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Description: Scrapbooks compiled by Harriet L. Lagowitz document the career of Polish-born actress Helena Modjeska (1840-1909). Modjeka was particularly praised for her performances in Shakespearean dramatic roles. These scrapbooks trace Modjeska's stage career across the United States through published announcements, reviews, programs, calendars, and images. Volume 1 covers 1877-1898; Volume 2 covers 1878-1897.
Names: Lagowitz, Harriet L., active 1877-1890 (Compiler)
Dates / Origin: Date Created: 1877 - 1898
Library locations: Billy Rose Theatre Division; Shelf locator: MWEZ + n.c. 474 and 478
Topics: Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909
Genres: Scrapbooks; Clippings
Notes: Acquisition: Gift: Miss P. V. Fullerton.
Physical Description: Extent: .75 linear feet (2 volumes)
Type of Resource: Text; Text; Still image
Identifiers: NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b20647557; RLIN/OCLC: 913888645; Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 4f563490-fd8d-0132-125a-58d385a7b928

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