Edward Freiberger, 1890 - 1905
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises approximately 60 letters, as well as drawings, black and white photographs, pamphlets, and other ephemera relating to Chicago journalist and theater critic Edward Freiberger and his involvement in the Forty Club, a local Dining Society. Many of the letters were sent to Freiberger by actors, including William Winter, George Kinnon, and Mabel Barrison. Also included is a large folder of Scheetz’s own research and correspondence related to the materials.
Dates
- 1890 - 1905
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Edward Freiberger (1857-1917) was a journalist and theater critic with the Chicago Herald and Inter Ocean. He was a founding member of the 40 Club, a Chicago Dining Society and served on their board.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Latin
From the Collection: French
From the Collection: Italian
From the Collection: Welsh
From the Collection: Danish
From the Collection: Swedish
From the Collection: Spanish
From the Collection: German
From the Collection: Norwegian
From the Collection: Persian
From the Collection: Japanese
From the Collection: Russian
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu