Theaters -- Massachusetts -- Boston
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 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
Boston Theatre (Federal Street) Records
Collection — MS Th. 1
Call Number: MS Th. 1
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the administrative, financial and performance history of the Federal Street Theater, the first public theater in Boston, from its beginning in 1793 to 1852. Records include agreements, contracts, deeds, financial accounts, inventories, meeting minutes and receipts.
Dates:
1793-1852; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1902
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