Theatre Programs and Clippings, 1912-1952 and undated
Scope and Contents
Mounted theatre-related clippings, most undated. Most of the clippings are simply images rather than full articles, sources are most often not indicated. Death notices account for most recent dates.
Programs: Two variety shows at the Oakland Orpheum, 1912; "The Real Thing" at the Mason Opera House, c1912; "The Mission Play" at San Gabriel Mission (Los Angeles), c.1912; "The Commuters" at Poli's Theatre (Washington, DC), 1912; Adeline Genee at the Columbia Theatre, 1912; variety show at Chase's Theatre, 1912; variety show at the New Brighton Theatre (including Mae West), 1912; variety show at B.F. Keith's Union Square Theatre, 1912.
News pieces about deaths of Hugh Herbert (1952), Willa Hold Wakefield Foerster (1946); small death notices for Harry Beresford (1944), Henrietta Crosman (1944), Albert O. Brown (1945).
Performers featured include Henrietta Crosman, The Popular Poli Players.
Of note: News piece: "Princess Bids Adieu to Mission Players: Former Eleanor Calhoun Makes Final Appearance at San Gabriel," c1912. (Eleanor Calhoun AKA Eleanor Lazorovich Hebelianovich)
Pages are numbered 642-651.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-1952 and undated
Extent
From the Collection: 100 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections Repository