Milton Smith script collection4079346Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-10-22 20:21:23 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.appm Rare Book and Manuscript Library Milton Smith script collection Smith, Milton Myers, 1890-1981 4079346 Ms Coll\Smith, Milton English /repositories/2/resources/3115 575 items 21 boxes 1927-1946 Restrictions on Access

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum. Method of acquisition--Tranfser; Accession number--M-59.

Biographical / Historical

Milton Smith (1890-) was director of the Brander Matthews Theater at Columbia University and also served as director of Columbia University's School of Dramatic Arts.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Milton Smith script collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Summary

Scripts of plays that were presented during Smith's tenure as Director of the Brander Matthews Theater. Also, ca. 400 loose scrapbook leaves of mounted clippings, programs, and other memorabilia relating to the various theatrical productions with which Smith was associated. Many of these productions were produced by Columbia Theatre Associates.

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Other Finding Aids

Collection inventory is available as a PDF file. Collection can be requested through CLIO.

Drama College theater Theater -- Production and direction Performing arts -- New York (State) -- New York Scrapbooks Scripts (documents) Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum Columbia University -- Faculty