Nelson Anderson manuscript and photograph collection
Abstract
This collection contains research notes and photographs related to Andersen’s research on Mississippi showboats. The research primarily focuses on the Chapman family, who invented the medium, but also includes information on the development of the flatboat and general theater history.
Dates
- 1925 - 1966
- Majority of material found within 1925 - 1952
Creator
- Anderson, Nelson, 1888-1966 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.
Biographical / Historical
Nelson Andersen (ca. 1888-1966) was born in Canandaigua, New York. Andersen married Helen Gildersleeve, who worked as a teacher. He worked for the Rockefeller Institute for twenty years as a technician before moving to Baltimore to work at City Hospitals. He retired in 1963. Andersen was interested in theater history, particularly Mississippi showboats, and acted in several productions with the Vagabond Theater. He died on October 3, 1966.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series, Research Notes, Research Photographs, and Personal Photographs, which reflect the documents within.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ruth Nuhn, June 12, 2015.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains research notes and photographs related to Andersen’s research on Mississippi showboats. The research primarily focuses on the Chapman family, who invented the medium, but also includes information on the development of the flatboat and general theater history. A draft copy of his manuscript, “The Chapmans of the Showboat,” is included. Photographs of Andersen and his wife, Helen, at his retirement party are also part of the collection.
Creator
- Anderson, Nelson, 1888-1966 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Nelson Anderson manuscript and photograph collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Lara Westwood
- Date
- 2016-11
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2020-04-17: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org