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John Franceschina papers
MS 422  
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Description
The collection consists of materials from author and theater history scholar John Franceschina relating to four of his publications, Incidental and Dance Music in the American Theatre from 1786 to 1923, Hermes Pan: The Man Who Danced with Fred Astaire, Ross Alexander: The Life and Death of a Contract Player, and The Musical Theatre of Charles Dibdin. His personal musical compositions and plays as well as those of other composers and musicians are also included. Items in the collection include research files, musical scores, programs, photographs, news clippings, edited and unedited play scripts, publications, and videos.
Extent
38.52 linear feet (41 boxes, 2 flat file folders)
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the University of California, Riverside Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Availability
This collection is partially processed. Please contact Special Collections & University Archives regarding the availability of materials for research use.