William Harris Jr. Papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library, Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations.
Collection consists of approximately 13,000 vouchers, 1914-1934 concerning Harris' investments and theatrical expenses during his most active years in the theatre. Many of the vouchers have bills, accounts, or statements attached to them. There is a seperate card index to the names on these vouchers. Also, there are about 3,000 vouchers, 1920-1928, relating to Mrs. Henry B. Harris and a few for Henry B. Harris and Howard Schnebbe.
William Harris, Jr. (1884-1946) entered the family theater business in 1912 upon the death of his older brother Henry B. Harris (1866-1912). Until his retirement in 1939, William Harris, Jr. managed New York City theaters, produced plays on Broadway, and organized road companies of his most successful stage efforts.
This collection consists of ca. 13,000 vouchers (1914-1934) concerning Harris' investments and theatrical expenses during his most active years in the theatre. Many of the vouchers have bills, accounts, or statements attached to them. There is a separate card index to the names on these vouchers. In addition, there are ca. 3,000 vouchers relating to Mrs. Henry B. Harris (1920-1928) and a few for H.B. Harris (n.d.) and Howard Schnebbe (1929).
Gift of William Harris, Jr.,
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