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Finding Aid to Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of
California, Berkeley, 1903-[ongoing]
UARC PIC
01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100)
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Collection Title: Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of
California, Berkeley,
Date (inclusive): 1903-[ongoing]
Collection Number: UARC PIC
01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100)
Creator:
University Archives. University of California, Berkeley
Extent:
Approximately 650 items.
Repository: TheBancroft Library. University Archives.
Berkeley, California 94720-6000
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.
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.
Languages Represented:
English
Collection is open for research.
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.
[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.
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.
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.