Summary Information
Julie Haydon Papers
1908-1995
MSS 146
0.4 cubic feet
1 box
La Crosse Public Library (Map)
Julie Haydon, born in 1910, in Oak Park, Illinois, was a stage and screen actress who originated the role of Laura in Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" in 1944. She was an actress-in-residence at the College of St. Theresa, Winona, Minnesota from 1967-1977, and lived in La Crosse, Wisconsin from 1977 until the time of her death in 1994. The collection, mostly photocopies, consists mainly of clippings about Haydon and her husband, George Jean Nathan. It also contains correspondence, playbills, photographs and a deconstructed scrapbook. The La Crosse Public Library Archives does not hold the originals for this collection.
English
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Acquisitions Information
Received in multiple accessions; 1993.002, and several additional accessions prior to 1989 and in 1993.
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Julie Haydon Papers, MSS 146, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Processing Information
Processed by Peg Jerome, January, 2013; finding aid written by Peg Jerome, January, 2013.
Arrangement
Materials in the Julie Haydon Papers are arranged alphabetically by topic.
Scope and Contents
The Julie Haydon Papers consist of biographical material; correspondence from her family, husband George Jean Nathan and others; playbills; photographs and a deconstructed scrapbook.The bulk of the material consists of clippings pertaining to Julie Haydon and her husband George Jean Nathan. The majority of the collection is comprised of photocopies.
Biographical note
Julie Haydon was born Donnalee Donaldson on June 10, 1910, in Oak Park, Illinois. She was a stage and screen actress who got her start in Hollywood in the 1930s, and later performed on Broadway. In 1944, Haydon originated the role of Laura in Tennesse Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie."
In 1955, Haydon married writer and critic George Jean Nathan, who died three years later. After his death, Haydon made guest appearences in university plays around the country. She was actress-in-residence at the College of St. Theresa in Winona, Minnesota from 1967-1977, and lived in La Crosse, Wisconsin from 1977 until the time of her death on December 24, 1994.
Existence and Location of Originals note
The La Crosse Public Library does not own the original materials for any copies found in this collection; all originals are held by Patricia Angelin.
Subject Terms
- Haydon family
- Haydon, Julie, 1910-1994
- Nathan, George Jean, 1882-1958
- Actresses--United States--20th century
- Character actors and actresses--United States--20th century
- Motion picture actors and actresses--United States--20th century
Contents List
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Box 1
Folder 1
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Biographical Material, 1966-1994
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Box 1
Folder 2
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Clippings-Julie Haydon, 1960-1995
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Box 1
Folder 3
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Clippings-George Jean Nathan, 1946-1958
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Box 1
Folder 4
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Correspondence-Family, 1908-1910
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Box 1
Folder 5
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Correspondence-George Jean Nathan, 1937-1949
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Box 1
Folder 6
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Correspondence-Other, 1965-1981
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Box 1
Folder 7
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Photographs, undated
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Box 1
Folder 8
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Playbills and Programs, 1965-1980
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Box 1
Folder 9
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Scrapbook, 1935-1938
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