Theatrical, concert, and movie performances program collection, 1856-1972, bulk 1920s-1940s

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Summary

Title:
Theatrical, concert, and movie performances program collection
Dates:
1856-1972, bulk 1920s-1940s
Abstract:
This small collection consists of programs, brochures, and souvenir programs for theatrical, concert, and movie performances held primarily in Los Angeles and New York City, 1856-1972. It include, but is not limited to, programs and performances of and by MGM, the Graumann Chinese Theatre, Pablo Casals, the Ice-Capades of 1941, the Chicago English Opera, Paul Robeson, George Gershwin, Katherine Hepburn, Madane Schumann Heink, Jenny Lind, Jacques Thibaud, Ricardo Martin, Vladimir Horowitz, Joseph Szigeti, and Enrico Caruso.
Containers:
Box: 1
Extent:
1.4 linear feet. 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Theatrical, concert, and movie performances program collection, Collection no. 6153, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

This small collection consists of programs, brochures, and souvenir programs for theatrical, concert, and movie performances held primarily in Los Angeles and New York City. The earliest program, for a performance by Miss Binfield Williams, held at the Queen's Conert Rooms in Hanover Square, dates from June 26, 1865. The latest is a program for a showing of MGM's "The Great Waltz", from December 7, 1972. Of note is a flier for a performance by Angna Enters, "America's Greatest Dance-Mime" at the Philharmonic Auditorium, circa late 1930s; programs for performances by Pablo Casals in 1923; a program for the Ice-Capades of 1941, held at the Pan-Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles; a program for MGM's "The Broadway Melody" held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre with a prologue ofr Sid Grauman's "Broadway Nights"; a program for a performance by the Chicago English Opera on their Grand Tour during the 1916-1917 season held in Deadwood, South Dakota; and a program of music performed by Paul Robeson presented by the Los Angeles Chapter of Hadassah, held at the Philharmonic Auditorium on December 8, 1941. Other performers/performances represented include George Gershwin, Katherine Hepburn, Madane Schumann Heink, Jenny Lind, Jacques Thibaud, Ricardo Martin, Vladimir Horowitz, Joseph Szigeti, and Enrico Caruso.

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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sue Luftschein
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2018-02-02 15:13:33 -0800 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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 no. or item name], Theatrical, concert, and movie performances program collection, Collection no. 6153, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G-24
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1822, US
Contact:
(213) 740-0183
ajustice@usc.edu
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