Records of Laughtrack Comedy Group
Scope and Contents
The collection includes materials dating from Laughtrackâs formation in June 1979 to its end in 1981, including resumes, photographs, scripts, correspondence, newspaper clippings and advertisements, press releases, contracts, and financial records. There are also four cassette tapes of Laughtrack performances, an audio tape of a test radio commercial, and one video cassette tape of a live performance.
Dates
- 1979-1981
- Other: Date acquired: 04/10/2014
Creator
- Laughtrack (Comedy group) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.
Extent
3.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Laughtrack Comedy Group was an Evanston-based troupe, comprised of Northwestern alumni, that performed from 1979 to 1981. Their records include resumes, photographs, scripts, correspondence, newspaper clippings, press releases, contracts, and financial records.
Arrangement
The records are organized into: general information, scripts, correspondence, newspaper clippings and advertisements, flyers, press releases, information on individual performances, financial records, and audiovisual materials. When possible, items in folders are arranged in chronological order.
Source of Acquisition
These records were donated to the University Archives by Bridget McDonough as Accession # 13-204
- Title
- Guide to the Records of Laughtrack Comedy Group
- Author
- Frannie Trempe
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu