Poster collection, 1792-1986, 1890-1965 (bulk)

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Poster collection, 1792-1986, 1890-1965 (bulk)

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Vast collection of posters in several sizes, including one-sheets, two-sheets, three-sheets, and handbills advertising theatrical productions, the circus, and opera and musical events held in New York City. Also, posters advertising products for companies with which Bert Lahr was associated; other posters for George Gershwin; and posters advertising for specific actors and actresses.

ca. 390 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6876712

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Gershwin, George, 1898-1937

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George Gershwin was a composer and pianist; his best-known works are Rhapsody in Blue (1924), An American in Paris (1928), "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime". Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores. He died in 1937 of a malignant brain tumor....

Lahr, Bert, 1895-1967

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American actor. From the description of Letter, 1957. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122392587 ...

Museum of the city of New York

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The Works Progress Administration sponsored seven photographers for the Federal Art Project for specific projects in New York City. From the description of Works Progress Administration photographic negative collection, 1937-1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155487078 Incorporated in 1923 to collect objects which illustrate the growth and progress of New York City and to educate the public about the city's history. From the description of Records, 1927-1985. (...