Theater Scrapbooks Collection
Scope and Content
This collection contains three scrapbooks of materials relating to theatrical performances and stage performers. The scrapbooks contain such materials as photographs, playbills, and programs for various theatrical productions in New York City. Among the plays represented are "The Admirable Crichton" with William Gillette, "The Taming of the Shrew" with Otis Skinner, "Cousin Kate" with Ethel Barrymore, and "The Little Minister" with Maude Adams. The scrapbooks also contain biographical information and reviews.
Dates
- 1889 - 1909
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
This collection includes three scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, photographs and programs associated with theatrical performances in New York City.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Existence and Location of Copies
The collection has been digitized and is available online.
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Theater Scrapbooks Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
- Title
- Theater Scrapbooks Collection, 1889-1909
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John M. Jackson, Archivist
- Date
- 2003 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu