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Finding aid for the 19th century theatrical programs, newspapers, and broadside collection 6028
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  • Title: 19th century theatrical programs, newspapers, and broadside collection
    Collection number: 6028
    Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections
    Language of Material: English
    Container: 6
    Container: 2
    Physical Description: 1.0 Linear feet
    Date (inclusive): 1859-1890
    Abstract: Newspapers, broadsides, theatrical programs and bulletins, and meeting programs, 1859-1890, published primarily in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and San Francisco. While the majority of the materials are theatrically related, the collection does include an issue of the Daily Stage, a newspaper published in Virginia City, Nevada; the Carnival Record, a publication of Author's Carnival and Fete of Nations; and Acrobats and Mountebanks, a special supplement of the New York Commercial Advertiser.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Advance notice required for access.

    Conditions Governing Use

    All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

    Preferred Citation

    [Box/folder# or item name], 19th century theatrical programs, newspapers, and broadside collection, Collection no. 6028, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

    Scope and Content

    Newspapers, broadsides, theatrical programs and bulletins, and meeting programs, 1859-1890, published primarily in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and San Francisco. While the majority of the materials are theatrically related, the collection does include an issue of the Daily Stage, a newspaper published in Virginia City, Nevada; the Carnival Record, a publication of Author's Carnival and Fete of Nations; and Acrobats and Mountebanks, a special supplement of the New York Commercial Advertiser.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Broadsides (notices)
    Newspapers
    Programs (documents)
    Theater--United States--19th century--Archival resources