Performing arts
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
J. Richard Evans Collection
Collection
Identifier: 083
Overview
The J. Richard Evans Collections features memorabilia and artifacts from Joseph Richard Evans, a Music student at West Chester State Teachers College between 1938-1942. He enlisted in the Army to fight in World War II shortly after graduating. Materials range in date from 1938 to 1946.
Frances Lorrayne Layman papers
Collection
Identifier: 066
Overview
The Frances Lorrayne Layman papers contain items related to alumna Frances Lorrayne Layman's student life at West Chester State Teachers College between 1931 and 1935. These items include a student handbook, sports schedules, and programs from campus events and activities Frances attended. Materials in this collection span in date from 1931 to 1935.
West Chester University All-Star Series Collection
Collection
Identifier: 050
Overview
The West Chester University All-Star Series Collection examines the All-Star Series, formerly called the All-Star Course, where various performers and speakers came to campus to educate and enrich the West Chester community. The series often included local and national performing arts and entertainment, as well as notable individuals to be speakers for the series. This collection includes lists of performers and speakers, event programs and invitations, promotional materials, and clippings,...
West Chester University Department of Theatre and Dance Collection
Collection
Identifier: 075
Overview
The West Chester University (WCU) Department of Theatre and Dance collection consists of promotional materials, documentation about stage costumes and props, and photographs related to theatre and dance programs at the university. Materials date from 1927 to 2024, with the bulk of items ranging in date from 1950 to 1980.
West Chester University Wayne Hall Follies Collection
Collection
Identifier: 067
Overview
The West Chester University Wayne Hall Follies Collection features event programs, show tickets, theatatrical scene scripts, and sheet music from the Wayne Hall Follies, a musical theater group formed by and comprised of members of the Varsity Club. The Varsity Club was an organization of men who had earned a varsity letter in sports, such as football, soccer, basketball, baseball, track, or tennis. Materials in this collection range in date form 1940 to 1951.