Richard G. Oram Chautauqua Collection
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Scope and Contents
The majority of this material relates to Oram's time as a member of the Hanscom Players, a well-known troupe represented in the Redpath Chautauqua collection. The correspondence, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. G. Harry Oram (parents) is especially interesting as he shares information on traveling through a number of northern states, followed by a circuit through the southeastern and southern United States. Grueling schedules and long days are evident, as was true for most traveling talent. At the same time, members of the company take advantage of the cities they play in and take in a lot of the sights, which is described in great detail by Oram. Not every letter is listed; those mentioned refer to performances and related details.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1941
Creator
- Oram, Richard G. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply; please consult Special Collections staff for further information.
Extent
0.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Member of a the Hanscom Players a well-known Chautauqua troupe that toured throughout the U.S.
Method of Acquisition
Donated by Rich Oram, nephew, in 2001.
Subject
- Bob Hanscom Players (Theatrical group) (Organization)
- Oram, Richard G., 1914-1999 (Person)
Genre / Form
- Archives (groupings)
- Clippings (Information artifacts)
- Correspondence
- Photographs
- Playbills
- Souvenir programs
Occupation
Temporal
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)
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