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Souvenir Theatrical Postcard Collection

 Collection
Call Number: DRA 26

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 19th-century and early 20th-century souvenir theatrical postcards documenting performers in full costume.

Dates

  • circa 1880-1920

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been transferred to Yale University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Souvenir Theatrical Postcard Collection was housed in the former Drama Library until its transfer to the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library in 2008.

Arrangement

Performers are identified by name in the folder listings. When a performer is depicted in more than one postcard, the total number of postcards is given in parentheses, following the person's name. Please note that not all images of a single performer are necessarily grouped together. The entire box listing should be consulted in order to determine holdings.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/arts.dra.0026

Overview

The collection consists of 19th century and early 20th century souvenir theatrical postcards documenting performers in full costume.
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Souvenir Theatrical Postcard Collection
Author
Compiled by Arts Library Staff
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library Special Collections Repository

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Arts Library Special Collections
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New Haven CT 06511
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