Milton Smith script collection, 1927-1946

Summary

Creator:
Smith, Milton Myers, 1890-1981
Extent:
575 items 21 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Milton Smith script collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Scripts of plays that were presented during Smith's tenure as Director of the Brander Matthews Theater. Also, ca. 400 loose scrapbook leaves of mounted clippings, programs, and other memorabilia relating to the various theatrical productions with which Smith was associated. Many of these productions were produced by Columbia Theatre Associates.

Biographical / historical:

Milton Smith (1890-) was director of the Brander Matthews Theater at Columbia University and also served as director of Columbia University's School of Dramatic Arts.

Acquisition information:
Source of acquisition--Brander Matthews Dramatic Museum. Method of acquisition--Tranfser; Accession number--M-59.
Processing information:

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/89.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:
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Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Milton Smith script collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu