Castle Square Theatre souvenir portrait photographs
Overview
Portrait photographs of actors and actresses who played at the Castle Square Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dates
- Creation: 1894-1932
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box)Souvenir portrait photographs of actors and actresses who performed at the Castle Square Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. Souvenir photographs printed by the Providence Albertype Company. Each photograph is matted and printed with text: "Souvenir [with drawing of theatre exterior] Castle Square Theatre Boston, Mass." Some photographs also have name of actor or actress and role played printed on mat or on photograph. Also includes a set of portraits of individuals and a group photograph with autograph manuscript signatures of the actors.
Biographical / Historical
The Castle Square Theatre (1894-1932) was located in Boston's South End. The theatre was built by E.M. Maynard in 1894. By 1921 it had been renamed the Arlington. The theatre was demolished in 1932.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by name of individual depicted in portrait. Additional items at end of finding aid.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No accession number. Donor and date unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by: Monique Duhaime, with the assistance of Bonnie B. Salt
Part of the MS Storage project, 2008-2009.
- Title
- Castle Square Theatre souvenir portrait photographs, circa 1894-1932: Guide.
- Author
- Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02014
Repository Details
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