Reader's collection, Library of Congress Copyright Office drama deposits, 1863-1928 (bulk 1880-1900).

By: Material type: Mixed materialsMixed materialsAnalytics: Show analyticsDescription: 600 items; 39 containers; 15.6 linear feetSubject(s): Online resources: Action note:
  • Selected play scripts were transferred from Library of Congress Copyright Office drama deposits (LCCN mm 85061908).
Summary: Typewritten or handwritten play scripts deposited with the U.S. Copyright Office as unpublished and subsequently transferred to the Manuscript Division. Reflects the interests of early researchers and the desire of later curators to preserve rare samples of early drama. Genres include farce, melodrama, musicals, satire, and vaudeville. Subjects include city life, ethnic and immigrant groups, exploration, foreign influences, inventions, plight of the poor, theater, and style of the wealthy.
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Typewritten or handwritten play scripts deposited with the U.S. Copyright Office as unpublished and subsequently transferred to the Manuscript Division. Reflects the interests of early researchers and the desire of later curators to preserve rare samples of early drama. Genres include farce, melodrama, musicals, satire, and vaudeville. Subjects include city life, ethnic and immigrant groups, exploration, foreign influences, inventions, plight of the poor, theater, and style of the wealthy.

Collection material in English.

Finding aid available in the Library of Congress Manuscript Reading Room and at

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms012076

Forms part of: Library of Congress Copyright Office drama deposits collection.

Selected play scripts were transferred from Library of Congress Copyright Office drama deposits (LCCN mm 85061908).

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