American Dramatic Fund Association records

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unitid

{"value"=>"MssCol 70", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"70", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"American Dramatic Fund Association records"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1830-1902", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1830/1902"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".4 linear foot (1 box)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

date_inclusive_start

1830

date_inclusive_end

1902

origination

{"value"=>"American Dramatic Fund Association", "type"=>"corpname"}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>The American Dramatic Fund Association was founded in New York City in 1848 for the purpose of aiding members of the theatrical profession (actors, dancers and singers) who were unable to work, helping to support members' widows and orphans, and defraying funeral expenses of members. The organization has been known as the Actors' Fund of America since 1882.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>Collection consists of correspondence and records of the American Dramatic Fund Association. Correspondence concerns donations and applications for membership and financial assistance. Also, annuity receipts, receipt book for 1848 to 1869, and papers regarding alterations of rules and regulations.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

acqinfo

{"accession_number"=>"MSS 44M61"}

{"date"=>"1944", "source"=>"Swann Auction", "method"=>"Purchase", "extent"=>"1 o", "value"=>"Purchase, Swann Auction, 1944"}

keydate

1830

prefercite

{"value"=>"American Dramatic Fund Association records, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

abstract

{"value"=>"The American Dramatic Fund Association was founded in New York City in 1848 for the purpose of aiding members of the theatrical profession (actors, dancers and singers) who were unable to work, helping to support members' widows and orphans, and defraying funeral expenses of members. The organization has been known as the Actors' Fund of America since 1882. Collection consists of correspondence and records of the American Dramatic Fund Association. Correspondence concerns donations and applications for membership and financial assistance. Also, annuity receipts, receipt book for 1848 to 1869, and papers regarding alterations of rules and regulations.", "generated"=>true}

extent_statement

.4 linear feet (1 box)

date_start

1830

date_end

1902

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