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Arts. Arts

 Topic Guide
Identifier: Arts
This classification groups manuscript and small collections on the arts.

Found in 104 Collections and/or Records:

Dayton Playhouse Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-339
Abstract The Dayton Playhouse, which began as the City of Dayton operated, Dayton Community Theatre (DCT), has been an active community theatre since the fall of 1959. Throughout the years other theatrical groups were added to the organization, including the Dayton Repertory Theatre, presenting more adult themed dramas, and the Dayton Children's and Teen Theatre, now called YouTheatre. At their current home, in the Riverbend Arts Center, the Dayton Playhouse, as it is now called, continues to present...
Dates: 1954 - 2007

Chamber Music Yellow Springs Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-425
Abstract The materials contained in the Chamber Music Yellow Springs (CMYS) Records document both the original Yellow Springs chamber music organization (Chamber Music in Yellow Springs, 1957-62) and its successor group founded in the early 1980s (Chamber Music Yellow Springs). The Chamber Music Yellow Springs Records include concert programs and promotional materials; information about and contracts with chamber music artists; administrative materials, including board meeting information and board...
Dates: 1957-2009; Majority of material found within 1980-2009

William Preston Mayfield Photograph Collection-Egbert Donation (MS-348)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-348
Abstract The collection consist of William Preston Mayfield Photographs of the Wright brothers' first flights; early pilots, early planes and helicopters; photos of Dayton area businesses, homes, churches, and monuments; as well as aerial shots of the Miami valley, downtown Columbus, and the Ohio State University. Also included are some photographs taken by F. Hermes. Postcards are of early flights, the Wright Flyer, The Wright Brothers Celebration, flights in Europe, other early pilots, European...
Dates: 1910-1960

Aviation Lithograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-403
Abstract

A collection contains thirteen early aviation lithographs and one photograph.

Dates: 1866-1910

Sonny Flaharty Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-505
Abstract

This collection contains materials on the musical career of Sonny Flaharty. The collection contains newspaper clippings, photographs and other documents.

Dates: 1955-1980

Victoria Theatre Collection (MS-360)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-360
Abstract The Victoria Theatre Collection includes an assortment of materials spanning the lifetime of the theatre. First built in 1866, the Victoria Theatre has provided the city of Dayton with the performing arts for 150 years. The collection contains both administrative and promotional materials for the theatre and its shows. The majority of the collection is made up of show files which contain documents on many of the performances held at the Victoria Theatre. It includes financial, advertising,...
Dates: 1866 - 2016

Dean Mosher Collection (MS-320)

 Collection
Identifier: MS-320
Scope and Contents

This collection contains illustrations and correspondence concerning Mosher’s original painting, “The Bishop’s Boys” (2003), depicting the Wright Brothers in flight over Huffman Prairie on May 25, 1910, the only time the brothers ever flew together. The collection also includes materials concerning Mosher’s “Great Moments in U.S. Naval History” series (1997).

Dates: 1997-2003

Michael Caporale Collection, William Preston Mayfield Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MS-269
Scope and Contents The Michael Caporale Photograph Collection consists of 356 photographs collected by Michael Caporale. The collection is close in provenance to MS 271, the Peerless Mayfield Collection. Many of the images in both collections are similar subjects and clearly come from the same sources. Users may wish to consult both collections to obtain a more complete overview of Mayfield’s photographic legacy. Series 1 of this collection consists of photographs taken by Dayton photographer...
Dates: 1880-1979

Paul Katz Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-102
Abstract

The collection consists of materials relating to Katz's long career as a musician, composer, teacher, and conductor. Katz organized the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in 1933 and held the post of Musical Director until he retired in 1975. Papers in this collection include personal correspondence, conductor scores, photographs, clippings, speeches, and articles by Katz. Also included are audio recordings of performances and interviews by Dr. Katz and his wife Phyllis Katz.

Dates: 1917 - 1994

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 66 Records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-104
Abstract

Records include meeting minutes, financial records, convention proceedings, contracts, correspondence, and photographs of this Dayton union.

Dates: 1893-1976