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1911 John Evans Des Moines Coliseum Company Iowa Signed Performance Letter
$15.88
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Description
From the end of the 1800s through the early 1900s, most theatre and opera house managers in the United States and Canada had to book their entertainment through Syndicates which controlled the touring schedules of most traveling shows and entertainers. One of the most prominent Syndicates was run by Marc Klaw and Abraham Lincoln Erlanger in New York City. This lot is a letter sent in 1911 from John Evans, manager of the Des Moines Coliseum Company in Des Moines, Iowa. In the letter, Evans makes a pitch to bring large-scale attractions such as Ben-Hur to the Des Moines Coliseum.
The typed letter is on Des Moines Coliseum letterhead and is approximately 11″ tall by 8.5″ wide. It is hand-signed by John Evans.
Condition
This letter is in very good condition. It has been folded for mailing. It has light wrinkles, smudges, edge wear, and toning 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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