Maggie Mitchell correspondence and other material, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
Collection consists predominantly of letters written between 1854 and 1890 to American actress Maggie Mitchell and her husband and manager, Henry T. Paddock from family, friends, and fans. Letters discuss a voyage to Hong Kong and Japan; personal and social matters; Mitchell's performances; expenses incurred in travel; and news of the day. Several bills and receipts are also present, as is an undated draft of a speech by Mitchell for an unspecified engagement.
Margaret Julia Mitchell (popularly known as Maggie Mitchell), 1832-1918, was an American actress.
Collection consists predominantly of letters written between 1854 and 1890 to American actress Maggie Mitchell and her husband and manager, Henry T. Paddock from family, friends, and fans. Letters discuss a voyage to Hong Kong and Japan; personal and social matters; Mitchell's performances; expenses incurred in travel; and news of the day. Several bills and receipts are also present, as is an undated draft of a speech by Mitchell for an unspecified engagement.
Donated by George Horter, 1945.
Compiled by Kit Messick, 2013