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Performing Arts Portrait Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0184

Scope and Contents

The Performing Arts Portrait Collection consists of photographs and other images of several hundred individuals and groups. The majority of photos are of theater and other arts personalities of the 20th century. Examples are Maude Adams, Beaux Arts Quartet, Harry Belafonte, Johnny Cash, Judy Clayton, Greta Garbo, Jack London, Steve Martin, Ralph Nader, Pablo Picasso, Mort Sahl, and Frank Zappa. For additional images, see other performing arts collections and theater scrapbooks held by SDSU’s Special Collections and University Archives.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1900-1990

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in some or all of these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with the creator(s) of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of archival collections is such that multiple creators are often applicable and copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. In any case, the user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, obtaining publication rights and copyright infringement. When requesting images from Special Collections & University Archives for publication, we require a signed agreement waiving San Diego State University of any liability in the event of a copyright violation.

Extent

2.30 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

Photographs and other images are filed alphabetically by subject's name.

Source of Acquisition

The bulk of photos in this collection were publicity photos sent to the Associated Students as promotional material for performances at SDSU. There are multiple donors.

Accruals

1989-014

Title
Performing Arts Portrait Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Ellen E. Jarosz
Date
12/17/2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego CA 92182-8050 US
619-594-6791