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Drawings, Undated

 Series — record carton: MSS 001 Box 08
Identifier: MSS 001-05

Scope and Contents

This series contains drawings, prints, and artwork, both original and reproduced. The bulk of the items are made up of costume and character sketches from various operas, as well as depictions of Gilbert and Sullivan themselves. Included are some hand-drawn character sketches by actor Robert Pitkin, and prints of Lucille Corcos' illustrations for "A Treasury of Gilbert & Sullivan". Most drawings are not dated or signed.

Dates

  • Undated

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Records in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

Some materials may be subject to copyright. No part of the materials protected by copyright may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the copyright holder. Researchers are required to seek permission from the copyright holder to reproduce and/or publish materials under copyright.

Extent

1 folder

Arrangement

One folder only.

Physical Location

3L

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was assembled by Sigmund A. Lavine and placed on loan at Emerson College Archives in 1994, with ownership of a portion of the collection transferring to Emerson each subsequent year. Following Lavine's death in 1996, the entire collection became the sole property of the Archives, according to his wishes, and at the behest of his family.

Bibliography

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [Container number], Sigmund A. Lavine Gilbert and Sullivan Collection, Emerson College Archives, Emerson College, Boston, MA.

Processing Information

Chessie Monks, 2010

Latest revision: 12/1/10

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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