Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.) orchestra music
Overview
Music parts and scores by various composers and arrangers used by the Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.) as occasional music for performances.
Dates
- Creation: 1860-1900
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
This collection is not housed at the Houghton Library but is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
6.5 linear feet (26 boxes)Parts and scores of miscellaneous music in manuscript and print, with arrangers noted where known.
Biographical / Historical
The Boston Theatre on Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts, opened 11 September 1854 and was the second Boston Theatre in this location, rebuilt after the first structure was razed in 1852. The playhouse was designed by Edward and James Cabot and Jonathan Preston from plans by Henri Noury and it seated 3000.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by first title.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2009MT-37. Unknown source.
Processing Information
Processed by: Monique Duhaime and Melanie Wisner
- Title
- Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.). Boston Theatre (Washington Street, Boston, Mass.) orchestra music, circa 1860-1900: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02057
Repository Details
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