Research Catalog
Camp Shows publicity records
- Title
- Camp Shows publicity records, 1941-1955.
- Author
- United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- Supplementary Content
- Finding Aid
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| Status | Container | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Oversized Fol. 1 (MWEZ +++ n.c. 29,667) | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Oversized Fol. 1 (MWEZ +++ n.c. 29,667) | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Not available - In use until 2024-05-28 - Please for assistance. | Box 1 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 2 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 2 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Not available - In use until 2024-05-28 - Please for assistance. | Box 3 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 3 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 4 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 4 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 5 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 5 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 6 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 6 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 7 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 7 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 8 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 8 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 9 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 9 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 10 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 10 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 11 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 11 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 12 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 12 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 13 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 13 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Not available - In use until 2024-05-28 - Please for assistance. | Box 14 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 14 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 15 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 15 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 16 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 16 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 17 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 17 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 18 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 18 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Box 19 | Mixed material | Supervised use | *T-Mss 1991-007 Box 19 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre |
Details
- Description
- 10 lin. ft. (25 boxes) and 1 oversized folder
- 1 reel microfilm
- Summary
- The USO Camp Shows Publicity Records consist of reports, clippings, posters and photographs for the years 1941 through 1955.
- Subjects
- Camp Shows, Inc
- Manning, Irene
- Ladd, Alan
- Garland, Judy
- O'Brien, Pat, 1899-1983
- Goddard, Paulette, 1911-1990
- Shore, Dinah, 1917-1994
- Dietrich, Marlene
- Benny, Jack, 1894-1974
- Louise, Anita, 1915-1970
- Soldiers > Recreation
- Landis, Carole, 1919-1948
- Falkenburg, Jinx
- Cornell, Katharine, 1893-1974
- Garfield, John
- Hope, Bob, 1903-2003
- Aherne, Brian
- Rooney, Mickey
- Merkel, Una, 1903-1986
- Bolger, Ray
- Langford, Frances
- Heller, Jackie
- World War, 1939-1945 > War work
- Owen, Reginald, 1887-1972
- Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977
- United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- De Havilland, Olivia
- Korean War, 1950-1953 > War work
- Brown, Joe E (Joe Evan), 1892-1973
- Sheridan, Ann, 1915-1967
- Access (note)
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
- Source (note)
- Unknown
- Biography (note)
- The USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.) was formed in 1941, its purpose being "to aid in the war and defense program of the United States and its Allies by serving the religious, spiritual, welfare, and educational needs of the men and women in the armed forces and the war and defense industries..., and in general, to contribute to the maintenance of morale in American communities and elsewhere." (USO Constitution and By-Laws)
- Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
- Catalog cards filed in Cage Catalog.
- Provenance (note)
- This collection was a gift from Camp Shows, Inc. in 1958. The records had been in the custody of historian Clayton Hamilton until his death, when they were returned to Camp Shows by his widow.
- Processing Action (note)
- Described and Cataloged
- Call Number
- *T-Mss 1991-007
- OCLC
- NYPW92-A3
- Author
- United Service Organizations (U.S.)
- Title
- Camp Shows publicity records, 1941-1955.
- Restricted Access
- Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
- Biography
- The USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.) was formed in 1941, its purpose being "to aid in the war and defense program of the United States and its Allies by serving the religious, spiritual, welfare, and educational needs of the men and women in the armed forces and the war and defense industries..., and in general, to contribute to the maintenance of morale in American communities and elsewhere." (USO Constitution and By-Laws) During its initial years of operation (1941-1947) the Camp Shows brought entertainment to United States and Allied service men overseas, at home, in hospitals, and in occupied territories. Theater productions, as well as entertainment featuring Hollywood personalities and novelty performers, entertained servicemen all over the world.
- Indexes
- Catalog cards filed in Cage Catalog.
- Provenance
- This collection was a gift from Camp Shows, Inc. in 1958. The records had been in the custody of historian Clayton Hamilton until his death, when they were returned to Camp Shows by his widow.
- Connect to:
- Research Call Number
- *T-Mss 1991-007*ZC-722 [Microfilm]