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Theater

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Ann Holmes personal papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0173
Abstract Ann Holmes personal papers encompass materials outside the scope of her research on her book for Houston's cultural arts. Included are materials from her everyday life--correspondence, awards and honors, social activities, and copies of her articles, columns and reviews.
Dates: 1944 - 2008

Edward Knoblock papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0324
Abstract: Playwright, scenarist and novelist, Edward Knoblock (1874-1945) was born in New York City and educated at Harvard, but spent most of his professional life living and working in Great Britain. The Knoblock papers are comprised of correspondence received by Knoblock between the years 1904 and 1936, relating to theater in Great Britain during the early 20th century. Most of Knoblock's correspondents in this collection are well-known literary figures of the day, or prominent managers and producers...
Dates: 1904 - 1936

Ensemble Theatre Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 533
Abstract: This collection contains fifteen boxes of material related to the operation of The Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas, including General Records, Administration Records and Financial Records.
Dates: 1983-2008

George Greanias’s Play ‘Wilson’ papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0014
Abstract: Drafts, revisions, typescripts, and actors' prompt books for George Greanias' play, "Wilson" relating to Woodrow Wilson, dating 1971-1974.
Dates: 1971 - 1974

Glenda Joe / Houston Asian American community advocacy and festival arts records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 667
Overview Records documenting the activities of Glenda Joe with the Houston Asian American Festival Association, as well as with community advocacy issues concerning the Asian American communities in Houston, circa 1980-2015.
Dates: 1980 - 2015

Harris Masterson, III papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 470
Overview The Harris Masterson III papers concentrate mainly on Masterson's business and philanthropic interests. Dates range from 1892- 1980, bulk 1950-1979, and formats include correspondence, photographs, business and legal documents. Personal and family data are also chronicled. Highlights include Masterson's collecting interest in Texana and construction information on the Masterson house, Rienzi.
Dates: 1892-1980, bulk 1950s-1970s

Harry Van Demark papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0354
Overview The contents of this collection include the papers and publications of Harry Van Demark. Within the collection are typescript and bound versions of plays and short stories as well as scrap books, articles, and poetry. Van Demark was considered the most prolific writer in the Houston area of his time.
Dates: 1897 - 1948

Houston Theater Program Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0359
Abstract: This collection of play programs and related printed publications was created and maintained mainly by John Blodgett Davis and reflects the Houston, Texas theater scene primarily in the 1950s and 1960s.
Dates: 1839 - 2008

Karl Swiedack manuscript of play "Ferdinand Raimond," 1860

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0186
Overview This collection contains a handwritten manuscript of the play "Ferdinand Raimund."
Dates: 1860

Liberty Hall collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 658
Overview This collection mainly consists of memorabilia and ephemera from the music venue Liberty Hall.
Dates: 1971-2016