Asian American Theater Company posters and press kit
Overview
Professional posters and press kit of the Asian American Theater Company.
Dates
- Creation: 1982-1997
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.08 linear feet (1 folder)Thirteen posters in color and black and white, and a press kit filled with a program, press releases, cast list, and black and white photographs.
Biographical / Historical
The Asian American Theater Company was established in 1973 by playwright Frank Chin. The theater's mission was to present original works about Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent.
Arrangement
Collection is minimally processed. Materials are arranged in two series: Posters and Press Kit.
Physical Location
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Custodial History
Purchased from Bolerium Books, 2017.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2018MT-065. Purchased from Bolerium Books, 2017 November.
Processing Information
Processed by Magdaline Lawhorn, 2018.
- Title
- Asian American Theater Company posters and press kit, 1982-1997 (MS Thr 1725): Guide.
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- January 8, 2018
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02875
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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