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Performing Arts Program Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-2013-06-27

Scope and Content of Collection

The Performing Arts Program Collection documents theater productions from venues in New York, San Francisco, and San Jose between the years 1894-1941. The programs consist of orchestra, theater, symphony, opera, and recital programs. Each one is compiled with event details, song lists, performers, and background information pertaining to each show. Additional items in the collection include commencement brochures from the University of the Pacific and two photographs of Haus Kronald and Jos. (Joseph) Hollman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1894-1941
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1908-1917

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Copyright has not been assigned to the San José State University Library Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Extent

0.417 Linear feet (1 Hollinger Box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Performing Arts Program Collection documents theater productions from venues in New York, San Francisco, and San Jose between the years 1894-1941. The programs consist of orchestra, theater, symphony, opera, and recital programs. Each one is compiled with event details, song lists, performers, and background information pertaining to each show. Additional items in the collection include commencement brochures from the University of the Pacific and two photographs of Haus Kronald and Jos. (Joseph) Hollman.

Arrangement

The arrangement of this collection consists of one series: Series I, Programs 1894-1941 (bulk 1908-1917).

Processing Information

Processed by Danielle Lopez. Finding Aid and EAD encoded by Danielle Lopez. Reviewed and edited by Danelle Moon.

Title
Guide to the Performing Arts Program Collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the SJSU Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
(408) 808-2062
(408) 808-2063 (Fax)