German theater and movie programs, 1929-1937

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Summary

Abstract:
The collection consists predominantly of theater, cabaret, opera, and movie programs from European German-speaking countries, 1929-1937.
Extent:
1.0 Linear feet 4 boxes
Language:
German
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], German Theater and Movie programs, Collection no. 0077, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists predominantly of theater, cabaret, opera, and movie programs, 1929-1937, from European German-speaking countries along with a small number from New York City and Prague, Czechoslovakia. The largest number is from Berlin, but other German towns, as well as Vienna and Zurich, are represented. Also included is a small number of German film magazines. The programs reflect cultural life in both the last years of the Weimar Republic and the early years of Nazi rule.

Processing information:

Original inventory compiled by Robert J. Rohrbacher.

Arrangement:

The finding aid is arranged by theater (if known) and by city (if known), with entries for each program listing title of work (music, play, or film if known) and author/composer/director (if known)

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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 material 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], German Theater and Movie programs, Collection no. 0077, 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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