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Drama

 Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

 Fonds

Archives of the Footlights Dramatic Club, 1883 - 2019

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/FOOT
Scope and Contents The Footlights archives are extensive, thanks to the efforts of Dr H.C. Porter, Senior Treasurer, 1962-77, Senior Archivist, 1978-2003. Since his death in 2003, regular transfers of records are the responsibility of the Junior Archivist. Records of Club administration survive alongside material relating to productions and performances, such as scripts, photographs, posters and programmes. Dr Porter added to the primary sources with his own and others' historical research material. This...
Dates: 1883 - 2019
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 File

Correspondence and accounts of the Senior Treasurer, Cambridge University European Theatre Group, 2009 - 2011

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.121.1
Scope and Contents

Includes lists of members.

Dates: 2009 - 2011
Conditions Governing Access: This material is closed to scholars for 80 years from the date of creation under data protection legislation.
 Sub-Management Group

Dramatic and Musical Societies, 1910 - 2023

 Sub-Management Group
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCCS/5
Scope and Contents

Records of Downing College Musical Society and Dramatic Society (now Downing Dramatic Society).

Dates: 1910 - 2023
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Some records series (such as minutes) are subject to closure periods for GDPR and confidentiality reasons.
 Fonds

Dramatic Society, 1944 - 2023

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCCS/5/2
Scope and Contents

Mainly posters (with occasional programmes) for productions from 2014 in the Howard Theatre (with occasional DDS productions elsewhere), plus several between 1944 and 1955.

Dates: 1944 - 2023
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Some records series (such as minutes) are subject to closure periods for GDPR and confidentiality reasons.
 Series

GODS (dramatic society), 1964 - 2008

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CCAS/10
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Materials from Churchill College student and staff clubs, societies and associations

Dates: 1964 - 2008
 File

Herodes Tragœdia, by Guilielmus Goldingham, Sixteenth century

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.01.24
Scope and Contents

Dedicated to Sir Thomas Sackville, Lord Buckhurst.

Dates: Sixteenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Series

Original compositions written for Part I and Part II of the English Tripos, 1949 - 1973

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/ENGL 1
Scope and Contents

Many compositions are accompanied by envelopes, letters, cover sheets and associated items, and a few bear examiners' comments.

Dates: 1949 - 1973
Conditions Governing Access: Closed to scholars for 80 years from the date of creation under data protection legislation.
 Fonds

Personal Papers of Elsa Malik, 1924 - 2005

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Malik
Scope and Contents

The papers listed here include a miscellany of personal and biographical records, papers from Elsa's time at Girton College, and the manuscripts of four of her plays.

Dates: 1924 - 2005
 Fonds

Personal Papers of Gladys Williams, 1904 - 2013

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Williams
Scope and Contents

The papers of Gladys Williams consist chiefly of manuscripts of some of her written work (published and unpublished), together with a small quantity of personal and biographical items.

Dates: 1904 - 2013
 Fonds

Personal Papers of Jane Catherine Gamble, 1783 - 1884

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0271/GCPP Gamble
Scope and Contents

The papers comprise Jane Gamble's own writings, including her literary compositions; her business papers and related correspondence and also a collection of letters, mementoes and artefacts preserved by her.

Dates: 1783 - 1884
 Series

Photographs of plays performed by the Cambridge University German Society; with occasional programme and song score, 1936 - 1939

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.III
Scope and Contents From the Management Group:

The category - Student administration and support records - comprises records relating to student admissions at all levels, graduate students, visiting senior scholars, student careers advice and welfare, together with the records of clubs and societies.

Dates: 1936 - 1939
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 File

Play, Early seventeenth century

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Ff.02.35
Scope and Contents

A tragedy, without title, beginning (Act I scene 1, the speakers being 'Solliman' and 'Rossa') 'Rossa the eternal wisedome dothe not covette ...'; the scene is laid in Turkey.

Dates: Early seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Sub-Series

Plays, 1909 - 1955

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW IV 1
Scope and Contents

Scripts of plays written by Lady Randolph, together with related correspondence and financial papers.

Dates: 1909 - 1955
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
 Fonds

Records of Ark, Cambridge University Twentieth Century Christian Music and Drama Society, 1963 - 2006

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.123
Scope and Contents

The records comprise minutes, scripts, photographs, service sheets, historical notes and reminiscences.

Dates: 1963 - 2006
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

Records of the Cambridge University Mummers, 1929 - 1988

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.XXV
Scope and Contents

The surviving records are chiefly financial and relate to the organisation and expense of productions. There is a small quantity of programmes, photographs and a poster, 1930-2, 1960 and 1963.

Dates: 1929 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

Records of the Cambridge University Spanish Society, 1917 - 1975

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.I
Scope and Contents From the Management Group:

The category - Student administration and support records - comprises records relating to student admissions at all levels, graduate students, visiting senior scholars, student careers advice and welfare, together with the records of clubs and societies.

Dates: 1917 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Fonds

Records of the Committee of Management of the ADC Theatre, 1950 - 1983

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/Min.VII.141
Scope and Contents From the Management Group:

The category - Corporate management records - embraces records of the central decision-making bodies, University officers such as the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrary, and their administrative support. It includes constitutional records.

Dates: 1950 - 1983
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Management Group: The minutes of some Committees are closed to scholars for periods of years; see each catalogue entry for further detail.
 Fonds

Records of the Marlowe Dramatic Society, 1907 - 1954

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.78
Scope and Contents From the Management Group:

The category - Student administration and support records - comprises records relating to student admissions at all levels, graduate students, visiting senior scholars, student careers advice and welfare, together with the records of clubs and societies.

Dates: 1907 - 1954
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Series

Records relating to the Cambridge University Musical Comedy Club productions, 1953 - 1957

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.XX
Scope and Contents

Comprise: programmes, newscutting reviews, photographs, correspondence and occasionally sheet music and costume designs.

Dates: 1953 - 1957
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 File

Richardus Tertius Tragedia Trivespera Habita Collegii Divi Johannis Evangeliste, 1579

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Mm.04.40
Scope and Contents

'Comitii Bachelaureorum Anno Domini, 1579. Tragedia in tres actiones divisa. Thome Legge, legum doctoris Collegii, Caiogoneviliensis in Academia Cantabrigiensi Magistri ac Rectoris.' Contains corrections, apparently by the author.

Dates: 1579
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, 1926-06 - 1942-04

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 7/12
Scope and Contents Papers and correspondence from McKenna's work on the Advisory Committee of the new memorial theatre at Stratford-on-Avon [Warwickshire), with correspondents including: Sir Archibald Flower, Chairman of the Board of Governors (22); Edward Grenfell [later 1st Lord St Just] (6); John Davis; William Bridges-Adams [Director of the Shakespeare Festival]; [Frank] Dudley Docker (2); Guy Dawber [President of the Royal Institute of British Architects] on the competition to find an architect for the...
Dates: 1926-06 - 1942-04
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Two Latin plays, Late sixteenth or early seventeenth century

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Ff.02.09
Scope and Contents

(1) ‘Roxana, tragœdia’ by William Alabaster; the play was acted at Trinity College, Cambridge in 1590; (2) ‘Pastor Fidus, tragi-comœdia’; the play was acted at King’s College, Cambridge.

Dates: Late sixteenth or early seventeenth century
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Valetudinarium, by William Johnson, [c 1638]

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.03.73
Scope and Contents

A comedy in five acts, the scene of which is laid in the hospital of St Bartholomew, London. At the close of Act IV there is the music of a song. The play was acted at Queens' College, Cambridge, on 6 February 1637/8.

Dates: [c 1638]
Conditions Governing Access: From the Collection: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).