Ristori, Adelaide. A.L.s. to unknown recipient ["chère et bonne"], with photograph, 1896 June 12
Scope and Contents
The General Manuscript File Collection consists of 26 boxes of correspondence and other manuscript materials from notable individuals, dating from 1667, 1727, and 1735 to 2012, acquired individually by the department from various sources over several decades. Collection contents are mostly correspondence and original manuscript materials, but some files also include typed and printed materials and, infrequently, related photographs. Individuals represented in the collection include literary, dramatic, artistic, political, and military figures.
Dates
- 1896 June 12
Language of Materials
French.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Biographical / Historical
Adelaide Ristori (known as "the Marquise") was an Italian actress known for her roles in tragedies, who lived from 1822 to 1906.
Extent
From the Collection: 10.4 Linear Feet (26 document boxes)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of J. Wesley Swanson.
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu