Lillian Lipson ephemera collection
Scope and Content of the Collection
Around 150 pieces of ephemera, primarily performing arts, collected by Lillian Lipson. Collection includes programs, playbills, flyers, advertisements, tickets, menus, postcards, and brochures from dance, theater, and music performances in Chicago along with materials from local businesses and attractions.
Many programs are annotated by Lipson with her notes about the event and the particular day. Some programs include tickets from the event as well. Information about the contents of each folder, such as dance company names, musical performers, or theater names, has been included in the finding aid.
Dates
- Creation: 1933-1981
Creator
- Lipson, Lillian Rose Witz (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The Lillian Lipson ephemera collection is open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Ownership and Literary Rights
The Lillian Lipson ephemera collection is the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.
Biography of Lillian Lipson ephemera collection
White, Chicago dancer and activist.
Lillian Rose Witz Lipson (1918-1989) was born and raised in Chicago. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1935 and attended the University of Chicago. Along with husband Henry Marvin Lipson (1916-1989), she helped found the North Shore School of Jewish Studies in Evanston and was a member of the Sybil Shearer Dance Company.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)
Abstract
Around 150 pieces of ephemera, primarily performing arts, collected by Lillian Lipson. Collection includes programs, playbills, flyers, advertisements, tickets, menus, postcards, and brochures from dance, theater, and music performances in Chicago along with materials from local businesses and attractions.
Organization
Materials are arranged alphabetically by category and then chronologically within.
Collection Stack Location
1 24 4
Provenance
Gift, Josie and Rodney Rothstein, 2020.
Processed by
Catherine Grandgeorge, 2023.
- Title
- Lillian Lipson ephemera collection, 1933-1981
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- ©2023.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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