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Adolf Heine: Die blaue Lilie

The collection contains a bound script for Adolf Heine’s play, “Die blaue Lilie,” which translates to “The Blue Lily.” The script is a combination of handwritten and typed pages. Finding aid »

Charles Balmer Collection

The collection contains a bound book of music manuscripts written and composed by Charles Balmer, president of the St. Louis Philharmonic Society and renowned composer. Finding aid »

Chocolate Soldier Prompt Book

The collection contains a prompt book for the play “The Chocolate Soldier.” The book was owned by Harry Davies of the Davies Opera Company in St. Louis. Born in Wales in October 1865, Davies was a tenor who toured with various Welsh opera groups before coming to the US in 1890. He became a renowned tenor in the US and opened his own opera company in St. Louis. He died in 1925 while on tour. Finding aid »

Fred P. Ayre Circus Collection

The collection consists of one scrapbook of materials related to various circus companies of the United States.  Cristiani-Wallace Brothers, Clyde Beattie-Cole Brothers, Hoxsie  Brothers, Hunt Brothers, Great Eastern Sectional Circus, and the Ringling Brothers circuses are well-represented. The advertisements, clippings, autographs, ephemera, etc. were assembled into a scrapbook by Fred P. Ayre of the Ayre Circus and Historical Museum of Pleasant Corner, PA Finding aid »

James Grebe Theatre & Organ Files

30 articles on the history of St. Louis theaters and theater organs.  Articles are dated March 12 – April 16, 2019, though they were written over several years.  Plus one article on organ at Most Holy Trinity Church in Soulard.   Finding aid »

Key Magazine Collection

The collection contains an incomplete run of the tourism publication, Key Magazine. It was “delivered weekly to St. Louis’ leading hotels, motels, transportation centers, and apartment complexes” and was published locally by the Cherese Corporation, 8147 Delmar, Suite 205, St. Louis, Missouri, 63130. The bulk of the collection is from 1970. Finding aid »

Miles Vesich Papers

The collection contains Miles R. Vesich’s set design plans, sketches, and photos. Biographical information, news clippings, letters, photos (copies) of actors/actresses and others who performed on Vesich’s sets are also included. Finding aid »

Music Notebook of Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck

The collection contains a music notebook owned by Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck. Born in Elgersburg, Germany, Rinck received extensive organ training from various instructors, including Johann Christian Kittel, a pupil of JS Bach. He was also a prolific composer, with widely distributed works ranging from organ to vocal and chamber music. Finding aid »

Peter Ferman Photograph Collection

The collection consists of photographs widely undated but consistently marked with “Peter Ferman Photographers”.  The material ranges from the late 1950s to the early 1970s with the bulk of the material from the 1960s.   The collection is organized into five subseries of black and white photographs of assorted sizes.  The bulk of the collection consists of photos of individual actors and casts from the MUNY. Finding aid »

Prom Magazine Collection

The collection consists of Prom magazine which was published monthly by Miller Publications from March 1947 to 1973. The aim of this collection is to assemble a full run of Prom, which was produced “exclusively for the youth of Greater St. Louis.” Special Collections currently has an incomplete run from March 1947 to July 1973. prom-magazine-collection Finding aid »

Radio and Entertainment In and Around St. Louis Collection

The collection contains an incomplete run of Radio and Entertainment In and Around St. Louis (RAE) from September 26, 1931 to November 25, 1933 which was transferred from the SLPL Periodical Room. The collection contains duplicates of issues published in 1932-33, which were donated by Frank Absher and A. J. Cabanellas.  RAE provided readers with the weekly radio schedule as well as listings of current movies, plays, sports, and special events such as dairy show. "Free at your McKesson Service Drug Store"-- cover verso. Finding aid »

Ruth M. Howland Collection (Muny)

The collection contains programs for Municipal Theatre performances collected by Ruth M. Howland. Other items in the collection include newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, and programs from a variety of theaters in the St. Louis area. Finding aid »

Sheet Music Collection

The collection contains sheet music from a variety of publishers including well-known St. Louis publishers. Collections spans the years 1828-1980. Finding aid »

St. Louis Baseball Collection

The collection contains various materials related to the St. Louis Browns and St. Louis Cardinals baseball teams. Items include scorecards, rosters, yearbooks, fliers, and programs. Finding aid »

St. Louis Weekly Photograph Collection

The St. Louis Weekly was a newspaper that focused on entertainment and area events that operated from 1983 to 1989.  The Weekly was co-published by Carol Jablonow and Vicki Levitt from 1983 to 1985 and then sold to Edward Presburg in 1985. This collection contains photographs used in the publication.  Most of the photos were staff photographer Dan Magidson. Finding aid »

United States Travel Literature Collection

Collection of travel literature covering the United States.  Much of the collection dates from the 1930s-1940s.  Brochures and publications from travel companies, transportation companies, tourist bureaus, tourist attractions, and government entities are featured.  Finding aid »

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