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Salt Lake Theatre

 Organization

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Sumner Chase Cobb papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2434
Abstract

The Sumner Chase Cobb papers (1917-1930) contain playbills, touring schedules, a scrapbook, news clippings and other materials relating to The Moroni Olsen Players, Colonial Theatre, and Salt Lake Theatre.

Dates: 1917-1930

Wallace A. Goates sheet music collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1777
Abstract The Wallace A. Goates sheet music collection (1890-1905) were recovered by the University of Utah's Theater Department from Goates's estate after his death. The music compositions were used by the Salt Lake Theater around the turn of the century. Goates joined the University of Utah faculty in 1937 teaching speech and theater. He subsequently became active in the field of communications disorders, founding the Speech and Hearing Clinic and the Special Education Department at the University...
Dates: 1890-1905

David McKenzie papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0116
Abstract

The David McKenzie papers (1860-1962) include early programs, playbills, tickets, scripts, librettos, and other materials related to the Salt Lake Theater, as well as some personal papers of David McKenzie (1833-1912), manager of the theater.

Dates: 1860-1962

Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1500
Abstract

The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan papers (1885-1997) consist of archaeological and historical materials pertaining to Utah and United States. The bulk of this collection is devoted to notable Utah/Mormon personalities and figures as well as buildings, places, etc. that are held in historical reverence concerning pioneering and the Salt Lake area.

Dates: 1885-1997

Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0635
Abstract

The Nicholas Groesbeck Morgan photograph collection constists mainly of copy images made from scrapbooks and albums. Subjects are primarily noted Utah and Mormon personalities, as well as views of historically significant buildings and places in Utah.

Dates: circa 1840-1960

Betty Shepherd Musser photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0340
Abstract

The Betty Shepherd Musser photograph collection contains photographs of various members of the Pyper, Shepherd, and Spencer families. The collection also contains photographs of productions at the Salt Lake Theatre and publicity shots of performers, particularly Anna Pavlova.

Dates: 1890s-1940s

Gail Plummer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0667
Abstract

The Gail Plummer papers (circa 1960-1980) consist mainly of scrapbooks detailing productions at Kingsbury Hall, the University of Utah's summer festivals, and Babcock Theater. Other scrapbooks, theater programs, and family and personal materials are also included. These materials were collected by Gail Plummer, a speech and theater instructor at the University of Utah, and his wife, Elva Plummer.

Dates: circa 1860-1980

Gail Plummer photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0138
Abstract

The Gail Plummer photograph collection contains photographs of performers and performances in the Salt Lake Theater and at Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah. Includes photographs of various professional performers of the time.

Dates: 1888-1954

George D. Pyper photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0001
Abstract

The George D. Pyper photographs consist primarily of those items which Pyper collected during his nearly thirty years as manager of the Salt Lake Theater. George Dollinger Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Dates: 1860-1940

George Dollinger Pyper papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0001
Abstract The George Dollinger Pyper papers (1834-1975) consist primarily of correspondence, scrapbooks, diaries, news clippings, programs, contracts, scripts, broadsides, and scores documenting George Dollinger Pyper's career as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre. Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. ...
Dates: 1834-1975

Salt Lake Theatre photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0461
Abstract

The Salt Lake Theater photograph collection consists of photos of productions, reheardals, and actors affiliated with the Salt Lake Theater

Dates: 1880-1920

Salt Lake Theatre records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0541
Abstract

The Salt Lake Theatre records (1864-1913) contain an extensive list of published materials about the Salt Lake Theatre. It includes plays, reviews, actors and actresses, venues, celebrations, and exhibits. The records were researched by Aaron W. Tracy in anticipation of his Ph.D dissertation, which was never completed.

Dates: 1864-1913

Levi Edgar Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0531
Abstract

The Levi Edgar Young papers (1901-1963) consist of two journals, a book of pressed flowers, correspondence, and news clippings. Other miscellaneous papers are also included. Levi Edgar Young (1874-1963) was a Utah educator and member of the LDS Church's First Quorum of the Seventy.

Dates: 1901-1963

Additional filters:

Subject
Performing Arts 9
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 6
Scrapbooks 5
Correspondence 4
Theater -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Sources 4
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Diaries 3
Mormonism (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 3
Photographs 3
Theater -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History -- Photographs 3
Theater programs 3
Biographies 2
Images 2
Photographic prints 2
Portrait photographs 2
Programs (publications) 2
Actors -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Photographs 1
Actors and actresses -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Photographs 1
Albumen prints 1
Albums (Books) 1
Business records 1
Caricatures 1
Cartoons (humorous images) 1
City and Town Life 1
Contracts 1
Dance -- Utah -- Sources 1
Ephemera 1
Exterior views 1
Histories (literary works) 1
Home and Family 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- Anniversaries, etc. -- Drama 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- History 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- History -- Drama 1
Latter Day Saint churches -- Photographs 1
Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Emigration 1
Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Emigration -- Photographs 1
Latter Day Saints -- Biography 1
Latter Day Saints -- Diaries 1
Latter Day Saints -- Emigration and immigration -- Sources 1
Latter Day Saints -- Misisonary experiences -- Switzerland 1
Latter Day Saints -- Missionary experiences -- Germany 1
Latter Day Saints -- Missions -- Germany 1
Latter Day Saints -- Missions -- Switzerland 1
Memorabilia 1
Music 1
Music in theaters 1
Newspapers 1
Obituaries 1
Opera -- Utah -- History -- Sources 1
Pageants--Utah--Salt Lake City -- Utah -- Salt Lake City 1
Pioneers 1
Posters 1
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Photographs 1
Salt Lake City (Utah) -- History 1
Scores 1
Sermons 1
Sheet music 1
Symphony orchestras -- Utah -- Salt Lake City 1
Temple Square (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1
Theater -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 1
Theater -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Photographs 1
Theater and society -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 1
Theaters -- Idaho -- Boise -- Records and correspondence 1
Theaters -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History 1
Theaters -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Records and correspondence 1
Theaters- -- Utah -- Salt Lake City 1
Utah -- History 1
Utah -- Photographs 1
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