The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Summary:
Writings on puppetry by McPharlin and others, 1879-1956; clippings concerning puppetry; puppet playscripts by McPharlin and others, 1915-1949; exhibition catalogs, programs, and photos from puppetry festivals and conferences, 1921-1952; Punch and Judy playscripts, bibliography, cartoons, and clippings, 1705-1951; correspondence, including some regarding the history of Punch and Judy puppets, 1927-1951; research material for PUPPETRY IN AMERICAN LIFE, and THE PUPPET THEATER IN AMERICA; and miscellany.
Citation:
Paul McPharlin papers, 1905-1956. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Additional Forms:
35mm microfilm reels 1560 through 1570 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Location of Originals:
Originals at the Detroit Institute of Arts Archives, Detroit, Michigan.
Loan:
Loan
Biography Note:
Puppeteer, Detroit, Mich.
Language Note:
English .
Provenance:
The Paul McPharlin papers were endowed to the Detroit Institute of Art by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McPharlin and Majorie Batchelder McPharlin.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001