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1911 Grand and Bijou Opera Houses Minneapolis MN Signed Theatre Manager Letter
$24.83
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Description
This lot is a typed and signed letter dated February 24, 1911, on letterhead from the Grand Opera House in St. Paul and the Bijou Opera House in Minneapolis, Minnesota, both operated by theatre managers Litt & Dingwall. The letter is addressed to Klaw & Erlanger in New York City, attention to booking agent Charles Osgood, and was written by Theodore L. Hays, the resident manager. It expresses thanks for a prior courtesy, reflecting the professional correspondence typical of early 20th-century theatre syndicate networks that controlled touring show schedules throughout the United States. The letter is signed by Hays in ink.
– Date: February 24, 1911
– Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
– Sender: Theodore L. Hays, Resident Manager
– Recipients: Klaw & Erlanger; Charles Osgood
– Format: Typed and signed business letter
– Size: Single sheet, approximately 8.5″ x 11″
– Opera Houses: Grand (St. Paul) and Bijou (Minneapolis)
– Related Theatres: McVicker’s, Chicago; Bijou, Milwaukee
Condition
This letter is in good used condition with wear appropriate to its age. It may have small creases/tears, folds, wrinkles, indentations, stains, smudges, edge wear, toning, corner bumps, or other issues typical of old paper items. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.
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