American Theatre Association records, 1947-1980 (bulk 1958-1980).

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American Theatre Association records, 1947-1980 (bulk 1958-1980).

The American Theatre Association (1936-1986) was a theatre advocacy group that promoted community theatre and theatre education. The American Theatre Association records hold administrative records, office files, and presidential files from 1947 to 1980.

28.14 linear feet (67 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8205972

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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The American Theatre Association was formed in 1936 as the American Educational Theatre Association by a group of privately owned theatres. Recruiting its members from the ranks of teachers, actors, students, and directors, among others, the Association acted as a theatre advocacy group, promoting theatre and theatre education in several ways. It published and disseminated materials for use in children's secondary schools, colleges and universities, and community theatres, pushed for federal fun...