Lyric Theatre Collection Lyric Theatre Collection, 1922-2006 (bulk, 1922-1979) Ms.2017.034

Lyric Theatre Collection, 1922-2006 (bulk, 1922-1979) Ms.2017.034


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
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Kira A. Dietz, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2017.034
Title
Lyric Theatre Collection 1922-2006 (bulk 1922-1979)
Quantity
0.7 Cubic Feet, 5 boxes; 1 folder
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The Lyric Theatre Collection contains lobby cards, event programs, film flyers, and several film-related newsletters, dating from 1922 to 2006. The majority of the collection consists of lobby cards (1936-1979) and film flyers (undated, but mostly c.1920s-1950s).

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Lyric Theatre Collection, Ms2017-034, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

Materials in the Lyric Theatre Collection were received from a variety of sources prior to 2000.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Lyric Theatre Collection was completed in October 2017.


Scope and Content

The Lyric Theatre Collection contains lobby cards, event programs, film flyers, and several film-related newsletters, dating from 1922 to 2006. The majority of the collection consists of lobby cards (1936-1979) and film flyers (undated, but mostly c.1920s-1950s). The lobby cards include program schedules, film times/dates, and local advertisements. Programs printed specifically for Lyric Theatre events include information for single-events, as well as pamphlets or flyers advertising a series of events (usually occuring around the same time). The film flyers were mass-produced for movie theater use, but most of the ones in this collection contain a stamp with the name "Lyric" and show dates and/or times.

Arrangement

The Lyric Theatre Collection is arranged in series and subseries by material type. Series I: Lobby Cards, 1936-1979, are in chronological order. Any duplicates of existing cards are located in a separate box at the end of the series.

Series II: Programs and Film Flyers, 1922-2006, is divided into two subseries. Subseries A: Programs, includes flyers, broadsides, and small pamphlets published for Lyric-specific events like film screenings, plays, or local shows. This subseries is organized into two parts: programs for single events and programs for multiple events. Within each section, materials are in chronological order with undated items at the end. Subseries B: Film Flyers are mostly undated (or only contain a month/day). This subseries contains small pamphlets, broadsides, and other ephemera describing individual films (some combination of titles, producers, directors, and/or actors). Many contain a stamp for the Lyric with show dates and/or times. In additions, this subseries includes four oversize film newsletters and flyers. Materials in this subseries are in alphabetical order by film title.

Related Material

Special Collections and University Archives contains a number of resources (books and manuscripts) that relate to the history of the Lyric Theatre.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Blacksburg (Va.)
  • Ephemera
  • Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
  • Lyric Theatre (Blacksburg, Va.)
  • Montgomery County (Va.)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Lyric Theatre Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your- work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Container List

Series I: Lobby Cards
1936-1979
  • box 1 1936-1940
  • box 2 1941-1956
  • box 3 1957-1979
  • box 4
    Duplicates of cards in Boxes 1-3
Series II: Programs and Film Flyers
1922-20061920s-1930s
  • Subseries A: Programs
    1922-2006
    • box-folder 5 folder: 1
      Lyric Programs (for multiple events)
      1923-1928, 2006, n.d.
    • box-folder 5 folder: 2
      Lyric Programs (for single events)
      1922, 1995, n.d.
  • Subseries B: Film Flyers
    n.d., but likely c.1920s-1950s
    • box-folder 5 folder: 3
      Film Flyers, A-D
    • box-folder 5 folder: 4
      Film Flyers, E-H
    • box-folder 5 folder: 5
      Film Flyers, I-N
    • box-folder 5 folder: 6
      Film Flyers, O-S
    • box-folder 5 folder: 7
      Film Flyers, T-Z
    • folder 1
      Oversize Flyers and Newsletters
      c.1930s?