- Additional Authors
- Description
- .8 linear foot (2 boxes).
- Summary
- Collection consists of correspondence, financial papers, diary, and biographical materials collected by Cowl.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Diaries.
- Access (note)
- Source (note)
- Public Administrator (via New York Municipal Archives)
- Biography (note)
- 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)
- Collection guide available in repository.
- Processing Action (note)
- Call Number
- MssCol 682
- Author
Cowl, Jane, 1884-1950.
- Title
Jane Cowl papers, 1907-1949, bulk (1927-1945).
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
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
Collection guide available in repository.
- Occupation
Actors.
Dramatists.
- Added Author
Morse, Frank.
Murfin, Jane, -1955.
- LCCN
ms 68001135
- Research Call Number
MssCol 682