note
Collection consists of correspondence with prominent American, English and Irish theater and literary figures, and theater agreements and contracts. Correspondents include Padraic Colum, St. John Ervine, Katharine Hepburn,Rutherford Mayne, Sean O'Casey, and Carl Van Vechten.
Biographical/Historical Note
Whitford Kane (1882-1956) was an English-American actor.
Controlled Access Terms
- Kane, Whitford, 1882-1956.
- Theater -- United States.
- Theater -- Ireland.
- Theater -- England.
- Actors.
Additional Creator Names
- Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972.
- Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer), b. 1883.
- Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003.
- Mayne, Rutherford.
- O'Casey, Sean, 1880-1964.
- Van Vechten, Carl, 1880-1964.

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