Colorized sketch of an ear of corn with text on a cream background. The Portsmouth Korn Karnival was held eacy fall from 1913 to 1917 when it was suspended due to World War I. There was no admission fee. Many contests were held and many prizes were awarded.
Black and white photo image of Julia Marlowe, a famous actress who was born in England but grew up in Portsmouth. Her original name was Sarah Frances Frost but was changed to Julia Marlowe due to better stage appeal. She rose to fame in the late 1800's and early 1900's, even claiming the titles of the "First Lady of The American Stage" and"World's Greatest Shakespearean Actress."
Black and white photo image of Julia Marlowe, a famous actress who was born in England but grew up in Portsmouth. Her original name was Sarah Frances Frost but was changed to Julia Marlowe due to better stage appeal. She rose to fame in the late 1800's and early 1900's, even claiming the titles of the "First Lady of The American Stage" and "World's Greatest Shakespearean Actress."
The typed words by the photo proclaim "When as a girl she lived in this city at No. 167 West Front Street."
Black and white photo image of Shakespearean actress Julia Marlowe, a famous actress who was born in England but grew up in Portsmouth. Her original name was Sarah Frances Frost but was changed to Julia Marlowe due to better stage appeal. She rose to fame in the late 1800's and early 1900's, even claiming the titles of the "First Lady of The American Stage" and "World's Greatest Shakespearean Actress."
black & white portrait photo image in book, Pictorial Portsmouth, page 30
Actress was born Sarah Frances Frost at Caldbeck, Cumberland, England, and family immigrated to U.S. in 1870.
Black and white photo of Julia Marlowe's house- 167 W Front St. Julia Marlowe was a famous actress in the late 1800's-early 1900's from England but grew up in Portsmouth with her family.
Black and white photo image of Julia Marlowe as a girl. Marlowe was a famous actress who was born in England but grew up in Portsmouth. Her original name was Sarah Frances Frost but was changed to Julia Marlowe due to better stage appeal. She rose to fame in the late 1800's and early 1900's, even claiming the titles of the "First Lady of The American Stage" and "World's Greatest Shakespearean Actress."
