Playbills, 1919-1999
Part of collection: DuPont Theatre records (2150)
Dates
- Creation: 1919-1999
Scope and Content
Playbills were published by the touring companies as variations on those issued in connection with the original Broadway productions. They contain the outline of acts, scenes and musical numbers, the cast of players, and background information on the show and members of the company. In addition to this material supplied by the company, about half the booklet was given over to local advertising and news items to cover printing costs, in this case specific to the Wilmington area. These include ads for new suburban subdivisions in the 1950s and 1960s. There are some Playbills for performances in other venues.
Extent
From the Collection: 18.7 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research, except for Series I. Administrative which is subject to a 25-year time seal from the date of creation due to privacy/security reasons.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Dupont Theatre (Wilmington, Del.) (Organization)
- From the Collection: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. DuPont Hospitality (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
