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UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design (MS-00422)

Abstract

The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design is comprised of work from several desginers who created costumes for various Las Vegas, Nevada shows. The designs are undated but appear to date from the 1940s to 1970s. The collection includes works from the following designers: Jean Devlyn, Anne Guertin, Larry Merritt, Ladd, Josephine Spinedi, Corrado Colabucci, and also includes unsigned designs from unknown artists. The collection also designs for Matt Gregory Productions. Most of the designs do not include show information.

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Date

1940s-1970s

Extent

3.41 Cubic Feet (1 box, 4 oversized boxes)
6.37 Linear Feet

Scope and Contents Note

The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design is comprised of work from several desginers who created costumes for various Las Vegas, Nevada shows. The designs are undated but appear to date from the 1940s to 1970s. The collection includes works from the following designers: Jean Devlyn, Anne Guertin, Larry Merritt, Ladd, Josephine Spinedi, Corrado Colabucci, and also includes unsigned designs from unknown artists. The collection also designs for Matt Gregory Productions. Most of the designs do not include show information. Formats include pencil tissue drawings, ink on board, and paint and pastel designs.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by designer.

Related Collections

The following resources may provide additional information related to the materials in this collection:

Matt Gregory Entertainment Collection, 1959-1986. MS-00381. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada

Matt Gregory Photograph Collection, 1959-1985. PH-00308. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada

Minsky's Burlesque Records, 1922-1978. MS-00290. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Preferred Citation

UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design, 1940s-1970s. MS-00422. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were compiled by UNLV Special Collections staff to create this collection. Materials come from various sources including a purchase from Matt Gregory; accession number 1996-022, and a purchase from Bob Coffin; accession number unknown.

Processing Note

Material was processed by Special Collections staff. In 2014, as part of a legacy finding aid conversion project, Kayla McDuffie revised and enhanced the collection description to bring it into compliance with current professional standards. Subsequently Kayla McDuffie entered the data into ArchivesSpace. In 2018, as part of an archival backlog elimination project, Angela Moor rehoused and arranged the materials and revised the finding aid.

Resource Type

Collection

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NvLN::MS00422

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