Views taken in the Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley, 1903-[ongoing]

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Summary

Title:
Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley,
Dates:
1903-[ongoing]
Creators:
University Archives. University of California, Berkeley
Abstract:
Photographs of construction, views of the completed theater and activities taking place in it, such as commencement and Charter Day ceremonies, dramatic presentations, student rallies, etc.
Extent:
Approximately 650 items.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100), University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of views of the Greek Theatre and events taking place in the Greek Theatre, which include official university events such as Charter Day and unofficial events as concerts, theatrical presentations and rallies. Many of the event items contain named individuals, and these names have been included in the captions where possible.

The collections is primarily of black and white photographic prints, but it also includes black and white as well as colored postcards, both photographic and printed. Items 8x10 inches and smaller have the designation UARC PIC 01; oversize items have the designation UARC PIC 100.

Biographical / historical:

This is a factitious collection made up of individual items or small groups of items donated or transferred to or purchased by University Archives.

The Greek Theatre was constructed in 1903, a gift of William Randolph Hearst, on the site of a natural amphitheater known as Ben Weed's Amphitheater. The architect was John Galen Howard. It was enlarged in 1957 with the addition of offices, dressing rooms, etc.; the architect was Ernest Born.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by The Bancroft Library staff
Date Prepared:
© 2001
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from MS Access; finding aid encoded by Xiuzhi Zhou. Date of source: 2002.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library 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 by the reader.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100), University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, University Archives, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
(510) 642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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