Scope and arrangement
The J. F. Milliken papers consist of theatrical correspondence and span the years 1887-1894. The correspondence documents the vaudeville touring circuit at the end of the 19th century.
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- Creator
- Milliken, J. F., (James Foster), 1847-1917
- Call number
- *T-Mss 1986-010
- Physical description
- .2 linear feet (1 box)
- Preferred Citation
J. F. (James Foster) Milliken Papers, *T-Mss 1986-010, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
- Repository
- Billy Rose Theatre Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.Restrictions apply
J. F. Milliken was an agent for vaudeville entertainers. His papers contain letters documenting vaudeville in the late 1800s.
Biographical/historical information
James Foster Milliken was born in 1847 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Known as "Colonel" he was a theatrical agent primarily for 19th century vaudeville and variety acts. He is also listed in some sources as a playwright. He died in 1917 in New York City.
Administrative information
Custodial history
The J. F. Milliken Papers were purchased in 1986 from Irving Benjamin.
Source of acquisition
Purchase, Irving Benjamin, 03/--/1986Processing information
Processed by Mary Ellen Rogan and Rosalie Spar.
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Location
Billy Rose Theatre DivisionNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498
Third Floor
Access to materials
Request an in-person research appointment.Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, contact the Curator, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
Access restrictions
Photocopying prohibited.