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Shakespeare Society of America - society and museum of the artifacts, archives, and memorabilia from Hollywood's Globe Theatre related to William Shakespeare.

This collection includes the work, notes books, and photographs of Taylor. The artifacts, archives and memorabilia from Hollywood's Globe Theatre and the Shakespeare Society of America were moved to Moss Landing, California in 2007. [1] As of 2011 the president of the society was Terry Taylor, [2] nephew of the founder. [3]


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References

  1. "Collection on Display". Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce web site. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
  2. Marc Cabrera (January 28, 2011). "The Bard parties in Moss Landing". Monterey County Herald. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
  3. Erika Mailman (February 4, 2011). "Quirky Gilroy tossed with a Shakespearean dash". Gilroy Dispatch. Retrieved February 16, 2011.