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GENERAL

 Series
Identifier: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Material found in this collection provides insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a crewman and superintendent on a Chautauqua circuit, as well as manager of a touring play and later a partner in a booking agency. Box 1 includes schedules, payroll, and names of talent. The Kodak photos include snapshots of Chautauqua as well as talent during their time between performances while on tour. Box 2 chronicles Moyer's years with Redpath-Horner and Horner-Moyer.The latter took over scheduling Junior Programs, as started by Mrs. Dorothy MacFadden (not to be confused with Junior Chautauqua), as well as other famous individuals and groups. Correspondence and lists of talent round out the collection.

Photos, appointment diaries, correspondence related to Chautauqua

Dates

  • Creation: 1922-1954

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet (Photographs: Box 1)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
319-335-5900 (Fax)