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Chicago on Stage Lecture Series

 Collection
Identifier: spe-ctc-cos

Scope and Contents

The Chicago on Stage Lecture Series includes recordings from events hosted jointly by the Lake View Branch of Chicago Public Library and the CPL/Cultural Center in 1981 and 1982. The majority of the recordings were converted to audio cassette sometime in the 1990s. There are multiple copies for some presentations, and some partial recordings for others. Four recordings: Development of the Art Theater Movement by James F. Coakley, Specialized Theater in Chicago by Anne Thurman, Off-Loop and Regional Theater by June Pyskacek and Early TV by Fred MacDonald remain in their original reel-to-reel audio format. There are no known recordings of the lecture Chicago Theater Influences American Theater by Yuri Rasovsky nor for the panel discussion The Critics and Their Influence on Chicago Theater.

Dates

  • 1981-1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

During the period October 1981 to April 1982 the Chicago Public Library put on a series of lectures and panel discussions devoted to the history and development of theater in Chicago. The programs were held jointly by the Lake View Branch of Chicago Public Library and the CPL/Cultural Center. The programs were made possible in part through grants from the Illinois Humanities Council and Illinois Arts Council. The series consisted of 25 scheduled lectures and panel discussions which presented a “comprehensive history of the development of the unique trends in Chicago Theater.” The series was recorded, and recordings are available for further research.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (in two boxes, includes 37 audio cassettes and 4 reel-to-reel audio recordings)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Chicago Public Library put on a series of 25 lectures and panel discussions devoted to the history and development of theater in Chicago. The programs were held jointly by the Lake View Branch of Chicago Public Library and the CPL/Cultural Center, and made possible in part through grants from the Illinois Humanities Council and Illinois Arts Council.

Arrangement

Recordings are arranged chronologically by presentation / recording date.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Access to some audiovisual material may not be possible due to available replay equipment or to state of physical media. Tapes have not been checked to ensure content or playability. Titles and other descriptive information is as transcribed from packages. Please contact the archives before your visit.

Physical Location

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least 24-hours prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Recordings were made by Chicago Public Library.

Title
Guide to the Chicago on Stage Lecture Series
Status
Completed
Author
Original author unknown. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Sarah Zimmerman, 2022.
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Revision Statements

  • July 2022: Reel-to-reel recordings added to finding guide.

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