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Found 3 collections related to Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926
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Society of American Magicians
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2812
.25 linear feet (1 box)
The Society of American Magicians was formed to preserve and promote magic as a performing art. It was established in New York City in 1902, and expanded under the leadership of Harry Houdini, who served as president between 1917-1926. The records...
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Burnside, R.H., 1870-1952
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 436
52 linear feet (120 boxes)
Collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, financial papers, production records, photographs, and printed matter. Correspondence consists of requests for work or placement in a particular show, either at the New York Hippodrome or another of...
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Werner, M. R. (Morris Robert), 1897-1981
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 3289
3.4 linear feet (9 boxes)
Morris Robert Werner (1897-1981) was an American journalist and writer in the fields of history, biography and current events. He was a sales agent for chemical dyes in China and then became a foreign correspondent for a British newspaper and for...
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