Charles Grapewin and Anna Chance vaudeville scrapbook, 1902-1903

Summary

Creator:

Grapewin, Charley, 1869-1956 and Chance, Anna

Date:

1902-1903

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet 1 scrapbook

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Charles Grapewin and Anna Chance vaudeville scrapbook, ms4198, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a scrapbook featuring newspaper reviews and advertisements for the performances of Charles Grapewin and Anna Chance, recording their 1902-1903 season.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Grapewin (1869-1956) was a circus acrobat, writer, and performer in vaudeville, on stage, and in motion pictures from their earliest forms. As a vaudeville performer, he partnered with his wife Anna Chance (1875-1943. Grapewin's most memorable movie role was playing Uncle Henry, husband of Aunt Em, in The Wizard of Oz.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Scrapbooks.
Vaudeville -- United States.
Theater -- United States.
Clippings (information artifacts)

Preferred citation:

Charles Grapewin and Anna Chance vaudeville scrapbook, ms4198, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.