Performing Arts in America, 1875-1923
Access: Publicly available resource
Description: A searchable database of 16,000 objects representing archival materials from one of the strongest periods in the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts collections. Included are clippings from a broad range of newspapers; composite photographs, called "keysheets" that contain large numbers of reduced-size promotional shots; music sheet samples featuring popular music, show-tunes, jazz and dance music; photographs of theater, dance, and popular performance; and publicity posters and lobby cards, the latter produced in the early years of the film industry and used in theater lobbies to promote films.
Coverage: 1875-1923
Subject(s):
Digital Archives & Collections
Publicly Available Resources
Related Databases
International Index to the Performing Arts
Periodicals Index Online
Related Links
Performing Arts in America, 1875-1923
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Other Related Links:
Music for the Nation : American Sheet Music (American Memory)
