Research Catalog
Jennie Moscowitz papers
- Title
- Jennie Moscowitz papers, 1907-1943.
- Author
- Moscowitz, Jennie, approximately 1868-1953.
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| Status | Container | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 1 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 2001-011 Box 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box/Folder 2 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 2001-011 Box/Folder 2 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
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- Description
- 1 lf. (1 box, 1 oversized portfolio)
- Summary
- The Jennie Moscowitz papers span 1907-1943, and consist of personal papers, correspondence, contracts, and both scripts and 'sides' for stage and radio plays. Her background in Yiddish theater is represented only by application forms to a Yiddish acting school. Much of the correspondence consists of fan mail, but there are affectionate notes from broadcaster Mary Margaret McBride, Bella (Mrs. Paul) Muni, and playwright Elmer Rice.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Correspondence.
- Contracts.
- Access (note)
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
- Source (note)
- unknown
- Biography (note)
- Jennie Moscowitz was an actress prominent in Jewish theater circles for decades, initially on the Yiddish speaking stage and later in English language roles.
- Processing Action (note)
- Processed
- Call Number
- *T-Mss 2001-011
- OCLC
- NYPW01-A115
- Author
- Moscowitz, Jennie, approximately 1868-1953.
- Title
- Jennie Moscowitz papers, 1907-1943.
- Restricted Access
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
- Biography
- Jennie Moscowitz was an actress prominent in Jewish theater circles for decades, initially on the Yiddish speaking stage and later in English language roles. Jennie Moscowitz was born Jennie Silverstein in Jassy, Romania, around 1868 or 1869. She was studying acting by the age of 12, and at 13 was touring Romania and Germany with Sarah Bernhardt in CAMILLE. By 1890 she had come to America, and before long was performing in the Jewish Art Theater, working with Jacob Adler and Bores Thomashefsky. Jennie Moscowitz' first English speaking role was in Israel Zangwill's play THE MELTING POT (1909), with Walker Whiteside. Later, David Belasco cast her in his play THE AUCTIONEER (1920). Other roles included PARTNERS AGAIN (1923), KOSHER KITTY KELLY (1925), Elmer Rice's COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW (1931) with Paul Muni, and EXCURSION (1937). Moscowitz scored a great personal success in the 1943 revival of COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW, in which she and Muni reprised their original roles. She died on July 26, 1953, at the age of 85.
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- Research Call Number
- *T-Mss 2001-011