Abstract
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Theatre Records (approximately 1960-2017) are mainly comprised of the records of Ellis Pryce-Jones who was a faculty member in the Theatre Arts Department from 1972 to 2004 and Jerry L. Crawford who served as chair of the Theatre Department and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Records mainly represent shows produced by the Theatre Arts Department as well as documenting the evolution of the department over the years. The records document curricula used for courses, video recordings of the department's performances, and posters and other materials used to market shows. Additionally, there is a small portion of documentation from other theaters where staff and students performed and worked, some of which are located in Southern Nevada.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Theatre Records (approximately 1960-2017) are mainly comprised of the records of Ellis Pryce-Jones who was a faculty member in the Theatre Arts Department from 1972 to 2004 and Jerry L. Crawford who served as chair of the Theatre Department and the Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Records mainly represent shows produced by the Theatre Arts Department as well as documenting the evolution of the department over the years. The records document curricula used for courses, video recordings of the department's performances, and posters and other materials used to market shows. Additionally, there is a small portion of documentation from other theaters where staff and students performed and worked, some of which are located in Southern Nevada.
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Materials remain as they were received.
Preferred Citation
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Theatre Records, approximately 1960-2017. UA-00008. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Acquisition Note
Materials were periodically transferred to Special Collections and Archives; accession numbers 2001-021, 2017-013, 2017-075, 2022-048, and 2022-064.
Processing Note
These records are unprocessed. In 2021, Tammi Kim and Sarah Jones accessioned the materials and created the finding aid in ArchivesSpace. In 2022, Tammi Kim accessioned the 2022 additions and updated the finding aid. In 2024, Sarah Jones added the box listing for boxes 82-105. No further work has been done.
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These materials are stored in off-site storage facility. Advanced notice is required to access these materials.