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William Harlowe Briggs Papers, 1864-1940 (inclusive) 1900-1936 (bulk)

Extent:: 9 boxes and 3.95 linear feet
Abstract:: William Harlowe Briggs was a playwright and editor at Harper & Brothers during the early part of the twentieth century. His papers include 24 scripts from Briggs's plays, family correspondence, playbills, lectures, and diaries from Briggs's mother and father.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

McCarter Theatre Records, 1922-2016 (inclusive)

Extent:: 209 boxes, 1 folder, and 6 items
Abstract:: The McCarter Theatre was conceived as a permanent home for the Princeton University Triangle Club. McCarter began as a booking theater but ultimately moved into producing its own performances. The McCarter Theatre records document the history of the McCarter Theatre, including administration, performances and productions, and the building itself.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Clinton Wilder Collection, 1934-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 20 boxes and 10.1 linear feet
Abstract:: Clinton Wilder (Princeton Class of 1943) was an American theatrical producer. His collection consists of playbills he collected as well as typescripts and production materials of plays he produced.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Princeton University Library Collection of Blanche Pauli Materials, 1890-1904 (bulk) 1866-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 boxes and 2.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Blanche Pauli (born Virginia C. Taney) was an American singer, actress, and vaudeville performer who worked mainly in stock companies touring the northeastern United States and Canada from the late 1890s through 1904. The collection consists of personal and family correspondence and documents, photographs, play scripts and actor's sides, sheet music, playbills, clippings, and other materials related to her professional career. Some materials also relate to Pauli's husband, Herman Utley Boardman; her performance partner, Robson Dalton; and other members of her family.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

T. H. Vail Motter Playbills Collection, 1900-1969 (inclusive) 1913-1959 (bulk)

Extent:: 8 boxes and 5.7 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection consists mainly of playbills of American dramatic productions covering over forty-five years of play-going by T. H. Vail Motter (Princeton Class of 1922) but includes some early 20th-century playbills from the London theater as well as foreign playbills from Greece, Turkey, Belgium, China, Japan, Denmark, Holland, and England.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Geographical Playbills Collection, 1832-1980 (inclusive) 1925-1965 (bulk)

Extent:: 242 boxes and 105.61 linear feet
Abstract:: The Geographical Playbills Collection consists chiefly of playbills from the United States, but Great Britain, Canada, Bermuda, France, Germany, and Japan are also represented. Although this is a collection of playbills, there are also some letters, documents, printed matter, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous material.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

New York City Theater Playbills Collection, 1880-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 201 boxes and 80.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of playbills of New York City theaters from the late 19th century to the present day.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

Gilbert and Sullivan Collection, 1879-1965 (inclusive) 1930-1960 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box and 1 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of playbills, programs, and some other printed material relating to the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

University Players Collection, 1948-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 18 boxes
Abstract:: The collection consists mainly of playbills, photographs, and clippings of press announcements and reviews of the University Players, a youthful group of Princetonians aspiring toward careers in the performing arts. Not entirely comprised of Princeton alumni and undergraduates, however, the organization provided experience and training for many hopefuls who have in fact succeeded in that goal. Taking its name from an earlier group with the same ambitions and who also made great contributions to American theatre and film, it provided the Princeton community with some exciting and meritorious summer theatre for more than a decade.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Vaudeville Collection, 1895-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 1.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The Vaudeville Collection consists mainly of playbills of vaudeville productions with souvenir books, printed matter, clippings, and miscellaneous material.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]