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Margaret Blaisdell Byrd New York City Music, Opera, and Theatre Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MA.00119

Scope and Contents

Eight scrapbooks of programs and clippings related to musical concerts, theatrical performances and opera in New York City, 1899-1962.

Dates

  • Creation: 1899-1962

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There is no restriction on access to the collection for research use. Particularly fragile items are restricted for preservation purposes.

Conditions Governing Use

Requests for permission to publish material from the collection should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.

Biographical / Historical

Margaret Blaisdell Byrd was the mother of Nancy Byrd Yearall, widow of George Yearall (AC 1941).

Extent

2.5 Linear feet (8 oversize flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Eight scrapbooks of programs and clippings related to musical concerts, theatrical performances and opera in New York City, 1899-1962.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into three series:

  1. Series 1: Concerts, 1902-1959 (boxes 1-2)
  2. Series 2: Opera, 1906-1962 (boxes 3-4)
  3. Series 3: Theater, 1899-1954 (boxes 5-8)

Related Materials

Clyde Fitch (AC 1886) Collection

Processing Information

Processed:
2001 November
By:
Peter A. Nelson, Assistant Archivist
Finding aid prepared by:
Peter A. Nelson, Assistant Archivist and Ciona Van Dijk (AC 2002)
Status
Completed
Author
Peter Nelson
Date
2003
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Repository Details

Part of the Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Robert Frost Library
61 Quadrangle Drive
Amherst MA 01002-5000
(413) 542-2299