Vera Charles Collection Span: 1894-1910 Bulk: 1894-1910 English collection 2 ft. 2 boxes Collection includes a scrapbook having to do largely with the American production of Sardou's Gismonda at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City in 1894 with Fanny Davenport in lead; and contracts having to do with the a tour in Great Britain of The Fortune Teller, operetta of Victor Herbert and Harry Smith. approximately 50 to 100 photographs, 4 contracts, 1 scrapbook No Vera Charles Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress Charles, Vera Photographs and scrapbook related to two operetta productions Researchers wishing to work with special collections are advised to inquire in advance about availability of material since many special collections are stored off-site. American Musical Theater Charles, Vera Davenport, Fanny Nielsen, Alice Performing Arts Encyclopedia scdb Music Division, Library of Congress IHAS 120830 loc.natlib.scdb.200033724