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Theater programs collection

 Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Theater

Abstract

Programs, playbills, and scrapbooks for theatrical productions, including music recitals, opera, some motion pictures, and other spectacles in addition to drama. Programs from Chicago, New York City, and England make up a large portion of the collection, but there are examples from theaters across the United States and Europe.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1755-present
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1870 - 2015

Creator

Language

Materials are primarily in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.

Extent

25 Cubic Feet (155 boxes, 13 oversize boxes, 4 record cartons, and notebooks)

Location

1 33 1-3; 1 34 1-4; 1 43 7

Title
Theater programs collection, approximately 1755-present
Status
Unverified Partial Draft
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512