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The Dorothy Loudon Collection at the New York Public Library covers the personal life and professional career of Dorothy Loudon, the singer, comedienne and Tony Award-winning actress, who appeared in television shows, films, and on Broadway. Among her many memorable roles, Loudon is perhaps best known for originating the roles of Miss Hannigan in the musical Annie and of Bea Asher in the Michael Bennett musical, Ballroom. This site includes images of Loudon’s stage work pulled from the Library’s photograph collections as well as selections from the Dorothy Loudon collection itself (which may be accessed in its entirety at the Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center).