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Magee (Rusty) papers

Formal title:: Rusty Magee papers
Extent:: 7 linear feet (7 records center boxes)
Date range:: 1966-2007 (bulk 1978-2002)
Abstract:: The Rusty Magee papers contain material related to his career as a composer and performer in musical theater, primarily between 1978 and 2002. Much of the material consists of music written by Magee. The papers also include recordings of plays and Magee's performances on audiocassette, compact disc and DVD; scripts, playbills and theater reviews.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 2009.016

Orson (Barbara) papers

Formal title:: Barbara Orson papers
Extent:: 12 linear feet
Date range:: 1914-2011 (bulk 1950-2000)
Abstract:: This collection consists of materials associated with Barbara Orson, an accomplished American stage, television, and film actress, and one of the founding members of the Trinity Repertory Company of Providence, R.I. The collection dates from 1914-2011, the bulk of which ranges from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century. This collection documents her stellar carreer in theatre and film, from the time she began her formal studies at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School in 1948 until her retirement from Trinity Repertory Company. It includes correspondence, as well as an interesting collection of personal items, ranging from a childhood diary and autograph book, to acting awards, professional headshots, acting contracts, and resumes. It is particularly strong in its array of documents about the theatre, mainly associated with, but not limited to, Trinity Rep, including a substantive assortment of printed materials, such as programs, brochures, booklets, play scripts, and sheet music. Of special note is its stunning array of stage photographs dating from the mid-20th century to the late 20th century.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.2011.036

Playbills collection

Formal title:: Playbills collection
Extent:: 6.0 Linear feet
Date range:: 1883-2012 (bulk 1905-2012)
Abstract:: Theater playbills from theaters in the United States. Also includes a few programs for ballet, burlesque, cabaret, elocution contests, ice follies, minstrel acts, movie advertisement booklets, pageants, and variety shows.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2015.020

Formal title:: Department of Theatre Arts records
Extent:: 53.0 Linear feet
Date range:: circa 1875-2016
Abstract:: The collection comprises the records of the Department of Theatre Arts, the Committee on Dramatic Productions, the student performance groups Sock and Buskin, Komians, and Brownbrokers. The collection contains correspondence, scripts, audition cards, scrapbooks, programs, and publicity.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF.1Q.T1

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