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Russell, Annie, 1864-1936

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Russell, Annie Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SP-Russell
Scope and Contents This collection consists of biographical material on Annie Russell, the woman and the actress; it is difficult to separate the one from the other.  However, the main focus of this collection is to provide insight into the woman behind the roles.  The collection documents Annie's life from childhood through her early career, her rise to stardom and her exit from the limelight due to illness, and her subsequent resurgence with the opening of The Annie Russell Theatre. The collection begins...
Dates: Created: c. 1870s-2012; Other: Majority of material found in 1877-1936