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Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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...

Scope and Contents

Includes initial research Neilson conducted at the library, lists of items in the library's special collection, forms used in the library by researchers, and a speech given by Neilson in Russell's last home in Winter Park.