Description
The collection is comprised of photographs of the Belasco, Mayer, and Bender families,
David Belasco's publicity stills, programs from the New Alcazar Theatre, newspaper
clippings, a program from a dinner honoring David Belasco, and a caricature of the New
Alcazar Theatre staff. The Life of David Belasco (Winter) contains a
number of photographs from the collection.
Background
Humphrey (1830-1911) and Reyna (1830-?) Belasco emigrated to the United States from
London. In 1853 their first son, David, was born in San Francisco. Humphrey and Reyna
(also Reina) subsequently had 10 children, including, Frederic (Frederick) (1862-?),
Walter, Edward, George, and Sarah.
Restrictions
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain copyright or publishing authorization from
The Western Jewish History Center.
Availability
Collection is open for research by appointment only every Monday-Thursday, except for those Jewish and Federal holidays when
it is closed.