Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum collection of theatrical business records, 1864-1911

Collection context

Creator:
Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum
Extent:
64 items
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Shelved with this collection is the Peter Gilsey Collection of Theatrical Tokens and Medalets

A miscellaneous collection of business records including box office receipts, salaries, stage properties, and expenses, for American and English theaters and two American booking agents. The largest group of records is for Augustin Daly's theaters in New York and London. Other records included are for Chestnut Street Opera House, Philadelphia; Garrick Theatre, Philadelphia; Grand Opera House, Wilmington, Del.; Olympia Theatre, New York; and Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. The two booking agents are Fishman's Booking Department, Philadelphia and Klaw and Erlanger, New York.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum records; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
rbml@library.columbia.edu