Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Pier One Theatre fonds
General material designation
- Textual record
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Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
MS-3-7
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Dates of creation area
Date(s)
Physical description area
Physical description
1.94 m of textual records
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Archival description area
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Administrative history
Custodial history
The bulk of the collection was donated by John Dunsworth in January 1974, with a second accession in January 1975. Miscellaneous theatre programs were donated by Sister Geraldine Anthony, English department, Mount Saint Vincent University, in 1975.
Scope and content
Fonds contains correspondence, production records, scripts, flyers, posters, programs, promotional materials, press reviews, financial records, organizational management, documents regarding the theatre building and property, workshop programming, as well as touring production records. There is extensive correspondence regarding script acquisition and production; some correspondents included Canadian and Haligonian playwrights. Many scripts contain annotations by directors and actors. Set drawings, lighting cues, props lists and theatre renovation plans are also part of this fonds.
Unprocessed materials from the fonds not included here amount to approximately 94 cm. Please consult the Archives staff for access.
Notes area
Physical condition
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Language of material
Script of material
Language and script note
English
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Finding aid
Associated materials
Richard Perkyns collection (MS-3-27)
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.