Brooklyn theater collection Bulk, 1863-1911 1733-1916

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Brooklyn theater collection Bulk, 1863-1911 1733-1916

The Brooklyn theater collection consists of playscripts, playbills, programs, and other ephemera from various theater venues in Brooklyn and Manhattan, dating from the early 18th century to the 1930s. In addition to playbills, there are some programs relating to concerts, musical comedies, and musical revues, as well as ephemera.

3.84 Linear feet; in two manuscript boxes and two oversize boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6329402

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Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905

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Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) was a British actor-manager. Born Feb. 6, 1838, in Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng., he died Oct. 13, 1905, in Bradford, Yorkshire. Irving's original name was John Henry Brodribb. He achieved early success and began to play leading roles throughout London, often with Ellen Terry. In 1878, he took over the Lyceum Theatre and hired Terry as the company's leading lady. This partnership lasted for 25 years and was reknowned throughout England and the United States. Bra...

Brooklyn Museum

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The origins of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences extend back to 1823, with the founding of the Brooklyn Apprentices' Library. The Library, located at the corner of Cranberry and Henry Streets in the neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, was established for the education and cultural enrichment of young tradesmen. In 1841, the Library relocated to the building of the Brooklyn Lyceum, an organization devoted to intellectual pursuits in the arts and sciences, at the corner of Washington and C...

Orpheum Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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Payton's Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.) .

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Adams, Maude, 1872-1953

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Maude Ewing Kiskadden (1872-1953), known professionally as Maude Adams, was an American stage actress who achieved her greatest success as Peter Pan. From the description of Maude Adams visiting cards, undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 774127810 Actress, author, and educator. From the description of Maude Adams papers, 1925-1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981090 American actress and teacher, also known as Maude Adams Kiskadden. ...

Teller's Broadway Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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Grand Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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New Brighton Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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Amphion Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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Montauk Theatre (Organization : Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.))

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Brooklyn Theatre (Theater company : New York, N.Y.)

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Brooklyn Academy of Music

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The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences was incorporated in 1859. The original Academy, located at 176-194 Montague Street, was destroyed by fire in 1903, and the new Academy was opened in 1908. From the description of Records, 1891-1984. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155456506 The Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences was incorporated in 1859. The original Academy, located at 176-194 Montague Street in Brooklyn, New York, was destroyed by fire in 1903, and the new Ac...

Shakespeare Association (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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Grand Opera House (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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Columbia Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

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New Park Theatre (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)

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