Theater
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
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Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
Ann Holmes personal papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 173
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 324
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 014
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 354
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 359
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 186
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