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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Boston Theatre and Opera House (Washington Street) Collection

 Collection — MS Th. 2
Call Number: MS Th. 2
Scope and Contents

This collection documents the construction and design of the theatre building. Contracts, design proposals and drawings of the sites are included.

Dates: 1847-1855

English Civilization Collection

 Collection — MS Eng.
Call Number: MS Eng.
Scope and Contents

The English (British) Civilization Collection contains more than 1,500 letters and documents that were either purchased by the Boston Public Library or were donated. The material was written by royal, political, military, literary, scientific, and artistic figures, together with other individuals who contributed to British and Irish history and culture throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

Dates: 1573-1970

Peter MacQueen Papers

 Collection — MS Am. 561
Call Number: MS Am.  561
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence and other material relating to the journalistic career of Peter MacQueen.

Dates: 1871-1922; Majority of material found in 1898-1917; Other: Date acquired: 06/15/1967

National Theatre Collection

 Collection — MS Th. 11
Call Number: MS Th. 11
Scope and Contents

This collection documents the theatre’s several changes in management, plays performed, and financial history.

Dates: 1837-1864

Tremont Theatre Collection

 Collection — MS Th. 4
Call Number: MS Th. 4
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence written by actors, actresses, and musicians seeking and accepting engagements, financial records, and legal documents.

Dates: 1839-1843