Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
b
MS Am 1477
Papers relating to Lo, a musical comedy,
1909-1910.
1 box (.5 linear ft.)
Collection materials are in English.
Papers relating to Lo, a musical comedy by O. Henry and
Franklin P. Adams.
44M-412 - 44M-432. Purchased with the Wendell Fund from Arthur
Pforzheimer; received: 1945.
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation for Publication:
Papers Relating to Lo, a musical comedy, 1909-1910 (MS Am 1477).
Houghton Library, Harvard University.
The two-act musical comedy 'Lo,' written by O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) and Franklin P.
Adams, premiered in Aurora, Ill. on 25 August 1909. The production toured the midwest and far west
for 14 weeks. The last performance was at the Tootle Theatre, St. Joseph, Mo. on 5 December
1909.
Includes contract, scenario, script, playbills, box-office reports, clippings, and correspondence
concerning the writing, production, and performances of Lo. Nearly all the correspondence is to
Franklin P. Adams, and the bulk of it is from Harry Askin, the production's manager.
(1)
Askin, Henry. Typed D.s. (Harry Askin, Sydney Porter,
Franklin P. Adams); [Chicago, 13 Mar 1909]
3 numb. l.
Contract for the writing and production of the musical comedy
Lo.
Carbon copy.
*44M-412.
(2)
[Porter, William Sydney, 1862-1910] [Lo: typescript of the argument ] [New York,
1909]
5 numb. l.
With manuscript corrections.
Accompanying this typescript is a carbon copy.
The argument was apparently drawn up by Franklin Pierce Adams.
*44M-413.
(3)
[Porter, William Sydney, 1862-1910] "Lo": a musical comedy ... [New York,
1909]
2 pts. 43 numb. l.; 50 numb. l.
Typescript, with manuscript revisions in the hand of Franklin
Pierce Adams, joint author.
Apparently an earlier version than that contained in *44M-3F.
*44M-414.
(4)
[Porter, William Sydney, 1862-1910] [Lo: box office statements] [v.p.] 25 Aug 1909 0 5
Dec 1909.
These statements cover the full run of the play, with the exception of the
period 14-21 Nov 1909.
*44M-415.
(5)
Dunelka, F. A. Typed L.s. (F. A. Dunelka) to Franklin [Pierce] Adams;
New York, 17 Nov 1909.
folder ([2]p.)
*44M-416.
(6)
Harper, and brothers. [Statement of royalties on Options, by O.
Henry, submitted to Franklin P. Adams] New York,
13 June 1910.
[1]p.
Manuscript.
*44M-417.
(7)
[Porter, William Sydney, 1862-1910] [Lo: schedule of performances 7 Nov 1909-5 Dec 1909]
[n.p., 1909]
[1]p.
Typescript, with manuscript.
*44M-418.
(8)
Harris, Joseph M. Typed L.s. (Joe M. Harris) to Franklin [Pierce]
Adams;
Chicago, 5 Oct 1909.
[1]p.
*44M-419.
(9)
Harris, Charles Kassell, 1864-1930. [Royalty account for the songs in Lo,
rendered to O. Henry,
Franklin P. Adams, etc.] New York, Jan 1910.
*44M-420.
(10)
Askin, Henry. 42 LL. and telegrams (typed and ms.) s. (Hy Askin [etc.]) to
Franklin [Pierce] Adams;
Chicago, 10 Feb 1909-14 Dec 1909.
37 letters and 5 telegrams (including 5 fragmentary letters and 1 fragmentary telegrams). In
addition, 6 unplaced fragments of letters.
One of the 37 letters is an autograph note (2 Jul 1909)
*44M-421.
(11)
Askin, Henry. 2 Typed LL.s. (Hy Askin) to [Minna (Schwartze)
Adams;] Chicago, 20 May and 2 June 1909.
[1]p. each.
*44M-422.
(12)
Patterson, W. J. 4 LL. (3 typed, 1 A.) s. (W. J. Patterson) to
Franklin [Pierce] Adams;
Chicago, 4 Sep 1909-21 Sep 1909.
*44M-423.
(13)
Donaghey, Fred. Typed L.s. (F. D.) to [Franklin Pierce
Adams]; Chicago, 21 [June 19]09.
5l.
*44M-424.
(14)
Donaghey, Fred. Typed L.s. (Fred) to Harry [i.e. Henry
Askin]; [New York] 12 Aug 1909
4 numb. l.
*44M-425.
(15)
Hammond, Percy, 1873-1936. A.L.s. (P. Hammond) to Franklin [Pierce]
Adams;
Chicago, 4 May 1909.
*44M-426.
(16)
Sloane, Alfred Baldwin, 1872-1924. Typed L.s. (Sloane) to [Franklin
Pierce Adams]; [New York?
1909]
[1]p.
*44M-427.
(17)
Adams, Franklin Pierce, 1881- [9 telegrams (typed and ms.) sent to Adams on the
occasion of the opening of Lo, Aurora, Ill., 25 Aug 1909]
[v.p.] 25 Aug 1909-30 Aug 1909.
*44M-428.
(18)
Kirkland, David. A.L.s. (David Kirkland) to [Franklin Pierce] Adams;
Milwaukee [4 Sep 1909]
3l.
*44M-429.
(19)
Kirkland, David. A.L.s. (David Kirkland) to [Franklin Pierce] Adams;
Kansas City, Mo. [12 Sep 1909]
12l.
*44M-430.
(20)
[Adams, Franklin Pierce, 1881-] [Lo, the poor musical comedy] [New York?
1910?]
19 numb. l.
Autograph manuscripts of an article published in
Success magazine,
New York, Oct 1910.
*44M-431.
(21)
Porter, Sara Lindsay (Coleman) A.L.s. (Sara Coleman Porter) to
[Franklin Pierce] Adams;
Asheville, N.C., [12 Jun? 1910]
folder ([3]p.)
*44M-432.