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
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
Contact:
Arts Library Special Collections
180 York Street
New Haven CT 06511
203-432-1712
haasalsc@yale.edu
Arts Library Special Collections
180 York Street
New Haven CT 06511
203-432-1712
haasalsc@yale.edu