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1. Jennie Lorenz collection relating to Charlotte Cushman, 1830-1960

   1,750 items. 5 containers. 2.5 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Educator. Correspondence, research notes, reproductions of correspondence and portraits, and printed materials relating to Lorenz's research on the life of actress Charlotte Cushman.

2. Maude Adams papers, 1925-1956

   19 items. 2 containers. 0.6 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   American stage actor, writer, educator. Annotated typescripts and mimeographed copies of Adams's unpublished autobiography, writings relating to the study of acting, a commencement address, notes for a proposed radio program, a religious play, and the corrected typescript of Phyllis Robbins's biography, Maude Adams, An Intimate Portrait.

3. Geraldine Farrar papers, 1895-1960s

   approximately 25,000 items. 67 boxes. 5 mapcase folders. 28.5 linear feet. -- Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Geraldine Farrar was an American opera singer and film actress. The collection consists of Farrar's personal papers relating to her life and career, including correspondence, scrapbooks and clippings, photographs and music materials containing sketches, autograph manuscripts, and printed music composed or edited by Farrar. In addition, the collection contains biographical materials, Farrar's writings, contracts, radio scripts, concert programs, awards, and other miscellaneous items.