McGown collection of theatrical photographs, 1880-1929

Summary

Creator:

McGown, W. H.

Date:

1880-1929

Extent:

21.3 Linear Feet 47 document boxes, 6 half boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 oversized folder

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

McGown collection of theatrical photographs, ms2313, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of photographs of circus and vaudeville acts. Also included are theater programs and posters.

Biographical / historical:

W. H. McGown was a photographer who served as a correspondent for the New York Dramatic Mirror, New York Dramatic News, New York Clipper, and New York Herald.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Circus performers -- Photographs.
Circus -- Photographs.
Revues -- Photographs.
Minstrel shows -- Photographs.
Circus posters.
Vaudeville -- Photographs.
Theater programs.
Posters

Preferred citation:

McGown collection of theatrical photographs, ms2313, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.