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Performing Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 9 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

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

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

Salt Lake Theatre photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0461
Abstract The Salt Lake Theater photograph collection consists of photos of productions, reheardals, and actors affiliated with the Salt Lake Theater
Dates: 1880-1920

Salt Lake Theatre records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0541
Abstract The Salt Lake Theatre records (1864-1913) contain an extensive list of published materials about the Salt Lake Theatre. It includes plays, reviews, actors and actresses, venues, celebrations, and exhibits. The records were researched by Aaron W. Tracy in anticipation of his Ph.D dissertation, which was never completed.
Dates: 1864-1913