Collection: Robert E. Haynes magic collection

Scope and Contents

Included are the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Rapids Magician’s Club, news clippings, photos, and ephemera. Other items in the collection include a notebook of tricks and gigs, 1928-1937. “Magical conceptions compiled and sketched by Robert E. Haynes …”, n.d., including 1 photo. 5 oversized playing cards (4 aces and 1 deuce, in an envelope with Arthur P. Felsman return address (envelope reuse?). A black envelope containing mostly loose notes / diagrams of magic tricks. Feb. 1943 letter to Haynes from son, “Bub”.

Dates

1920s - circa 1950s

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (Two boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection includes one scrapbook, containing information on Grand Rapids, Michigan area magicians and the Robert E. Haynes family. Included are newspaper clippings, photographs, ephemera and the constitution and by-laws of the Grand Rapids Magician's Club. Other items include a notebook of tricks and gigs, 1928-1937, oversize playing cards and notes and diagrams on magic tricks.