Theatre World, Dance World, and Cinema World Annuals Collection, 1945-2014
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1741
- Bib ID:
- 11228267 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 267 linear feet (216 boxes)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
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.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
Contains programs, playbills, correspondence, reviews, head shots, copies of the publications, and applications filled out by want-to-be actors who then were listed in the Annual volumes.
Programs, playbills, correspondence, reviews, head shots, copies of the publications, and applications filled out by want-to-be actors who then were listed in the Annual volumes.
Arrangement
In various groups of alphabetical folders by the name of the play or performance, grouped roughly by date.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
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.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
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); Theatre World, Dance World, and Cinema World Annuals Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2014.2015.M074: Source of acquisition--The Everett Collection. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--2/17/2015.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Collection-level record describing unprocessed material made public in summer 2018 as part of the Hidden Collections initiative.
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Biographical / Historical
Theatre World first published in 1945, is the only comprehensive, annual pictorial and statistical record of American theatre in print publication, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, and regional theatre, as well as a complete national theatrical awards section and obituaries. Including over 750 photographs, it is the definitive pictorial and statistical reference to each American theatrical season, and is referenced daily by industry professionals, students, historians, and theatre fans worldwide.
Theatre World is published annually by Theatre World Media and distributed by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books. The permanent editorial staff currently consists of Ben Hodges, editor in chief, and coeditor Scott Denny.
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