Louise C. Sheetz Papers
Scope and Contents
The Louise C. Sheetz Papers (5 linear feet) consists of four scrapbooks containing program clippings and event announcements originated from production companies in Nashville, Tennessee, namely the Vendome Theater and the Masonic Theater. Taken place between 1879 to 1916, the types of events represented include minstrel shows, plays, operettas, and concerts.
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1916
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
4.75 Linear Feet (3 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains 4 scrapbooks of theatre clippings and announcements of productions at Nashville theatres, including the Vendome Theatre and Masonic Theatre. The scrapbooks are dated 1879-1916.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
An inscription at the beginning of each scrapbook indicates these were presented to the Joint University Libraries by Miss Louise C. Sheetz.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Louise C. Sheetz Papers
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Zach Johnson
- Date
- September 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- October 2022: Scope and content note revised by Nawat Masavisut and Elizabeth Batiuk.
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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