William G. Sullivan
William G. Sullivan Collection
L154
1930-1957
2 ms. Boxes, 4 oversized folders
Manuscript & Rare Books Division
Indiana State Library
Processed by: Jessica Combs, September 2010
Biographical Note:
William G. Sullivan was an Indianapolis businessman; board member, Art Association of Indianapolis; author, English’s Opera House (1960).
Scope and Content Note:
The papers consist principally of Sullivan’s research notes and writings, including notes and a manuscript biography of nineteenth century Indiana playwright Joseph Arthur; notes and manuscript history of the English Opera House in Indianapolis; notes on theatrical performances by John Wilkes Booth; biographical sketches of English artist John Flaxman, writer Prosper Merimee, sculptor John Rogers, and composer Georges Bizet; and drafts of his letters on literary topics.
Photocopying Policy:
Manuscript materials CANNOT be photocopied or digitized in their entirety. Photocopies and/or digital images cannot exceed 25% of a collection or a folder within a collection. In some cases, photocopying may not be permitted due to the condition of the item. Check with a Manuscript Librarian for other options.
Box and Folder Listing:
Box 1.
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Folder |
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1. |
Correspondence of William G. Sullivan |
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2. |
Copies of letters of Joseph Arthur |
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3. |
Biography and notes on Joseph Arthur |
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4. |
“Blue Jeans” |
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5. |
“Cherry Pickers” |
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6. |
“Colorado, or East and West” |
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7. |
“Lost River” |
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8. |
“On the Wabash” |
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9. |
“Salt of the Earth” |
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10. |
“The Still Alarm” (England) |
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11. |
“The Still Alarm” (U.S.) |
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12. |
Roxy by Edward Eggleeston |
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13. |
Theater |
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14. |
History of the New York Stage by Alston Brown |
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15. |
“The Splinter Fleet or Wooden Ships and Iron Men” |
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16. |
Carmen |
Box 2.
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Folder |
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1. |
Richard Bennett |
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2. |
John H. Farquhar |
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3. |
John Flaxman |
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4. |
Robert Prometheus Fitzsimmons |
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5. |
Mary Howard |
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6. |
Prosper Merimee |
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7. |
John Rogers |
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8. |
Miscellaneous notes |
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9. |
Duplicate material |
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10. |
Duplicate material |
Oversize folders.
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Folder |
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1. |
“Blue Jeans” |
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2. |
“The Cherry Pickers” |
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3. |
“Lost River” |
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4. |
“The Still Alarm” |
Collection Information
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Size of Collection: |
2 ms. Boxes, 4 oversize folders |
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Collection Dates: |
1930-1957 |
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Provenance: |
Unknown |
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Access : |
The collection is open for research use |
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Restrictions: |
None |
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Reproduction Rights: |
Permission to reproduce, exhibit, or publish material in this collection must be obtained from the Manuscript Section, Indiana State Library. |
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Language: |
Materials are entirely in English |
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Alternate Formats: |
None |
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Related Holdings: |
L182, OBC2 |
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Notes: |
Item by item inventory available upon request. |
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