Mister Kelly's collection
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Mister-Kellys
Scope and Contents
Books, periodicals, posters, photographs, artifacts, and some promotional and administrative material about Chicago nightclubs Mister Kelly's and London House, and the comedy club The Happy Medium all owned and run by George and Oscar Marienthal from the 1940s through the 1970s. Also includes more current material about the history of the clubs, and the promotion of the film, “Live at Mister Kelly’s.”
Dates
- 1940s-2018
Creator
- Mister Kelly's (Nightclub) (Organization)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Access to and display of the Materials is restricted to after the public release of the Company's documentary film and with the express permission of the donor. Permission to copy, quote from, or use any material, in whole or in part, is not allowed without the express written permission of the donor.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment. A preliminary inventory is available at the library.
Extent
12 Linear Feet (9 boxes and 5 oversize boxes)
Abstract
Books, periodicals, posters, photographs, artifacts, and some promotional and administrative material about Chicago nightclubs Mister Kelly's and London House, and the comedy club The Happy Medium all owned and run by George and Oscar Marienthal from the 1940s through the 1970s. Also includes more current material about the history of the clubs, and the promotion of the film, “Live at Mister Kelly’s.”
Location
1 42 7; 1 45 7
- Title
- Mister Kelly's collection, 1940s-2018
- Status
- In Process
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org