A history of the Philadelphia theatre for 1878, 1879 and a check list of plays, 1878-1890, 1943.

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Creator

Marshall, Thomas F. (Thomas Frederic), 1908-

Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• 1 volume (58 leaves)

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

Essential portion of thesis (P.H.D.)-- University of Pennsylvania, 1941. Published in Philadelphia, 1943. Consists of two sections, a commentary which focuses on the period 1878-1879, and a "Day-Book" which attempts to list all plays, musicals, and minstrel shows which appeared in Philadelphia between 1878 and 1890.

Biographical/Historical Note

Thomas F. Marshall, author.

Controlled Access Terms

• Theater -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
• Musical theater -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
• Minstrel shows -- United States -- 19th century.