Guide to the Emmett Langdon Avery Papers circa 1740s-1968
Cage 796

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Avery, Emmett Langdon, 1903-
Title
Emmett Langdon Avery Papers
ID
Cage 796
Date [inclusive]
circa 1740s-1968
Date [bulk]
1935-1968
Extent
5.5 linear feet of shelf space, 6 boxes
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
Most of the materials in this collection are related to Emmett Avery's research and writing about the history of the London theater during the 16th to 18th centuries. The collection includes his research notes, drafts, proofs of his contributions to the multivolume publication The London Stage: A Critical Introduction, and journal articles authored by him.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Emmett Langdon Avery Papers

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

Emmett Langdon Avery (1903-1970), professor of English at Washington State University, earned his B.A. from Franklin College in Indiana, and went on to earn an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He joined the faculty at Washington State College in 1927 as an instructor in English, and retired as chair of the English Department in 1968.

Avery was a prolific scholar, and an expert in the history of London theater.

Avery Hall at Washington State University is named in his honor.

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Scope and Content

This collection of Emmett Avery's professional papers includes a large volume of notes, drafts, and page proofs related to his contributions to the publication The London Stage: A Critical Introduction. Avery was responsible for most of the work on Part 1, covering the period 1600 to 1700, and he edited Part 2, covering the period 1700-1729, and wrote the critical introduction. The collection also includes a small amount of correspondence, and journal articles authored by Avery.

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Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series: Series 1. Correspondence and published articles, 1934-1968; and Series 2. History of the London stage research and publication files, circa 1930s-1960s. Avery's research notes in Series 2 include a chronological sequence and an alphabetical sequence, as well as a large quantity of unlabeled material.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2013

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Acquisition Information

This collection was transferred to the Washington State University Libraries from the WSU English Department in 2013 (MS.2013.18).

Processing Information

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2013.

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Related Materials

Related Material

Emmett Langdon Avery papers (Cage 121)

Theatrical calendar of London theaters, 1702-1733 (typescript) by Emmett Avery (Cage 4541)

Separated Material

A small quantity of English Department files received with this collection were accessioned separately (UA.2013.10).

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Names and Subjects

Personal Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Avery, Emmett Langdon, 1903- -- Archives

Subject(s)

  • Theater -- England -- London -- History
  • Literature
  • Fine Arts

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Detailed Description of Collection

Series 1: Correspondence and published articles, 1934-1968 

box folder

Correspondence (incoming and outgoing) 1947-1948 

1 1

Journal articles authored by Avery 1934-1968 

1 2-4

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Series 2: History of the London Stage research and publication files, circa 1930s-1960s 

box folder

Notes and drafts for calendar of the London stage, circa 1740s-1780s circa 1930s-1940s 

1 5-9

Typescript of portions of The London Stage undated 

1 10

The London Stage, 1660-1800, Part I (1660-1700). Page proofs, corrected. circa 1960-1968 

1 11-13

The London Stage, 1660-1800, Part II (1700-1729). Page proofs, corrected. circa 1960-1968 

1 14-18

Newspaper clipping about London actor salaries  circa 1740s 

1 19

Research notes (chronological sequence, 1560-1768) undated 

1-5 20-83

Research notes (alphabetical sequence, incomplete) undated 

5 84-95

Research notes (unlabeled) undated 

5-6 96-106

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