Inventory of the Davis Comic Opera Company Records
D-618
Liz Phillips
University of California, Davis General Library, Dept. of Special Collections
2017
1st Floor, Shields Library, University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
speccoll@ucdavis.edu
URL: https://www.library.ucdavis.edu/special-collections/
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
University of California, Davis General Library, Dept. of Special Collections
Title: Davis Comic Opera Company Records
Creator:
Davis Comic Opera Company
Identifier/Call Number: D-618
Physical Description:
6.8 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1962-1993
Abstract: The Davis Comic Opera Company was a theater group active in Davis, California, from 1973-2006, specializing in Gilbert & Sullivan
works and other comic operas. The collection includes photographs, slides, scrapbooks, flyers, theater programs, video recordings,
clippings, and one plexiglass sign.
Physical Location: Researchers should contact Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
History
The Davis Comic Opera Company was a theater group based in Davis, California. The Company was active from 1973 to 2006 and
specialized in Gilbert & Sullivan works and other comic operas.
Scope and Contents
The collection includes extensive photographic documentation of the Davis Comic Opera Company's performances, as well as scrapbooks,
flyers, theater programs, video recordings, clippings, and one plexiglass sign.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Liz Phillips and student assistant Julie Jeon.
Acquisition
Gift of Stephen Peithman, 2017.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Davis Comic Opera Company Records, D-618, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University
of California, Davis.
Publication Rights
All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission
to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Theater -- Davis (Calif.)
Theater -- Pictorial works
Theater -- History -- 20th century
Box 1, Folder 1
Iolanthe color slides
1962
Box 1, Folder 2
Ruddigore color slides
1964
Box 1, Folder 4
Pinafore color slides
1966
Box 1, Folder 5
Trial by Jury colors slides
1966
Box 1, Folder 6
Gondoliers color slides
1967
Box 1, Folder 7
Music Man color slides
1971
Box 1, Folder 8
Patience color slides
1973
Box 1, Folder 10
An Evening of Music color slides
1973
Box 1, Folder 11
Trial by Jury colors slides
1973
Box 1, Folder 12-13
Ruddygore color slides
1974
Box 1, Folder 14
Little Mary Sunshine color slides
1974
Box 1, Folder 15
Yeomen of the Guard color slides
1975
Box 1, Folder 16
An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan color slides
1975
Box 1, Folder 17
Cox & Box/Impresario color slides
1975
Box 1, Folder 18
Patience color slides
1976
Box 1, Folder 19
Ernest in Love color slides
1976
Box 1, Folder 20
The Beggar's Opera color slides
1978
Box 1, Folder 21
Princess Ida color slides
1978
Box 1, Folder 23
Merry Widow color slides
1980
Box 1, Folder 24
Iolanthe color slides
1981
Box 1, Folder 25
A Little Night Music color slides
1981
Box 1, Folder 26
Cox & Box/ the Zoo/ Ages Ago color slides
1982
Box 1, Folder 28
10th Anniversary Extravaganza color slides
1983
Box 1, Folder 30
Iolanthe colors slides
1991
Box 1, Folder 31
Pirates of Casablanca color slides
1993
Box 1, Folder 32
Sacramento: outdoor concert of Gilbert & Sullivan color slides
Undated
Box 1, Folder 33
Black & white Gilbert & Sullivan color slides
Undated
Box 2, Item 1
Photo album
1985
Scope and Contents
The Yeomen of the Guard
Box 2, Item 2
Photo album
1985, 1987
Scope and Contents
The Happiest Girl in the World; Naughty Marietta
Box 2, Item 3
Photo album
1983, 1986
Scope and Contents
A Tenth Anniversary Extravaganza; Utopia, LTD.
Box 2, Item 4
Photo album
1985
Scope and Contents
The Sorcerer
Box 3, Item 1
Scrapbook
1971-1972
Scope and Contents
The Music Man; Fiddler on the Roof; actor/actress spotlights
Box 3, Item 2
Scrapbook
1967-1977
Scope and Contents
Ruddygore; The Yeomen of the Guard; Guys and Dolls
Box 3, Item 3
Scrapbook
1963-1966
Scope and Contents
Iolanthe; Patience; Ruddigore; Mikado; A Musical Evening; A Twin Bill; Bastien and Bastienne; Cox and Box; Trial by Jury;
H. M. S. Pinafore; The University Chorus
Box 3, Item 4
Scrapbook
1973-1974
Scope and Contents
Encore III; Applause; spotlights
Box 6, Folder 1
Fiddler on the Roof photographs
May 1972
Box 6, Folder 2
Ruddygore photographs
April 1974
Box 6, Folder 3
Little Mary Sunshine photographs
December 1974
Box 6, Folder 4
The Yeomen of the Guard photographs
April 1975
Box 6, Folder 5
Ernest in Love photographs
December 1976
Box 6, Folder 6
Princess Ida photographs
May 1978
Box 6, Folder 7
The Beggar's Opera photographs
1978
Box 6, Folder 8
The Gondoliers photographs
June 1979
Box 6, Folder 9
The Mikado photographs
1980
Box 6, Folder 10
The Merry Widow photographs
1980
Box 6, Folder 11
Iolanthe photographs
1981
Box 6, Folder 12
A Little Night Music photographs
1981
Box 6, Folder 13
Ruddygore photographs
1982
Box 6, Folder 15
A Tenth Anniversary Extravaganza photographs
November 1983
Box 6, Folder 16
The Yeomen of the Guard photographs
April 1984- May 1984
Box 6, Folder 17
Man with a Load of Mischief photographs
September 1984
Box 6, Folder 18
The Sorcerer photographs
April 1985
Box 7, folder 1
The Happiest Girl in the World Photographs
December 1985
Box 7, Folder 2
Utopia, LTD. photographs
April 1986
Box 7, Folder 3
Patience photographs
November 1986
Box 7, Folder 4
Naughty Marietta photographs
April 1987
Box 7, Folder 5
The Pirates of Penzance photographs
May 1988
Box 7, Folder 6
At the Music Hall photographs
July 1989
Box 7, Folder 7
The Merry Widow photographs
April 1990
Box 7, Folder 8
Iolanthe photographs
April 1991
Box 7, Folder 9
A Little Night Music photographs
November 1991
Box 7, Folder 10
The Mikado photographs
April 1993 - May 1993
Box 7, Folder 11
A 20th Anniversary Celebration: The Pirates of Casablanca/ Trial by Jury
November 1993
Box 7, Folder 12
Sullivan & Gilbert photographs
November 1994
Box 7, Folder 13
Pirates of Penzance photographs
November 1996
Box 7, Folder 14
Ruddygore photographs
October 1997
Box 8, Item 2
DVD: A Little Night Music
November 1991
Box 8, Item 3
DVD: The Mikado
April 1993 - May 1993
Box 8, Item 4
DVD: Die Fledermaus
November 1996
Box 8, Item 5
DVD: A Streetcar Named Mikado
November 1998
Box 8, Item 7
DVD: The Mikado
October 2001
Box 8, Item 8
DVD: The Pirates of Penzance
October 2003
Box 8, Item 9
DVD: Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe
2004
Box 8, Folder 1
Fiddler on the Roof
May 1972
Box 8, Folder 2
1st Show: An Evening of Music
June 1973
Box 8, Folder 4
Little Mary Sunshine
December 1974
Box 8, Folder 5
The Yeomen of the Guard
April 1975
Box 8, Folder 6
Old Eagle Theatre: An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan
May 1975 - June 1975
Scope and Contents
Excerpts from: Iolanthe, Yeomen, The Mikado, Trial by Jury
Box 8, Folder 7
Cox & Box/ The Impresario
1975
Box 8, Folder 8
Patience
April 1976 - May 1976
Box 8, Folder 9
Ernest in Love
December 1976
Box 8, Folder 10
Die Fledermaus
November 1977
Box 8, Folder 18
A Little Night Music
1981
Box 8, Folder 20
Cox & Box/ The Zoo/ Ages Ago
December 1982
Box 8, Folder 22
A Tenth Anniversary Extravaganza
November 1983
Box 8, Folder 23
Yeomen of the Guard
April 1984 - May 1984
Box 8, Folder 24
Man with a Load of Mischief
September 1984
Box 8, Folder 26
The Happiest Girl in the World
December 1985
Box 8, Folder 29
Naughty Marietta
April 1987
Box 8, Folder 30
Die Fledermaus
November 1987
Box 8, Folder 31
The Pirates of Penzance
May 1988
Box 8, Folder 32
Ernest in Love
November 1988
Box 8, Folder 33
The Gondoliers
April 1989
Box 8, Folder 34
At the Music Hall
July 1989
Box 8, Folder 35
H. M. S. Pinafore
November 1989
Box 8, Folder 36
The Merry Widow
April 1990
Box 8, Folder 37
She Loves Me
November 1990
Box 8, Folder 39
A Little Night Music
November 1991
Box 8, Folder 42
The Mikado
April 1993 - May 1993
Box 8, Folder 43
A 20th Anniversary Celebration: The Pirates of Casablanca/ Trial by Jury
November 1993
Box 8, Folder 44
Sullivan & Gilbert
November 1994
Box 8, Folder 46
Pirates of Penzance
November 1996
Box 8, Folder 47
Die Fledermaus
November 1996
Box 8, Folder 48
A Streetcar Named Mikado
November 1998
Box 8, Folder 49
She Loves Me
October 1999
Box 8, Folder 52
The Pirates of Penzance
October 2003
Box 8, Folder 53
The Stoned Guest/ Trial by Jury
2004
Box 5, Item 2
"Davis Comic Opera Company" Sign
undated
Physical Description: Hand-painted plexiglass with Davis Comic Opera Company logo
