American Educational Theatre Association records, 1944-1960, bulk (1949-1956).

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American Educational Theatre Association records, 1944-1960, bulk (1949-1956).

Records of the Association consist of correspondence, reports, minutes, directories, application forms, and printed matter with some materials of other organizations involved with the ATA.

48 linear feet (106 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6794941

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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