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L.E. Moyer Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0150.02

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Scope and Contents

Material found in this collection provides insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a crewman and superintendent on a Chautauqua circuit, as well as manager of a touring play and later a partner in a booking agency. Box 1 includes schedules, payroll, and names of talent. The Kodak photos include snapshots of Chautauqua as well as talent during their time between performances while on tour. Box 2 chronicles Moyer's years with Redpath-Horner and Horner-Moyer.The latter took over scheduling Junior Programs, as started by Mrs. Dorothy MacFadden (not to be confused with Junior Chautauqua), as well as other famous individuals and groups. Correspondence and lists of talent round out the collection.

Photos, appointment diaries, correspondence related to Chautauqua

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1954

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.

Biographical or Historical Information

Jacque Roethler, July 2005

Extent

1.00 Linear Feet (Photographs: Box 1)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photos, appointment diaries, correspondence, and other material related to Moyer's responsibilities as a crewman and superintendent on the Redpath-Horner Chautauqua circuit, as well as manager of a touring play and later a partner in the Horner-Moyer booking agency.

Method of Acquisition

Gift of Mary K. Moyer, wife of L.E. Moyer, in 1977.

Related Materials

Records of the Redpath Lyceum Bureau, MsC 150 Please note the list of additional mini-collections of Chautauqua material at the end of the Redpath finding aid. http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/traveling-culture/inventory/MSC150.html

Author
Jacque Roethler, July 2005
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
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