Sesqui-Centennial Portrait #19

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Sesqui-Centennial Portrait #19

Item Info

Item No: pdcsq00022
Title: Sesqui-Centennial Portrait #19
Media Type: Silver Gelatins
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

R. H. Burnside

R. H. Burnside was a playwrite and showman who produced and wrote a massive history pagent for the Sesqui-Centennial celebration. The cast was reportedly 2,700 performers strong.

For additional information: New York Public Library Archives and Manuscripts, R. H. Burnside Collection. http://archives.nypl.org/the/21994#overview

A606 P53711


Creation Year: ca. 1926
Creator Name: Cardinell, John D. - Photographer