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Patronage of the theater in America

Title
Patronage of the theater in America [sound recording]
Author
De Mille, Agnes.
Publication
1960.

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AudioUse in library *MGZTC 3-100Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Description
1 sound cassette (42 min.) : analog, mono.
Summary
Miss de Mille discusses her definition of a patron; the European tradition of artistic and theatrical patronage; the prevalent attitude of Americans toward the arts; Congressman Rooney of New York and his efforts to block government support for the arts; the historical background of the American attitude toward the arts; the technical theatrical workers' unions and their financial stranglehold on the American theater.
Donor/Sponsor
  • National Initiative to Preserve American Dance.
  • Agnes de Mille Collection. Oral History Archive.
Subject
  • Performing arts sponsorship > United States
  • Dance audiences > United States
  • Federal aid to dance > United States
  • Labor unions and the arts > United States
Note
  • Recorded January 8, 1960 at Depauw University, Greencastle, Indiana.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-100
OCLC
NYPY737017194-R
Author
De Mille, Agnes.
Title
Patronage of the theater in America [sound recording]
Imprint
1960.
Local Note
Archival original: *MGZTO 7-100; 7 1/2 in. per sec.; 2 reels (7 in. and 5 in.); acetate, full track.
Dubbing master: *MGZTD 10-100; 7 1/2 in. per sec.; 10 in. reel; polyester.
Preservation funded by the National Initiative to Preserve American Dance.
Local Subject
Trade-unions -- Theatrical employees.
Audiotapes -- De Mille, A.
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-100
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