Theatre recordings collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Theatre recordings collection, C0170, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
1 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
George Mason University. Department of Theater
Abstract:
Fourteen LP record albums of cast recordings. Some albums include pamphlets with descriptions of the plays as well as the text from the scripts. Many were created by the Theatre Recording Society and Columbia Records.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Theatre recordings collection, C0170, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Fourteen LP record albums of cast recordings. Some albums include pamphlets with descriptions of the plays as well as the text from the scripts. Many were created by the Theatre Recording Society and Columbia Records.

Biographical / historical:

Theatre recordings became popular in the 1950s with the introduction of Long Playing (LP) records. This format allowed for longer musical compositions such as classical music and Broadway recordings. Columbia was one of the first record companies to sell LPs that featured the original cast recordings.

Acquisition information:
Donated by the George Mason University Theatre Department in 2009.
Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup by Special Collections Research Center Staff. Finding aid updated by Amanda Brent in April 2020.

Arrangement:

Arranged by title.