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Playbills--Specimens

 Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Ellis Family Theater Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0106
Scope and Contents

The Ellis Family Collection consists of theater and movie scripts by Edith and Edward Ellis, playbills, programs, reviews, photographs, and information about the Ellis family, specifically Edith Ellis. Also included are movie house ledgers, movie production picture magazines, posters, and promotional photographs from the Bijou Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Its connection with the Ellis Family is unclear; possibly the theater was operated by the Ellis Family.

Dates: 1887-1959

Joel N. Johnson Playbill Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0135
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of programs, fliers, and magazines pertaining to theater, music, and dance.

Dates: 1952-2003