Research Catalog

Jane Cowl papers

Title
  1. Jane Cowl papers, 1907-1949, bulk (1927-1945).
Author
  1. Cowl, Jane, 1884-1950.

Details

Additional authors
  1. Morse, Frank.
  2. Murfin, Jane, -1955.
Description
  1. .8 linear foot (2 boxes).
Summary
  1. Collection consists of correspondence, financial papers, diary, and biographical materials collected by Cowl.
Subject
  1. Dramatists
  2. Actors
  3. Diaries
  4. World War, 1939-1945 > Civilian relief
  5. Women in the theater
  6. Theater > New York (State) > New York
  7. Theater > Europe
  8. Radio programs > United States
  9. Acting
  10. Cowl, Jane, 1884-1950
Genre/Form
  1. Diaries.
Call number
  1. MssCol 682
Access (note)
  1. Restricted access;
Source (note)
  1. Public Administrator (via New York Municipal Archives)
Biography (note)
  1. Jane Cowl (1884-1950) was an actress, playwright and theatrical producer. She appeared in her most famous acting roles in the 1920s and 1930s and co-authored several plays during this period with Jane Murfin. During World War II she was co-director of the Stage Door Canteen, an entertainment center for U.S. servicemen and women in New York City. She also hosted a radio program in the 1940s.
Indexes/finding aids (note)
  1. Collection guide available in repository.
Processing action (note)
  1. Cataloged
Author
  1. Cowl, Jane, 1884-1950.
Title
  1. Jane Cowl papers, 1907-1949, bulk (1927-1945).
Restricted access
  1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
  1. Jane Cowl (1884-1950) was an actress, playwright and theatrical producer. She appeared in her most famous acting roles in the 1920s and 1930s and co-authored several plays during this period with Jane Murfin. During World War II she was co-director of the Stage Door Canteen, an entertainment center for U.S. servicemen and women in New York City. She also hosted a radio program in the 1940s.
Indexes
  1. Collection guide available in repository.
Occupation
  1. Actors.
  2. Dramatists.
Added author
  1. Morse, Frank.
  2. Murfin, Jane, -1955.
LCCN
  1. ms 68001135
Research call number
  1. MssCol 682
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