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H. David Kaplan collection of New York theater and opera programs, 1925-2021

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kaplan, H. David
Title
H. David Kaplan collection of New York theater and opera programs
Dates
1925-2021 (inclusive)
Quantity
22.69 cubic feet (43 boxes)
Collection Number
5599
Summary
Large collection of New York theater and opera programs amassed by a lifelong patron of the performing arts
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Open to all users.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

H. David Kaplan was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 13, 1934. In 1956, he graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in journalism. Kaplan has worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers and magazines and held various positions in corporate communications. Kaplan's parents fostered his interest in the arts, and throughout his life he has been a dedicated patron of the performing and fine arts. He provided many years of service to the Houston Grand Opera and was Associate Publisher for Houston's Performing Arts Magazine. Since moving to Washington State, he has taught continuing education classes on opera and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Pacific Northwest Ballet.

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Content Description

Theater programs primarily from New York City theaters but also from venues in Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Orlando, Stratford (Ontario), Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver (British Columbia), and Washington, D.C. Opera programs primarily from the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Opera but also from other opera companies performing in and around New York City. Some music performance programs from New York City.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 6 accessions.

  • Accession No. 5599-001, H. David Kaplan Collection of New York Theater and Opera Programs, 1925-2010
  • Accession No. 5599-002, H. David Kaplan Collection of New York Theater and Opera Programs, 2005
  • Accession No. 5599-003, H. David Kaplan Collection of New York Theater and Opera Programs, 1933-1963, 2011
  • Accession No. 5599-004, H. David Kaplan Collection of New York Theater and Opera Programs, 2012
  • Accession No. 5599-005, H. David Kaplan Collection of New York Theater and Opera Programs, 2003-2014
  • Accession No. 5599-006, H. David Kaplan collection of New York Theater and Opera programs, 1967-2018
  • Accession No. 5599-007, H. David Kaplan collection of New York Theater and Opera programs, 1945-2021

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Acquisition Information

Donor: H. David Kaplan, 04/01/1992, 01/01/2001, 03/02/2011, 01/30/2013, 2/15/2017, 2/16/2018, 1/10/2019, 02/21/2020, 10/10/2021.

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Detailed Description of the Collection