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Playbills

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

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

Burton (Robert) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0152
Scope and Contents

Letters and correspondence to Paul Jordan Smith who collected items pertaining to Robert Burton's "Philosphaster." Smith revised "Philosphaster" in 1930 which was originally published in 1606.

Dates: 2009 - 2009

Hauch Playbills Colllection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0645
Abstract

This collection contains 186 playbills and programs from theatrical productions in the United States, predominantly from 1960 to 1980. The majority of the playbills and programs are from California and New York.

Dates: 1953-1988; Majority of material found within 1960-1980

Henrietta Alice McCrae-Metcalf Collection of Performer Memorabilia

 Collection
Identifier: D-mss-1001
Abstract The Henrietta Alice McCrae-Metcalf Collection of Performer Memorabilia is composed of photographic prints and publications concerning 20th century actresses which were donated to the Ella Strong Denison Library in [YEAR] by Henrietta Alice Metcalf. Many of the items are inscribed with personal messages and signatures from the performers, and are dated from 1921 to 1939. The bulk of the collection is concerned with performer Eva Le Gallienne (1899-1991) with the exception of two photographic...
Dates: Majority of material found within ca. 1921-1939

Edward Dean Lyman papers

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-1012
Scope and Contents of the Collection

This collection consists of Edward Lyman's diaries, his financial documents and typed manuscripts. His personal documents include travel diary about their trips to Yosemite, Mexico, and Hawaii, genealogy, correspondence between family members, theatre playbills, and pamphlets.

Dates: 1815-1955

Padua Hills Theatre Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H-Mss-0617
Abstract The Padua Hills Theatre was built in 1930 by an investment syndicate under the direction of Herman Garner as part of the Padua Hills real estate development in the foothills above Claremont, California. Envisioned as a colony for local artists, the development included an arts and crafts shop, performing arts center, and 300-seat theatre facility that also housed a dining room, a kitchen, and an exhibition room where craft items could be displayed and sold. The theatre presented productions...
Dates: 1936-2011

Robinson performing arts program collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0714
Abstract:

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Dates: 1954 - 1983

Nancy Waldman Playbill Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: H-Mss-0642
Abstract

This collection features an assortment of 1970s playbills for theatre productions in British, particularly London, venues.

Dates: 1971-1978