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Addition 1, 1929 - 1978

 Series
Identifier: Series 2

Scope and Contents

This addition to the University Theatre Production Photographs is comprised of photographic prints taken of University Theatre productions from the period 1929-1978. The prints are mainly of standard 8x10 inch dimensions, though some folders contain prints of varying sizes. Also in this addition are oversized photos of various productions spanning 1929-1958, with several unidentified productions. Photos from specific shows are filed together in folders, arranged chronologically by University Theatre production number, otherwise they are filed alphabetically by title. Studio, Lab and Children's Theatre productions are filed by date, if available. The series includes production numbers 11 through 498, and includes various unidentified productions, backstage, general and groups photos. The prints depict various scenes of the productions, and individual actors as well. This series

The prints should be used in conjunction with other materials held by the University Archives in order to identify production dates, specific scenes, or actors.

Dates

  • 1929 - 1978

Creator

Conditions governing access

None

Extent

From the Collection: 27.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Acquisition information

Claudia Kunin of the School of Speech Theatre Department transferred the prints to the University Archives on March 20, 1999 (Accession # 99-58).

Separated Material

Additional paperwork, including scripts and programs, was separated to the University Archives’ General Files.

Processor

Sara Gammage, July 2001

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

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