Collection: Alhambra Theatre playbills | University Libraries Special Collection Guides

Scope and Contents

Playbills to advertise performances at the theater list names of plays or performances, names of performers, future attractions, and cost of admission.

Dates

March 30-May 2, 1870

Creator

Alhambra Theatre (Virginia City, Nev.) (Organization)

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

Theater at the corner of Union and "C" Streets in Virginia City, Nevada,Performances were generally of a light nature: musicals, mistral shows, farces, and circus acts; or parodies of contemporary events and personages, such as the women's suffrage movement.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (30 posters, b&w; 53 x 18-34 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Alhambra Theatre is located in Virginia City, Nevada. Contains playbills to advertise performances at the theater list names of plays or performances, names of performers, future attractions, and cost of admission (March 30-May 2, 1870).