Herman Shapiro papers, 1946-1978
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Shapiro, Herman, 1898-1968.
- Title
- Herman Shapiro papers
- Dates
- 1946-1978 (inclusive)19461978
- Quantity
- 1.8 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07500
- Summary
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Shapiro (1898-1978) was associated with the City Center of Music and Drama in New York City for many years, and was stage manager for over 30 major Broadway productions. He also served as stage manager for American productions at the Brussels World's Fair in 1958 and for Judy Garland's last tour in 1959.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence, annotated scripts, cast lists, production notes, photographs, prop lists, posters, rehearsal schedules, playbills, cue sheets, and other materials related to various Broadway and World's Fair productions; staff lists, cue sheets, scripts, charts and other materials related to the 1959 Judy Garland tour; biographical information; and miscellaneous memorabilia.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Musical theater.
- Stage management -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Theater -- Production and direction.
Personal Names
- Garland, Judy.
Corporate Names
- City Center of Music and Drama (New York, N.Y.)
- Exposition universelle et internationale (1958 : Brussels, Belgium)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
- Playbills.
- Scripts.
Occupations
- Stage managers.
Titles within the Collection
- Affairs of state.
- Ankles aweigh.
- Brigadoon.
- Can can.
- Carousel.
- Charley's aunt.
- Country girl.
- Elizabeth the queen.
- Everybody out, the castle is burning.
- Heiress.
- Hide and seek.
- King and I.
- Lovely star, good night.
- Oklahoma.
- Red gloves.
- What every woman knows.
