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Theater Programs and Playbills Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0213

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Scope and Contents

Some of these are in critical need of conservation/preservation.

See also two document boxes of Dey Family theatre programs in xPN.

Oversized Box 1 at n37:13:3

The Laura Ludwig Addendum (Boxes 12-19) is at n64:01:3-6

Dates

  • Creation: 1880-1955

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.

Extent

13.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Mostly programs from Chicago theaters; others are from St. Louis, New York, London, Des Moines, Iowa, Central City, Colorado, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and various other places.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection is made up of several donations.

Guide posted to Internet: August 2005

Related Materials

Maxine Finsterwald MsC427

Elmer Joseph Miller MsC363

Charles O'Neal MsC360

Howard Richardson MsC301

John Springer MsC202

Records of the Keith/Albee Collection MsC356

Dey Family collection of theatre programs, 1882 --1896: xPN2277 .I6 D3

Dwight Bissell Cheever Scrapbook, 1893-1905. Includes Chicago theatre programs and playbills. f xMs C514

Author
Jacque Roethler, January 2006
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)