Guide to Larry Schecker playbills and pamphlets collection C0295
Larry Schecker playbills and pamphlets collection
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library, MS2FL4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Business Number: 703-993-2220
Fax Number: 703-993-8911
speccoll@gmu.edu
URL: https://scrc.gmu.edu
Finding aid prepared by Elizabeth Beckman
Administrative Information
Use Restrictions
The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Larry Schecker playbills and pamphlets, C0295, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Larry Schecker in November 2016.
Processing Information
Processing completed by Liz Beckman in December 2016. EAD markup completed by Liz Beckman in December 2016.
Historical Information
Washington, D.C. and the surrounding region is home to numerous major theatre companies and performance venues that have themselves played major roles in American history. Some, such as Ford's Theatre and the National Theatre, have histories dating back to the 19th century, while others, such as the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, date from the second half of the 20th century.
Scope and Content
The collection contains playbills from shows at a variety of Washington, D.C. performance venues, including the National Theatre, Ford's Theatre, Wolf Trap, and the Kennedy Center, as well as other smaller D.C. area institutions. It also contains playbills from shows in other cities such as New York and Chicago, as well as exhibit brochures from D.C. area museums.
Arrangement
Playbills and brochures are arranged by theatre company, venue, or region.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (U.S.)
- New National Theatre (Organization : Washington, D.C.)
- Theater -- Washington (D.C.)
- Theater programs
Container List
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1
Kennedy Center playbills1978-1987Scope and Contents note
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2
Kennedy Center playbills1978-1999Scope and Contents note
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3
Kennedy Center playbills1983-1991Scope and Contents note
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4
National Theatre playbills1978-1999Scope and Contents note
- Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5
Wolf Trap/Filene Center season brochures/playbills1981-1986Scope and Contents note
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1
DC area theatre playbills1970s-1989Scope and Contents note
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2
Non-DC area playbills1970s-1980sScope and Contents note
- Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3
Museum exhibition brochurescirca 1983-1987Scope and Contents note