- Additional Authors
- Humphreys, Daisy Hall.
- Description
- .6 linear foot (2 boxes)
- Summary
- Collection consists of correspondence and other records of the Stage Women's War Relief as well as some papers of Daisy Humphreys, National Chairman of the Press Dept.
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Source (note)
- Biography (note)
- Stage Women's War Relief was organized in New York City at the beginning of World War I to coordinate the efforts of volunteers among women in the theatre.
- Processing Action (note)
- Call Number
- MssCol 2856
- OCLC
- NYPW94-A280
- Author
Stage Women's War Relief.
- Title
Stage Women's War Relief records, 1892-1938, bulk (1918-1919)
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Biography
Stage Women's War Relief was organized in New York City at the beginning of World War I to coordinate the efforts of volunteers among women in the theatre. They provided hospital supplies and clothing for soldiers in Europe, conducted Liberty Loan drives, arranged entertainments and stage performances for troops, and opened a canteen in 1918 for soldiers and sailors in New York City.
- Occupation
Actors.
- Added Author
Humphreys, Daisy Hall.
- Research Call Number
MssCol 2856