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J. Burke Knapp papers 3.45 Linear Feet 8 boxes

Knapp, J. Burke (Joseph Burke), 1913-2009
This collection contains materials related primarily to financial matters generated during J. Burke Knapp's work with Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
  1. George Mason University

Jean-Louis Barrault photograph collection 1 Linear Feet 2 boxes

Jenkins, Paul, 1923-2012
Contains nearly 400 black and white photographs documenting Jean-Louis Barrault and Madeleine Renaud's career in the theatre in France between 1947 and 1979.
  1. George Mason University

Jean M. Lander collection 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box

Lander, J. M. (Jean Margaret), 1829-1903
This collection contains eleven hand-written letters from Jean M. Lander and others dated between the years of 1837-1896.
  1. George Mason University

John C. Becher Soldier Show collection 9 Linear Feet 17 boxes

Becher, John C.
The John C. Becher Soldier Show collection contains entertainment materials written by and for the United States military during and immediately following World War II. The collection is arranged by material type and entertainment themes.
  1. George Mason University

Jon Gilbert Fox collection 2.60 Linear Feet 1 extra tall Hollinger box and two flat files

The Jon Gilbert Fox collection contains photographs, newspaper clippings, theater posters, essays, and ephemera relating to LGBTQ+ history, events and political activism.

  1. College of William and Mary

Ken Kitch papers 1.5 Linear Feet 3 boxes

Kitch, Kenneth
This collection contains materials generated during Ken Kitch's time serving as Associate Director of Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.
  1. George Mason University

L. Claire Kincannon theatre collection 20 Linear Feet 88 boxes

Kincannon, Lois Claire
The L. Claire Kincannon theatre collection contains promotional materials for theatre productions attended by theatre critic and radio journalist Lois Claire Kincannon in Washington D.C., Dayton, Ohio, New York City, London, Paris, and other areas across the United States and Europe, dating from 1941-2015. Materials include programs, playbills, photographs, press kits, newspaper articles, drafted and published reviews, and articles, as well as visual and audio materials from a project in Hungary and Kincannon's radio show Behind the Scenes.
  1. George Mason University

Louis E. Catron papers 1.67 Linear Feet One oversized folder.

One, single poster titled "Lincoln at Springfield: January, 1859. A Three Act Play by Louis E. Catron of Springfield." Presented by Lincolnland Drama Festival, and held at the Thorne Deuel Auditorium Illinois State Museum.

  1. College of William and Mary

Marian Anderson concert advertisement 0.01 Linear Feet One legal size folder

Collection contains a single concert advertisement for a segregated show for Marian Anderson. The advertisement reads: S. Hurok presents Marion Anderson "The Great American Singer" at the Mosque Theater. The ad also lists separate seating prices for white and black individuals.

  1. College of William and Mary

Martin Cohen theater collection 15 Linear Feet 18 boxes, 6 map cases, 2 triangle boxes

Cohen, Martin B.
The Martin Cohen theater collection contains material pertaining to musical theater, stage performances, and motion picture film. It primarily includes playbills, sheet music, and film posters, as well as as comic books, animation film cells, memorabilia, and toys.
  1. George Mason University

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