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[Chicago] Theatre Record and Scrap Book

 Collection
Identifier: spe-ctc-ctr

Scope and Contents

The entries in this scrapbook include primarily Chicago, Detroit and New York theater programs, as well as reviews from Chicago newspapers. There are a few pictures, but no annotations of any kind.

Dates

  • 1923 - 1927

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection.

Biographical / Historical

This anonymous scrapbook has been given its name from the title of the commercially-published “Theatre Record and Scrap Book” in which it has been compiled. Its source is unknown; it was cataloged by the Chicago Public Library in September 1950 and transferred to the Special Collections Division at some later date. In 1986 it was rebound, without disturbing its contents.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet (in 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This scrapbook includes primarily Chicago, New York and Detroit programs, as well as reviews from Chicago newspapers.

Arrangement

The scrapbook remains bound in its original order. Productions are indexed alphabetically by title for ease of use, and page numbers are specified as either “r” or “v” for the front (recto) or back (verso) of the album’s leaves. An asterisk indicates productions mounted outside Chicago.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection, no documentation concerning the provenance of these materials exists.

Related Materials

Chicago Theater Collection, historical programs and scrapbooks

Title
[Chicago] Theatre Record and Scrap Book
Status
Completed
Author
Original author unknown. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Sarah Zimmerman, 2021.
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Unit at Harold Washington Library Center Repository

Contact:
Harold Washington Library Center, 9th Floor
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago IL 60605 United States
(312) 747-4875