Schools, Illinois: Programs, 1924-1970
Scope and Content of the Collection
Papers relating to the Krassner dance and theater arts schools, including announcements, clippings, cue cards, instruction sheets, copies of scripts, programs, a few letters, and assorted miscellaneous memorabilia. Nearly half the collection consists of photographs, mostly of student productions and many undated, which show the development and flourishing of the schools both in Illinois and California. Included are informal shots of the Krassners themselves and many of their students, as well as studio photographs of various performers and shows. Also, a copy of a work by Paul J. Hartman entitled “The Krassners and a History of the Krassner Schools,” complete with photocopies of many of the photographs to serve as illustrations, a videocassette, and several artifacts.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1970
Creator
- From the Collection: Krassner School of Theatre Arts (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Krassner School of Theatre Arts records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 5 folders at a time maximum (Priority II).
Audiovisual recordings in this collection have not been digitized and are unavailable for use at this time.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org