paa048 Chimera Theatre papers Karen Spilman University of Minnesota Libraries January 2005
University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, MN 55455
EAD encoding by Karen Spilman January 2004 English Chimera Theatre Chimera Theatre papers 1970-1984 University of Minnesota Libraries. Performing Arts Archives, Manuscripts Division [paa] 1 box (.3 cubic feet) Collection contains posters, programs, workshop and audition announcements, letters and clippings. PA 48 English Mezzanine Administrative Information Use of Materials

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Preferred Citation

Chimera Theatre papers (PA 48), Performing Arts Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.

 Acquisition

Donated by the Chimera Theatre.

Historical Note

The Chimera Theatre Company succeeded the Eastside Theater in 1970 as a community theater of St. Paul. It was founded by James D. Borland Jr. and Scott McCoy, both of whom worked for the Eastside Theater. The company's first plays were held during the summer of 1970 at the Saint Paul Academy auditorium. The theater offered teacher and student workshops annually for the local community. The company ended production in 1987.

 Scope and Content Note

The collection contains clippings, announcements, circulars, class listings, workshop and audition announcements, letters to season ticket holders, posters and programs pertaining to the Chimera Theatre.

 Related Material

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Borland, James D., Jr. McCoy, Scott Chimera Theatre Theater--Minnesota--Saint Paul </controlaccess> </archdesc> </ead>