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Charles E. Lauterbach Papers, circa 1990-2017
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lauterbach, Charles E.
- Title
- Charles E. Lauterbach Papers
- Dates
- circa 1990-2017 (inclusive)19902017
- Quantity
- 4 linear feet, (4 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- MSS 337
- Summary
- The Charles E. Lauterbach Papers consist of Lauterbach's manuscript drafts and research on the history of theatre in Idaho between 1863 and 1930.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Charles E. Lauterbach Papers contain Lauterbach's research and manuscript drafts for his books on the history of theatre and entertainment in Boise and in Idaho during the territory years and early statehood.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Professor Emeritus Charles Lauterbach served on the faculty of the Theatre Arts Department at Boise State University from 1971-2001. A founding member of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival and the Michigan State Performing Arts Company, Dr. Lauterbach received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Colorado, and his doctorate from Michigan State University. Lauterbach is the author of four books on the history of theatre in the Boise region and in Idaho: Pioneer Theatre in the Boise Basin: 1863-1869 (2013); Jolly Della Pringle, Star of the Western Stage (2015); Comedian of the Frontier: The Life of Actor/Manager Jack Langrishe (2016), and The Golden Age of Boise Theatre: 1900-1920 (2017).
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Charles E. Lauterbach Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | 85435: Chapter 1: Beginnings of Idaho Theatre--Idaho City, Silver City and Boise, Idaho (1863-1869) | |
| 1 | 2 | 85436: Chapter 2: The Lean Years--Boise, Lewiston and Hailey, Idaho (1874-1883) | |
| 1 | 3 | 85437: Chapter 3: Railroads and Opera Houses--Boise, Idaho (1880-1889) | |
| 1 | 4 | 85438: Chapter 4: Theatricals in the North and East--Lewiston, Hailey, Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Wallace, Idaho (1884-1893) | |
| 1 | 5 | 85439: Chapter 5: Theatre in Southwestern Idaho--Boise (1894-1903) | |
| 1 | 6 | 85440: Chapter 6: Northern Stages--Lewiston and Wallace, Idaho (1894-1903) | |
| 1 | 7 | 85442: Chapter 7: Eastern Stages--Pocatello and Idaho Falls, Idaho (1894-1903) | |
| 1 | 8 | 85443: Chapter 8: Boom Time in Boise Theatre--Theatre in Southwestern Idaho (1904-1913) | |
| 1 | 9 | 85444: Chapter 9: Show Town at Last-- Lewiston, Idaho (1904-1913) | |
| 1 | 10 | 85445: Chapter 10: Thespians on Rails--Pocatello, Idaho (1904-1913) | |
| 1 | 11 | 85446: Chapter 11: Big Show Town Up North--Wallace, Idaho (1904-1913) | |
| 1 | 12 | 85447: Chapter 12: From Armory Hall to the Latter Day Saints' Auditorium--Idaho Falls, Idaho (1904-1913) | |
| 1 | 13 | 85448: Chapter 13: Roller Rink, School Auditorium and Movie House Stages--Twin Falls, Idaho (1905-1913) | |
| 1 | 14 | 85465: Chapter 14: Stock Theatre in the Gate City--Pocatello (1914-1920) | |
| 1 | 15 | 85466: Chapter 15: Road Show Finale--Lewison, Idaho (1914-1920) | |
| 1 | 16 | 85467: Chapter 16: Stock Theatre in the Gate City--Pocatello, Idaho (1914-1920) | |
| 1 | 17 | 85468: Chapter 17: Northern Idaho's "Show Town"--Wallace, Idaho (1914-1920) | |
| 1 | 18 | 85469: Chapter 18: Auditorium and Colonial Theatres--Idaho Falls, Idaho (1914-1920) | |
| 2 | 1 | 85470: Chapter 19: The Lavering Theatre--Twin Falls, Idaho (1914-1920) | |
| 2 | 2 | 85471: Chapter 20: Theatrical Twilight in the Capitol City--Boise, Idaho (1914-1920) | |
| 4 | 25-40 | Annotated drafts of book chapters | circa 1990-2015 |
| 2 | 3-6 | Chronological lists of Boise "Theatrical Entertainments" 1864-1930 | |
| 2 | 7 | Key for performance venues in "Theatrical Entertainments" list | |
| 2 | 8 | Boise Theatre Venues 1900-1930 | |
| 2 | 9 | List of Boise Movie Theatres 1903-1927 | |
| 2 | 10 | "The Lady of Lyons" program (Stage Coach Theatre) | 2013 |
| 2 | 11 | "Theatre in Idaho Falls: The Early Years" | |
| 2 | 12 | Amateur Theatricals | |
| 2 | 13 | Operas and Operettas | |
| 2 | 14 | Tent Shows | |
| 2 | 15 | Comedy | |
| 2 | 16 | Minstrel Shows | |
| 2 | 17 | Shakespeare and Classic Drama | |
| 2 | 18 | Magicians | |
| 2 | 19 | Circus notes | |
| 2 | 20 | Melodramas | |
| 2 | 21 | "Subal Theatre [Boise State] Memories" | 2014 |
| 3 | 1-35 | Della Pringle research: chronological files 1870-1911 | |
| 4 | 1-12 | Della Pringle research: chronological files 1912-1942 | |
| 4 | 13 | Della Pringle research: Photographs | |
| 4 | 14 | Della Pringle research: newspaper articles and photographs | |
| 4 | 15-17 | Della Pringle research: newspapers | |
| 4 | 18 | Della Pringle research: chronology of residence and tours 1870-1952 | |
| 4 | 19 | Della Pringle research: acting company rosters 1888-1921 | |
| 4 | 20 | Della Pringle research: Museum of Repetoire Americana | |
| 4 | 21 | Della Pringle research: Genealogy | 1990-2015 |
| 4 | 22 | Della Pringle research: article drafts (American Transcendental Quarterly) | 1996 |
| 4 | 23 | Della Pringle research: chapter drafts | |
| 4 | 24 | Della Pringle research: Statesman article on Lauterbach | 1998 |
| oversize_drawers | |||
| 1 | Della Pringle research: John Gilbert articles | 1936 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Performing Arts
- Theater--History
Geographical Names
- Boise (Idaho)
- Idaho
Gwyn Hervochon
2014 and 2021
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