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Scrapbook, Programs, n/d

 File — Box: 5, Item: 5

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

Papers of Gwen Reed, a Hartford tobacco worker turned actress, educator, and community worker. Included are papers from her involvement with Community Players, Hartford Stage Company, and Playtime for Tots. Theater programs and scripts constitute about a third of the collection. A valuable source of information is Reed's scrapbook from her time with the Charles Gilpin Players (1936-1939), a beneficiary of the Federal Theater Project. Reed is also well known for having portrayed Aunt Jemima throughout New England during a 17-year career with the Quaker Oats Company. Additional material includes photographs, a video tape from WFSB Channel 3, and plaques.

Dates

  • Other: n/d

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is stored in a restricted area and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Hartford History Center Repository

Contact:
Hartford History Center
Hartford Public Library
500 Main St
Hartford CT 06103 USA
860.695.6297