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Kathryna Ray dollhouse guest book

00-2010-212-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2010-212-0

Scope and Contents

Guest book regarding a large dollhouse given to 5-year-old Kathryna Hoffman Ray by her cousin, Mrs. F. Saxham E. Drury in 1929. The book contains news clippings and the signatures of a number of people who viewed the doll house, including Ethel Barrymore, John Barrymore, Noel Coward, Leslie Howard, and other theatrical personalities.   Kathryna was the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Randolph Ray, rector of the Church of the Transfiguration (Little Church Around the Corner) in New York City. He owned Elm Ridge in Litchfield, Conn. Kathryna was married three times, the last to Eugene Stetson.

Dates

  • created: 1929-1930

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

1.00 folders

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Donor unknown.

Method of Acquisition

Found in collection.

Existence and Location of Originals

multi-part note content

Related Materials

multi-part note content

Other Descriptive Information

This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Title
Kathryna Ray dollhouse guest book
Author
Leith Johnson
Date
05/06/2010
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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