Harvard Theatre Collection of Bushnell Prompter programs
Overview
Contains programs from the Bushnell Prompter, now known as the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, in Hartford, Connecticut.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1960-1981
Language of Materials
English
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
.5 linear feet (2 boxes)Contains programs from the Bushnell Prompter, now known as the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, in Hartford, Connecticut, from approximately 1960 to 1981.
Biographical / Historical
The Bushnell Prompter opened in 1930, founded by Hartford Dotha Bushnell Hillyer, who wanted Hartfod to have a strong performing arts center.
Arrangement
Collection has been minimally processed. Materials have not been arranged.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2020MT-001. Old gift, source unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Betts Coup, 2019.
Source
- Harvard Theatre Collection (Organization)
- Title
- Harvard Theatre Collection, collector. Harvard Theatre Collection of Bushnell Prompter programs, circa 1960-1981 (MS Thr 1956): Guide.
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- 2019 July 11
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou03214
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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