James Forbes Papers, circa 1904-1937

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Summary

Creators:
Forbes, James, 1871-1938
Abstract:
James Forbes (1871-1938), a twentieth century playwright, authored The Chorus Lady,The Commuters, and The Famous Mrs. Fair. The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia related to a number of his works.
Extent:
9.2 linear feet
Language:
Collection materials in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], D-581, James Forbes Papers, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains manuscripts, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia related to a number of his works.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is arranged alphabetically by title.

Biographical / historical:

James Forbes was born September 2, 1871 in Salem, Ontario. He began his career as an actor in 1891 in Chicago and played comic roles for the next five years. He then served as the the drama critic for the Pittsburgh Dispatch, business manager for Henry W. Savage's Castle Square Opera Company, business representative for the Metropolitan English Opera Company and the Amelia Bingham Company, and assistant manager of Henry B. Harris Theatrical Enterprises.

Forbes later turned to playwriting. Between 1904-1936, Forbes wrote or helped to adapt a number of plays which were produced professionally.

Source:

Grover, Charles Aubrey. James Forbes: His Works and His Career in the American Theatre. Thesis (Ph. D.)-- University of California, Davis, 1976.

Acquisition information:
Gift of James Forbes in 2014.
Processing information:

Sara Gunasekara processed this collection.

Physical location:
Researchers should contact Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], D-581, James Forbes Papers, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621
speccoll@ucdavis.edu
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