Roger Wheeler theatrical memorabilia, 1773-1951

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1330
Bib ID:
4079465 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Wheeler, Roger
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
15 linear feet (32 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
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Description

Summary

Theatrical memorabilia such as programs, playbills, photographs, engravings, and prints. Although there are some playbills as early as 1770, most of the material is from the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition to plays there is some material relating to concerts, operettas, musical comedies, musical revues, and movies. The majority of the collection centers around Shakespeare. Included with an unbound copy of each play (The Edinburgh Shakespeare Folio Edition) there are portraits, engravings, and photographs of actors in their roles; playbills; programs; cast lists; other types of illustrative material; reviews of various productions; and other printed material. Such well known names as George Arliss, Sarah Bernhardt, the Booths, John Drew, the Barrymores, and William Gillette are included in this collection.

Arrangement

Arranged. Collection is in 2 series.

Using the Collection

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Legacy Finding aid

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.

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); Roger Wheeler theatrical memorabilia; 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

Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1957. Accession number--M-57.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/1989.

Revision Description

June 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Biographical / Historical

Proprietor of Rare Old Programs, Newtonville, Mass.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Engravings (prints) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Playbills CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Arliss, George, 1868-1946 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Barrymore, Ethel, 1879-1959 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Barrymore, Georgie Drew, 1856-1893 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Barrymore, John, 1882-1942 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Barrymore, Lionel, 1878-1954 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Barrymore, Maurice, 1849-1905 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Bernhardt, Sarah, 1844-1923 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Drew, John, 1827-1862 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Drew, John, 1853-1927 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Gillette, William, 1853-1937 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Actors CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Concerts CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion pictures CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Musicals CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Portraits CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theater CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID