Collection of materials related to theatrical acts at the Opera House in El Paso, Illinois
Overview
Promotional materials, contracts, and letters about theatrical acts in El Paso, Illinois.
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1901
Condition Description
In good condition
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.08 linear feet (1 box)Promotional materials and letters addressed to the manager of an opera house in El Paso, Illinois, for booking theater, comedy, music, and vaudeville acts.
Biographical / Historical
The Grand Opera House opened in El Paso Illinois in 1895 and showcased theater, comedy, music, and vaudeville acts. It began showing movies in 1912 until it closed in the 1960s.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged as received.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2024MT-44. Purchased from Walkabout Books with the Robert Gould Shaw Fund, 2024 November 27.
Processing Information
Processed by Katherine Gaburo, 2024.
Topical
- Title
- Collection of materials related to theatrical acts at the Opera House in El Paso, Illinois, 1895-1901 (MS Thr 2317): Guide.
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- 2024 February 23
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03661
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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