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Salt Lake Theatre

 Organization

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Sumner Chase Cobb papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2434
Abstract The Sumner Chase Cobb papers (1917-1930) contain playbills, touring schedules, a scrapbook, news clippings and other materials relating to The Moroni Olsen Players, Colonial Theatre, and Salt Lake Theatre.
Dates: 1917-1930

Wallace A. Goates sheet music collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1777
Abstract The Wallace A. Goates sheet music collection (1890-1905) were recovered by the University of Utah's Theater Department from Goates's estate after his death. The music compositions were used by the Salt Lake Theater around the turn of the century. Goates joined the University of Utah faculty in 1937 teaching speech and theater. He subsequently became active in the field of communications disorders, founding the Speech and Hearing Clinic and the Special Education Department at the University of...
Dates: 1890-1905

David McKenzie papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0116
Abstract The David McKenzie papers (1860-1962) include early programs, playbills, tickets, scripts, librettos, and other materials related to the Salt Lake Theater, as well as some personal papers of David McKenzie (1833-1912), manager of the theater.
Dates: 1860-1962

Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1500
Abstract The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers (1885-1997) consist of archaeological and historical materials pertaining to Utah and United States. The bulk of this collection is devoted to notable Utah/Mormon personalities and figures as well as buildings, places, etc. that are held in historical reverence concerning pioneering and the Salt Lake area.
Dates: 1885-1997

Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0635
Abstract The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan photograph collection constists mainly of copy images made from scrapbooks and albums. Subjects are primarily noted Utah and Mormon personalities, as well as views of historically significant buildings and places in Utah.
Dates: circa 1840-1960

Betty Shepherd Musser photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0340
Abstract The Betty Shepherd Musser photograph collection contains photographs of various members of the Pyper, Shepherd, and Spencer families. The collection also contains photographs of productions at the Salt Lake Theatre and publicity shots of performers, particularly Anna Pavlova.
Dates: 1890s-1940s

Gail Plummer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0667
Abstract The Gail Plummer papers (circa 1960-1980) consist mainly of scrapbooks detailing productions at Kingsbury Hall, the University of Utah's summer festivals, and Babcock Theater. Other scrapbooks, theater programs, and family and personal materials are also included. These materials were collected by Gail Plummer, a speech and theater instructor at the University of Utah, and his wife, Elva Plummer.
Dates: circa 1860-1980

Gail Plummer photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0138
Abstract The Gail Plummer photograph collection contains photographs of performers and performances in the Salt Lake Theater and at Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah. Includes photographs of various professional performers of the time.
Dates: 1888-1954

George D. Pyper photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0001
Abstract The George D. Pyper photographs consist primarily of those items which Pyper collected during his nearly thirty years as manager of the Salt Lake Theater. George Dollinger Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Dates: 1860-1940

George Dollinger Pyper papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0001
Abstract The George Dollinger Pyper papers (1834-1975) consist primarily of correspondence, scrapbooks, diaries, news clippings, programs, contracts, scripts, broadsides, and scores documenting George Dollinger Pyper's career as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre. Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. ...
Dates: 1834-1975