Jefferson, Joseph (1829-1905). Collection, 1874-1922, n.d.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of correspondence, photographs, clippings, and programs.
Dates
- 1874-1922, n.d.
Creator
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Jefferson, also known as Joe Jefferson, was an American actor born in Philadelphia to a theatrical family. He was one of the most famous 19th century American actors, and possibly the earliest born actor to appear in a motion picture. He appeared onstage as an infant, and made his acting debut at age four. His most famous role was Rip Van Winkle, which he debuted in 1859 and continued to play for forty years. After the Civil War he bought Orange Island near New Iberia, LA, which he renamed Jefferson Island, and where he built his home.
Extent
0.208333 Linear Feet (2.5 inches of materials in 1 box)
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Joseph Jefferson Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Zack Stein
- Date
- 01/09/2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031
speccoll@louisiana.edu