Curtain raiser for the Junior Farce texts, University of California, Berkeley, 1898-1929
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- Bound typescripts of the texts of the plays written and performed by students.
- Extent:
- 1 box (.4 linear ft.)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], Curtain raiser for the Junior Farce texts, University of California, Berkeley, 308sf.c, University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists primarily of bound typescripts of the texts of the plays, although a few of them are actually printed.
The collection is not complete; it is assumed that Joseph C. Rowell, University Archivist for most of this period, solicited these texts each year but was not able to obtain the missing years.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Curtain Raiser was a short piece that preceded the presentation of the Junior Farce an original farce written and performed by members of the Junior Class as part of their Junior Day celebrations. Junior Day usually took place in December of the junior year; the plays are identified by the graduation year of the class, the play was actually presented in the preceding academic year.
- Acquisition information:
- Gifts of the authors or of the junior classes.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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[Identification of item], Curtain raiser for the Junior Farce texts, University of California, Berkeley, 308sf.c, University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, University Archives, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- (510) 642-6481