Washington and Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library Special Collections and Archives
204 W. Washington St.Lexington, VA 24450
camdent@wlu.edu
URL: http://library.wlu.edu/specialcollections
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Carter Newman Bealer Papers, WLU Coll. 0094, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.
In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections staff to verify the appropriate format.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the Bealer estate, 1965.
Biographical / Historical
Bealer was a student at Washington and Lee University from 1918-1922.
Scope and Contents
Includes family and business correspondence and a variety of private collections, such as diaries, playbills, ship menus, as well as a significant collection of autographed photographs and letters of late 19th and early 20th century theatrical and musical performers.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Actors
- Autographs
- Correspondence
- Gray, Harry L.
- Hayward , Ella
- Musicians
- Peebles , L.H.
- Playbills
- Westheimer, Milton J.
- Wilcox family
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Barkley, Alben William
- Barnboker, Senator
- Bealer , E. J. W.
- Bealer, Carter Newman
- Bealer, Pierre McFarland
- Everett , Edward
- Gray, Harry L.
- Hayward , Ella
- Kent, Rockwell
- Mopeley , John
- Peebles , L.H.
- Stevenson, Andrew
- Stovil, D.
- Westheimer, Milton J.
- Wilcox family
- Williams, Leonard C.
Container List
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Theatre ScrapbookEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000004049] box: 12
Miscellaneous Scrapbooks6 VolumesEnglish.Scope and Contents
This box contains 6 scrapbooks: 3 not labeled, 2 labeled 'Heraldry Scrapbook', and 1 labeled 'A Memory Book'.
- Mixed Materials [0000004051] box: 13
Miscellaneous Scrapbook2 VolumesEnglish.Scope and Contents
This box contains 2 scrapbooks. One is labeled 'Autograph Book' and the other is labeled 'Hotel cards'.
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1896 Georgia State Tax Card and related items Signed Mrs. E. J. W. Bealer1896English.
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E.J. W. Bealer Tax Records for 19061906English.
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Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Correspondence1906English.
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Various Work Orders for Business/Construction in Georgia1900-1910English.
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Papers regarding a dispute of title from the Law Offices of Daley, Chambers, and Smith1909-09English.
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Papers regarding the Southern Baptist Convention of Asheville, NC1916-05English.
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San Diego, California Real Estate License for P.M. Bealer1923English.
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Estate Papers for P.M. Bealer, executed by Carter Newman Bealer1954-09English.
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Scrapbook- PlaybillsEnglish.Scope and Contents
Envelope labeled Scrapbook-Playbills
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Playbills- Continental (Severn Duvall Gift)English.
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Notebooks with Playbills13 VolumesEnglish.
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Playbills- Continental A-ZEnglish.
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Playbills- Continental A-ZEnglish.
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Souvenir Playbills (English)English.
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Souvenir Playbills (English)English.
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Souvenir Playbills (English)English.
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Souvenir Playbills- English and AmericanEnglish.
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Playbills- AEnglish.
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Playbills- B (I)English.
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Playbills- B (II)English.
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Playbills- CEnglish.
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Playbills- D-GEnglish.
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Playbills- H (I)English.
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Playbills- H (II)English.
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Playbills- IEnglish.
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Playbills- JEnglish.
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Playbills- K-LEnglish.
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Playbills- MEnglish.
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Playbills- N-OEnglish.
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Playbills- PEnglish.
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Playbills- Q-REnglish.
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Playbills- SEnglish.
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Playbills- TEnglish.
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Playbills- U-Z and Autographed PlaybillsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003146] box: 5 folder: 59
Christmas Cards1885-1950English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003146] box: 5 folder: 60
Christmas Cards1951-1955English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003146] box: 5 folder: 61
Christmas Cards1956-1961; No DatesEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000006826] box: 6 folder: 76
Miscellaneous - Various CorrespondencesEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000006826] box: 6 folder: 77
Miscellaneous - Various Correspondences and MailingsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003079] box: 2 folder: 21
Correspondence1954-1959English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003079] box: 2 folder: 22
Correspondence1960-01-1960-08English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003079] box: 2 folder: 23
Correspondence1960-09-1960-12English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003079] box: 2 folder: 24
Correspondence1961-1962English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003079] box: 2 folder: 25
CorrespondenceNo DateEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003051] box: 1 folder: 1
Control FolderEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003051] box: 1 folder: 2
Correspondence1905-1918English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003053] box: 1 folder: 3
Correspondence1920-1924English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003055] box: 1 folder: 4
Correspondence1926-1927English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003057] box: 1 folder: 6
Correspondence1929English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003059] box: 1 folder: 7
Correspondence1930English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003066] box: 1 folder: 9
Correspondence1932-1934English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003062] box: 1 folder: 8
Correspondence1931English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003064] box: 1 folder: 10
Correspondence1935-1936English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003067] box: 1 folder: 11
Correspondence1937English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003068] box: 1 folder: 12
Correspondence1938-1939English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003070] box: 1 folder: 13
Correspondence1940-01-1940-08English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003071] box: 1 folder: 14
Correspondence1940-09English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003072] box: 1 folder: 15
Correspondence1940-10-1940-12English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003073] box: 1 folder: 16
Correspondence1941-1942English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003074] box: 1 folder: 17
Correspondence1943-1944English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003075] box: 1 folder: 18
Correspondence1945-1946English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003079] box: 2 folder: 19
Correspondence1947-1949English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003079] box: 2 folder: 20
Correspondence1950-1953English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003120] box: 4 folder: 49
Foreign Poster CardsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003121] box: 4 folder: 50
Foreign Poster CardsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003122] box: 4 folder: 51
Foreign Poster CardsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003109] box: 3 folder: 41
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003110] box: 3 folder: 42
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003111] box: 3 folder: 43
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003112] box: 3 folder: 44
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003113] box: 3 folder: 45
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003114] box: 3 folder: 45A
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003116] box: 4 folder: 46
Photographs of FamilyEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003117] box: 4 folder: 47
Photographs by Carter BealerEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003118] box: 4 folder: 48
Other PhotographsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003085] box: 2 folder: 26
Postcard Pictures of Theatre People18th-19th centuriesEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003087] box: 2 folder: 27
French Theatre PrintsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003088] box: 2 folder: 28
French Theatre PrintsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003090] box: 2 folder: 29
French Theatre PrintsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003091] box: 2 folder: 30
French and Mixed Theatre PrintsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003092] box: 2 folder: 30A
Prints- Miscellaneous (English and Composers)English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003093] box: 2 folder: 31
Photographs of Theatre People- most autographedEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003094] box: 2 folder: 31A
Autographed Photos of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003095] box: 2 folder: 31B
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003100] box: 2 folder: 32
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003099] box: 2 folder: 33
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003101] box: 3 folder: 34
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003102] box: 3 folder: 35
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003103] box: 3 folder: 36
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003104] box: 3 folder: 37
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003105] box: 3 folder: 38
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003107] box: 3 folder: 39
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003115] box: 3 folder: 40
Photographs of Theatre PeopleEnglish.
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Bookplates, HMS Pinafore, FDR inauguration souvenirs, Art catalogEnglish.
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Opera, Music, Ballet ProgramsEnglish.
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The Moscow Art Theatre: Theatre Guide of London; Gallery of Plays and Players; Serials; Periodicals and Misc.; Cinema ItemsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000006830] box: 6 folder: 75
Miscellaneous - Blank Card Stock from Cruise Liners & Inaugural Ball Card for McKinley-Hobart Election1930-19401897-03-04English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006835] box: 5 folder: 64
Ship Menus - Various Lines1895-1940English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006831] box: 5 folder: 65
Ship Menus - United Fruit Companies1930-1940English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006839] box: 5 folder: 66
Ship Menus - United States Line1934English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006834] box: 5 folder: 67
Ship Menus - Norwegian American Line1939English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006833] box: 5 folder: 68
Ship Menus - French Line, S.S. France1962English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006836] box: 5 folder: 69
Ship Menus - French Line, S.S. Liberté1975English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006837] box: 6 folder: 70
Ship Menus - French Line, S.S. Ile De France1957English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006838] box: 6 folder: 7A
Savage Club, Other Club Programs1915-1935English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006832] box: 6 folder: 71
Travel Literature - Various1920-1950English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003124] box: 4 folder: 52A
Biographies: A-EEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003126] box: 4 folder: 53A
Biographies: F-LEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003130] box: 4 folder: 54A
Biographies: M-SaEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003136] box: 4 folder: 55A
Biographies: Se-ZEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000006841] box: 6 folder: 74
Typed Biographies of Theatre People1930-1950English.Scope and Contents
Includes biographies of the Incorporated Stage Socety, Fritzi Scheff, Frances Star, Sir William Bruce, Neil Hamilton, Barbara Bel Geddes, James A. Michener, Edith Fellows, and Glenda Farrel.
- Mixed Materials [0000003138] box: 5 folder: 58
Autographed Checks and ReceiptsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003139] box: 5 folder: 58
Autographed Checks and ReceiptsEnglish.
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Check payable to Edward Everett signed Andrew Stevenson for $501831-12-12English.
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Stock certificate showing Leonard C. William is entitled to 4 shares of capital stock of the Mystic National Bank in Connecticut1870-1-24English.
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Signature of "Alben W. Barkley" (torn off of a check)1952English.
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Receipt for Mr D. Scorie for Joseph Bradley Furniture1849-11-28English.
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Two checks written by E. Clemens, one to Senator Max Barnboker for $1 (1955) and another to Rockwell Kent for 50 cents (1954).1954-04-201955-06-6English.
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Deposit slip for $550 for John Mopeley to the credit of George Hinmria from the New Haven County Bank1847-11-23English.
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- Mixed Materials [0000003123] box: 4 folder: 52
Autographs: A-EEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003125] box: 4 folder: 53
Autographs: F-LEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003129] box: 4 folder: 54
Autographs: M-SaEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003131] box: 4 folder: 55
Autographs: Se-ZEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003133] box: 4 folder: 56
Autographs: Letters UnidentifiedEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003135] box: 4 folder: 57
Naval AutographsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000004042] box: 7
Diaries9 Volumes1863-1960English.Scope and Contents
This box includes diaries from Virginia Cloud, Mary Cloud, Joseph W. Collins, Mrs. Gassett, and unidentified authors.
- Mixed Materials [0000004043] box: 8
Diaries of Mae Douglas Drown11 Volumes1920-1930English.
- Mixed Materials [0000004045] box: 9
Diaries of Mae Douglas Drown8 Volumes1931-1939English.
- Mixed Materials [0000004046] box: 10
Diaries5 Item1940-1946English.Scope and Contents
This box contains diaries written by Mae Douglas Drown and Marian Drown.
- Mixed Materials [0000004048] box: 11
Diaries12 Volumes1890-1958English.Scope and Contents
This box includes diaries written by Harry L. Gray, Ella Hayward, L.H. Peebles, Milton Westheimer, and Wilcox.
- Mixed Materials [0000003128] box: 4 folder: 53B
Lillie Langtry ClippingsEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000003162] box: 6 folder: 72
Miscellaneous ClippingsEnglish.
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Newspaper Clipping of Joe Di Maggie in Baltimore, MDEnglish.
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Newspaper Clippings of Various Plays, Actors, and Playwrights in ChicagoEnglish.
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New York Times Book Review on WIlliam Goldhunt's Biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald, "F. Scott Fitzgerald and His Contemporaries"1963-07-21English.
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The New York Times Newspaper Photograph of Manhattan's Church of TransfigurationEnglish.
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The New York Times Book Review on Richard Church's 1956 Autobiography- "Suddenly I Was Armed with a Weapon: A Distinguished Author Relives His Boyhood and His Discovery that Poetry Was a Sword"1956-08-05English.
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Philadelphia Inquirer Spread - Women's Clothing modeled by Hollywood Movie Stars on one side and drawings of the freak Pacific Weather on the reverse1940-1950English.
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- Mixed Materials [0000003163] box: 6 folder: 73
Miscellaneous ClippingsEnglish.
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Chicago Sun Newspaper Clipping on the fighter plane crash that killed Collin Kelly Written by W.L. White1913-09-07English.
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Chicago Tribune Newspaper Clipping - "Ten Years Ago This Week She Killed Two Friends" Article on Winnie Ruth's murder of two close friends1941-10-12English.
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The New York Times Newspaper Clipping - "Walking Tours of Dublin"1963-07-28English.
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Newspaper Clipping of Jo Di Maggio's Regarding Ankle Injuries in Baltimore, MD.English.
- Mixed Materials [0000003137] box: 4 folder: 57A
Cartoon EnvelopesEnglish.
- Mixed Materials [0000006840] box: 5 folder: 63
Materials Regarding Harry Leroy Gray1920-1960English.
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Series of Photographs of Harry Leroy GrayEnglish.
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Collection of letters between Gray and his mother1890-1910English.
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- Mixed Materials [0000006828] box: 6 folder: 78
Miscellaneous - Carter Newman Bealer's Passport, small thought journals, and hand-written newspaper1913English.
- Mixed Materials [0000006829] box: 6 folder: 79
Miscellaneous - Various Papers1918-1950English.
- Mixed Materials [0000004052] box: 14
Miscellaneous Notebooks7 Volumes1910-1933English.Scope and Contents
This box contains 7 notebooks. 1 Account book from 1910, 1 catalog of bell collection, 1 notebook titled 'Art Motis', 1 notebook from 1916, 1 notebook labeled 'English Drama', 1 black album labeled 'Photos', and 1 brown album labeled 'Photos'. The brown album has photos of family, friends, and Dash (referenced in Control Folder).