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Formal title:: Sarah Elizabeth Minchin Barker papers
Extent:: 7 linear feet (8 legal size clamshell boxes)
Date range:: 1844-1988
Abstract:: Sarah Elizabeth Minchin Barker (also known as Sally Barker) was an actress and director whose career was highlighted by the work with The Players at the Talma Theatre and the Barker Playhouse Theatre. She was active in dramatic events at Pembroke, where she taught theatre. Her husband, Henry Ames Barker, 1861-1929 (Brown class of 1893) was a guiding influence and a director of the Players. He was the son of Mayor Harry Barker of Providence and active himself in the civic and cultural affairs of the city.
Repository:: Brown University Library
Collection call no:: Ms. 90.4

Formal title:: Odell M. Chapman papers
Extent:: 0.417 linear feet and 2 museum objects
Date range:: 1882-1975
Abstract:: This collection contains photographs, music books, sheet music,a fife, as well as other documents relating to martial ensembles primarily of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Repository:: Newport Historical Society
Collection call no:: Ms.44.4

Orson (Barbara) papers

Formal title:: Barbara Orson papers
Extent:: 12 linear feet
Date range:: 1914-2011 (bulk 1950-2000)
Abstract:: This collection consists of materials associated with Barbara Orson, an accomplished American stage, television, and film actress, and one of the founding members of the Trinity Repertory Company of Providence, R.I. The collection dates from 1914-2011, the bulk of which ranges from the 1950s to the end of the 20th century. This collection documents her stellar carreer in theatre and film, from the time she began her formal studies at the Dramatic Workshop of the New School in 1948 until her retirement from Trinity Repertory Company. It includes correspondence, as well as an interesting collection of personal items, ranging from a childhood diary and autograph book, to acting awards, professional headshots, acting contracts, and resumes. It is particularly strong in its array of documents about the theatre, mainly associated with, but not limited to, Trinity Rep, including a substantive assortment of printed materials, such as programs, brochures, booklets, play scripts, and sheet music. Of special note is its stunning array of stage photographs dating from the mid-20th century to the late 20th century.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: MS.2011.036

Formal title:: Department of Theatre Arts records
Extent:: 53.0 Linear feet
Date range:: circa 1875-2016
Abstract:: The collection comprises the records of the Department of Theatre Arts, the Committee on Dramatic Productions, the student performance groups Sock and Buskin, Komians, and Brownbrokers. The collection contains correspondence, scripts, audition cards, scrapbooks, programs, and publicity.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: OF.1Q.T1

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