Theater Arts collection, 1917-1994.

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Theater Arts collection, 1917-1994.

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The collection is divided into two parts: University of New Mexico Theatre Arts Department and University of New Mexico Opera Workshop. Each part is ordered chronologically and alphabetically according to the title of the production. Subtitles include: photographs, slides, scripts, handbills, productions notes, news articles, biographical information, etc. Both span UNM's theatre arts history from 1917 to 1994. There are four boxes of play material, one box of opera, and two oversize boxes of play material. The Theatre Arts Department material includes photographs of George St. Clair and Edwin Snapp as well as Snapp's correspondence on theater design. Jane Snow's correspondence, news articles about her, her performances and the opera workshop can be found with the Opera Workshop materials.

5 boxes (5 cu. ft.) + 2 oversized boxes

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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University of New Mexico. Opera Workshop

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St. Clair, George, 1880-

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University of New Mexico.

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The University of New Mexico was established by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico in 1889. It was to be located in Albuquerque. Elias Stover was appointed the first president. The new institution opened in rented rooms as a summer normal school, June 15, 1892, beginning regular instruction on September 21st in the first building erected on the campus. In 1901 Dr. William G. Tight became president. He introduced the "Pueblo Style" architecture for the University buildings. U...

Snapp, Edwin.

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University of New Mexico. Theatre Arts Dept.

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Snow, Jane, 1914-

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University of New Mexico. College of fine arts

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Theater at the University of New Mexico began in 1900 with the production of the play "Old Maids Convention" at the Opera House in downtown Albuquerque. The University owes much of its early theatrical success to Professor George St. Clair and Coach Roy Johnson. Together, they produced, directed, wrote, and acted in a great many plays during the 1920's and 1930's. UNM had no formal theater at the time, and productions were staged wherever an empty space could be found. In the late 1930's Profess...