Skip to main content

New York (N.Y.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bernard H. Craven playbill collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H-Mss-0242
Scope and Contents

The largest playbill collection at the Libraries comes from the estate of Bernard H Craven 1905-1992 of Redlands. He amassed a collection of about 3,000 playbills from the United States and Europe. The playbills include drama, dance, music, and film productions from the early 1920s to 1992.

Dates: 1897 - 1992

Mary Blanchard Playbill Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: H-Mss-0641
Abstract

This collection, a gift from Mary Blanchard, is composed of programs and playbills from various theaters and shows that took place around New York in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1970s.

Dates: 1931-1974

Mauk Theater Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H-Mss-0509
Abstract

This collection contains playbills, handbills, and programs from various theater, dance, and opera shows predominantly throughout the twentieth century, from venues in London, Germany, New York City, and Chicago, among other places.

Dates: 1800-1979