Actress Dead-Maude Adams, often called the greatest American actress, died today in her home near Tannersville, N.Y. She had been ill a week. Miss Adams was 80.

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Actress Dead-Maude Adams, often called the greatest American actress, died today in her home near Tannersville, N.Y. She had been ill a week. Miss Adams was 80.

Associated Press · [ca. July 1953]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Adams Maude - Stage

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