Wilton Sisters papers
Summary
Scrapbooks circa 1913-1919; programs, 1919-1924; a typescript tour schedule, 1925-1926; clippings, 1919-1959; and photographs of the Wilton sisters and of Rose Wilton's husband, vaudeville performer John A. Murphy, in blackface minstrel costume.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within circa 1913-1959 (inclusive); 1919-1926
Language of Materials
English
Restrictions on Access
This collection is shelved offsite. Retrieval requires advance notice. Check with Houghton Public Services staff. Collection is open for research.
Collection is open for research.
Extent
.3 linear feet (1 box)Biographical / Historical
The Wilton Sisters were a musical and comedy act comprised of two sisters from Terre Haute, Indiana, Mae Wilton and Rose Wilton. Mae later married vaudeville performer John A. Murphy; Rose later married Charles Festa and William Vancleave.
Arrangement
Unprocessed.
Processing Information
Minimal description derived from existing records and converted to online finding aid, Betts Coup, 2020.
- Title
- Wilton Sisters. Wilton Sisters papers, circa 1913-1959 (inclusive); 1919-1926 (bulk) (2006MT-243): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- 2018 November 16
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou04326
Repository Details
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