Development of the theater in Charlottesville, 1900-1935 [manuscript], 1953.

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Development of the theater in Charlottesville, 1900-1935 [manuscript], 1953.

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Entry in the ACHS Historical Essay Contest of 1953. Sydenham traces the development of theaters from plays at the Levy Opera House to local movie houses, mentioning the influence of the University of Virginia and noting the unique outdoor theater run by John Armstrong Chaloner at Merrie Mills.

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