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Theatre Arts (Department of) records
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
Birri (Fernando) Archive of Multimedia Arts - Pinturas
Formal title:
Fernando Birri Archive of Multimedia Arts - Pinturas
Extent:
22.0 Linear feet
Date range:
1948-2009
Abstract:
This series contains the paintings, drawings, collages, photomontages, posters, and mixed media artworks created and collected by Argentinian filmmaker Fernando Birri during the course of his career. This is Subgroup 4 of the Fernando Birri Archive of Multimedia Arts. The other subgroups are Subgroup 1: Escritos, Subgroup 2: Fotos, and Subgroup 3: Audiovisual and Objects.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2010.050
Trinity Repertory Theatre Oral History Collection
Formal title:
Trinity Repertory Theatre Oral History Collection
Extent:
123 cassette(s)
Date range:
1990-1992
Abstract:
Two hundred hours of tape recorded interviews with members of the Trinity company and its board; with playwrights and educators; with members of the Dallas Theater Center, the American Repertory Theatre, and the National Endowment for the Arts; and with other key observers.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 92.12
Rhode Island Theatre Collection
Formal title:
Rhode Island Theatre Collection
Extent:
5.8 linear feet
Date range:
1855-2006
Abstract:
The Rhode Island Theatre Collection contains handbill, performance programs, newspapers clippings, and personal notes related to theatres and theatre companies in Rhode Island from 1855-2006.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS 017
Brethen (Bob) papers
Formal title:
Bob Brethen papers
Extent:
1.25 linear feet
Abstract:
The Bob Brethen Papers consist primarily of type-written descriptions of magic tricks. Most common are card tricks, mental tricks, including jinx card tricks, ESP, psychic routines, and memory and number tricks. This collection was originally part of the Smith Magic collection, but has been removed to stand on its own.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2008.005
Newport Historical Society collection of music
Formal title:
Newport Historical Society collection of music
Extent:
3 oversize box(es)
Date range:
1643-1975, undated
Abstract:
This collection contains music manuscripts, books, full and condensed scores, and sheet music, much of which was written, printed, or performed in Newport and Rhode Island.
Repository:
Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:
MS.1854.6
Downs (T. Nelson) collection
Formal title:
T. Nelson Downs collection
Extent:
1.1 linear feet
Date range:
1905-1938
Abstract:
Thomas Nelson Downs was a self-taught magician, specializing in coin tricks, who over the course of his career, performed in vaudeville acts all over the country, owned a vaudeville house, sold magic supplies, and wrote several books of magic instruction. This collection contains his correspondence with fellow magician Edward "Tex" McGuire, documentation of tricks or "effects", patents, advertisements, news clippings, photographs, and show programs.
Repository:
Brown University Library
Collection call no:
Ms. 2010.013
Smith (H. Adrian) papers
Formal title:
H. Adrian Smith papers
Extent:
41 linear feet
Date range:
1882-1999 (bulk 1910-1992)
Abstract:
The H. Adrian Smith papers (1752-1992) contain materials amassed over a lifetime of collecting magic-related materials and being involved in magic societies and magic performance. These materials include magic trick descriptions, playbills, posters, photographs of magicians and magic performances, publications, correspondence, and magic society materials. The collection also contains personal correspondence and photographs of Smith’s life in Providence, Rhode Island, and North Attleboro, Massachusetts with his wife Anna Fuller Smith.
Repository:
John Hay Library
Collection call no:
Ms.2011.001
Archer (John B.) Collection
Formal title:
John B. Archer Collection
Extent:
1 linear foot
Date range:
circa 1912
Abstract:
This collection is comprised primarily of the work of John B. Archer. It contains scripts, arrangements, and sheet music of the various comic operas he wrote.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS023
Monday Morning Musical Club Records
Formal title:
Monday Morning Musical Club Records
Extent:
1.8 linear feet
Date range:
1909-1957
Abstract:
The Monday Morning Musical Club Records consists of two scrapbooks, organizational records, programs, and newspaper clippings from 1909-1957.
Repository:
Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Collection
Collection call no:
MSS022

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