Ray Henderson papers
- Title
- Ray Henderson papers, 1904-1937
- Format
- Archival mix
- Author
Collection information
The finding aid is a document containing details about the organization and contents of this archival collection. Archival collections may require an appointment to view and use on-site.
Items in the library and off-site
Displaying all 18 items
| Status | Container | Access | Call number | Item location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 18 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 18 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 17 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 17 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 16 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 16 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 15 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 15 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 14 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 14 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 13 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 13 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 12 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 12 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 11 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 11 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 10 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 10 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 9 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 9 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 8 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 8 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 7 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 7 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 6 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 6 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 5 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 5 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 4 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 4 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 3 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 3 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 2 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 2 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
| Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre. | ContainerBox 1 | AccessSupervised use | Call number*T-Mss 1965-003 Box 1 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Details
- Additional authors
- Description
- 13.9 linear feet (8 boxes and 10 scrapbooks)
- Summary
- The Ray Henderson papers consist of correspondence, personal papers and ephemera, clippings and professional materials from his career as a publicist and advance man, that document both his personal life and his work for many of the theater personalities of the early 20th century. The papers are rich in information on early 20th century theater through the voluminous and news-filled correspondence of many actors, who were both friends and clients of Henderson. Notables include George Arliss, Katharine Cornell, E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Photographic prints.
- Diaries.
- Call number
- *T-Mss 1965-003
- Language
- English
- Access (note)
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
- Source (note)
- Katharine Cornell?
- Biography (note)
- Ray Henderson, press agent, was born John Ray Henderson on August 25, 1889 in Saguache County, Colorado, the youngest child of Robert Louis Henderson and Willamartha Laura Harris. At an early age he developed a love of the performing arts, attending theatrical and musical performances as they toured the Colorado Springs area. He began his career as a publicity man in Colorado Springs, doing house publicity for local theaters. Later, he joined the Forbes-Robertson Company as a press agent in Omaha, Nebraska. His clients included George Arliss, E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe, Ethel Barrymore and finally Katharine Cornell and Guthrie McClintic.
- Indexes/finding aids (note)
- Finding aid available in repository and on the Internet.
- Processing action (note)
- Processed and cataloged
- Connect to:
- Local subject
- Road tours.
- Added author
- Arliss, George, 1868-1946.
- Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, Sir, 1853-1937.
- Cornell, Katharine, 1893-1974.
- McClintic, Guthrie, 1893-1961.
- Daly, Mary.
- Elliott, Maxine, 1871-1940.
- Marlowe, Julia, 1865-1950.
- Sothern, E. H. (Edward Hugh), 1859-1933.
- Yurka, Blanche.