- Subseries
- 1979-1989
Sub-series contains information on various actors with which David Renton worked.
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Archival DescriptionNow the buffalo's gone [script]
- MS-3-23.2019-074, Box 15, Folder 41
- File
- [1960?]
Renton, David, 1934-2006
Personal archives of David Renton
- MS-3-23
- Collection
- 1926-2006
Fonds consists of records relating to Renton's personal life as well as his acting and teaching careers. The personal papers include files on specific actors, athletics, clippings and publications, festivals and workshops, financial records, Portus Theatre Productions (the production company he founded), school-related theatrical education materials, committee work, unions, associations, and a variety of other subjects. Correspondence includes letters to, from, and about Renton and are primarily theatre-related. The scripts were accumulated by Renton throughout his career as an actor, director, and producer. The fonds also includes photographs and slides of numerous theatrical productions.
Renton, David, 1934-2006
Correspondence about arts funding controversy
- MS-3-23, Box 4, Folder 20
- File
- 1982
File contains correspondence relating to arts funding.
The Price by Arthur Miller : [script]
- MS-3-23, Box 8, Folder 14
- File
Robert Doyle costume sketches for Joan Gregson as Lady Brack in The Importance of Being Ernest
- MS-3-23, OS Folder 28
- File
- 1976
Doyle, Robert
Personal papers of David Renton
- Series
- 1954-2006
Series contains information about individual actors, Renton's administrative contributions to organizing the 1987 Canada Games and the 1990 World Figure Skating Championships, conferences and workshops, festivals and showcases, Neptune Theatre, Nova Scotia Drama League, Portus Theatre Productions, theatre companies and university theatre departments, and committees, associations, and unions to which Renton belonged. Also included are clippings and publications (primarily theatre- and film-related), financial records and grant applications, memorabilia, production-related materials, programs and invitations, school-related materials, and contracts, resumes, and awards.
Correspondence of David Renton
- Series
- 1951, 1965-1975, 1981-1997
Series consists of letters from, to and about David Renton. The majority of the records pertain to various aspects of theatre. Some files include clippings and related materials.
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 11
- File
- 1976
File contains two painted costume designs of ladies formalwear.
Promotional Poster for "Theatrical Outlet"
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 13
- File
- 1997-1998
File contains a pomotional poster for The Eastern Front Theatre Company's '97-'98 season.
Signed promotional poster for "Painting Chambers"
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 14
- File
- n.d.
File contains a promotional poster for Painting Churches, part of Upstart Theatre's second season. The poster is signed by cast and crew.
Promotional poster for Ship's Company Theatre's 1992 season
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 15
- File
- 1992
File contains a poster created to promote the 1992 season of the Ship's Company Theatre is in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. The Theatre's slogan is " A voyage of the imagination."
Promotional posters for various Neptune Theatre productions
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 16
- File
- n.d.
File contains promotional posters for "Brecht on Brecht," "The Ginger Bread lady," and "Hamlet."
Promotional poster for production of Creeps
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 17
- File
- 1972
File contains a poster created to promote a production of Creeps, by David Freeman. The production was directed by David Renton and presented by Second Stage.
Promotional poster for production of Creeps
- MS-3-23, OS Folder 25
- File
- 1972
File contains a poster created to promote a production of Creeps, by David Freeman. The production was directed by David Renton and presented by Second Stage.
Promotional poster for production of The Cabbagetown Plays
- MS-3-23, OS Folder 26
- File
File contains a poster created to promote plays presented by Second Stage, with David Renton, Robert D. Reid, Susan Little, and by David Tipe.
Promotional poster for production of The Cabbagetown Plays
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 18
- File
- n.d.
File contains a poster created to promote plays presented by Second Stage, with David Renton, Robert D. Reid, Susan Little, and by David Tipe.
Promotional poster for Dramatic Readings of Charles Dickens
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 19
- File
- 1970
File contains a poster designed to promote part of Charles Dickens' Centenary Celebration. The poster also advertises films, lectures, and exhibitions.
Promotional poster for Dramatic Readings of Charles Dickens
- MS-3-23, OS Folder 27
- File
- 1970
- Series
- 1970-1998
Series contains promotional posters for productions with which David Renton was associated. Series also contains two painted costume designs.
Battle of the Atlantic narration
- MS-3-23, Box 16, Folder 5
- File
- 1993
File includes invoice, contract, and an uncashed honorarium cheque.
"1963-1983: Twenty Years Association with Neptune Theatre"
- MS-3-23, Box 15, Folder 28
- File
File includes a list of productions, roles and directors, colour-coded to indicate original material, multiple casting, directorial assignments and Second Stage productions.
- MS-3-23, Box 15, Folder 23
- File
- 2002
- MS-3-23, Box 13, Folder 9
- File
- 1996-2001
- MS-3-23, Box 16, Folder 1
- File
- 1967
Eastern Front Theatre contract for Crow
- MS-3-23, Box 16, Folder 31
- File
- 1997
File includes cover letter from Gay Hauser, General Manager.
Neptune Theatre contract for One for the Pot
- MS-3-23, Box 16, Folder 3
- File
- 2002
File includes cover letter.
List of Actors' Equity engagements
- MS-3-23, Box 14, Folder 6
- File
- 1960-1975
Actors' Equity Association contracts
- MS-3-23, Box 13, Folder 2
- File
- 1960-1975
Canadian Actors' Equity Association contracts
- MS-3-23, Box 13, Folder 1
- File
- 1977-1985
File contains agreement contracts with theatres.
- MS-3-23, Box 5, Folder 15
- File
- 1981
- MS-3-23, Box 2, Folder 6
- File
- 1976-1977, 1989
- MS-3-23, Box 2, Folder 2
- File
- 1980s
Cvs and biographical materials
- MS-3-23, Box 1, Folder 8
- File
- 1980s
Actors' Equity Association contract
- MS-3-23, Box 1, Folder 1
- File
- 1967
Contracts, biographical information, and awards
- Subseries
- 1960-2002
Sub-series contains various contracts and biographical information about David Renton, including CVs and clippings.
- MS-3-23, Box 17, Folder 26
- File
- 2003
Weekly appointments 2000, 2002
- MS-3-23, Box 17, Folder 25
- File
- 2000-2002
- MS-3-23, Box 17, Folder 24
- File
- 1998-1999
- MS-3-23, Box 17, Folder 23
- File
- 1995-1997
- MS-3-23, Box 17, Folder 22
- File
- 1991-1994
- MS-3-23, Box 17, Folder 21
- File
- 1988-1989
- MS-3-23, Box 17, Folder 2
- File
- 1986-1987
- Subseries
- 1986-2003
Sub-series contains appointment books that document David Renton's daily activities from 1986-2003.
Photograph of woodcutter by a lake
- MS-3-23, OS Box 3, Folder 12
- File
- n.d.
Photo of a man in a vest, with mutton-chop sideburns, a moustache, and an axe. Man is facing camera, near a lake. Back reads, "David Renton. TV - series on Nova Scotia"
Television series on Nova Scotia
- MS-3-23, OS Folder 29
- File
- [19--]
File consists of one photograph of David Renton outdoors in period costume, with "David Renton TV-series on Nova Scotia" written on the back.
- MS-3-23, Box 16, Folder 6
- File
- 1996
11 5x7-inch colour prints from Festival Antigonish production.
- MS-3-23, Box 16, Folder 4
- File
- 1991
20 4x6-inch colour prints from Festival Antigonish production.
- MS-3-23, Box 16, Folder 3
- File
- 1996
32 4x6-inch colour prints from Festival Antigonish production.
- MS-3-23, Box 15, Folder 4
- File
5x7-inch colour print; 3x5-inch colour print.
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