M. Meredith "Millie" Hill collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson movie palaces material [collection] : 1920-1999.

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M. Meredith "Millie" Hill collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson movie palaces material [collection] : 1920-1999.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51070530

The collection details the history and renovation of the Orpheum Theatre. The collection also includes information on John Eberson, the Orpheum Theatre architect, and the renovation process of other historic theaters. The materials in the collection date from the 1920s through the 1990s.

8 linear feet.

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7635272

Wichita State University, Ablah Library

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Eberson, John, 1875-1954

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John Eberson attended the University of Vienna prior to immigrating in 1901 to the United States, where he was initially employed as a stage designer and painter. In 1909, he established an independent office. Working out of Chicago, Eberson designed over 100 theaters in the US and Europe, building a reputation as the premier "Atmospheric" theater designer of the time. From the description of John Eberson architectural drawings, 1925-1930. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 229153852 ...

Hill, M. Meredith, (Millie)

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Orpheum Theater (Wichita, Kan.)

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