Thomas Connors Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Thomas Connors Collection, WLU Coll. 0299, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Summary

Extent:
.2 Linear Feet
Creator:
Connors, Thomas
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Thomas Connors Collection, WLU Coll. 0299, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.

Background

Scope and content:

Contains 19th and early 20th century British and American theater memorabilia, including autographs of major actors, writers, and managers; and letters, broadsides, and photographs.

Content of the letter includes 'getting a Tragedy on stage'

The content of the letter regards the London Consumption Hospital.

The content of this letter is a comment on a play.

The letter is written on stationary from the Kind Edward Hotel, Toronto, Canada.

Fred writes about being too sick to work.

John writes about upcoming plays in his letter.

This letter is written in third person.

This letter was written on stationary from the King Edward Hotel in Toronto, Canada.

The content of this letter regards the purchase MS of Algernon Swinburne article.

The letter is an angry letter initialed 'W.B.'

The content of this letter contains 'great show last night.'

The subject of this letter is 'Farnum,' most likely William Farnum, American actor.

This letter is a letter of introduction from Herne to Barrett.

Jefferson writes about sending a donation.

The letter was written on stationary from the Hotel Touraine, Boston, Ma.

Biographical / historical:

Connors was a member of Washington and Lee University Class of 1984 and a professor of history at the University of Northern Iowa.

Processing information:

Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (06/27/07)

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard