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Guide to the California First Theater Collection

Descriptive Summary

Title:
California. Department of Parks and Recreation. California First Theatre (Monterey State Historic Park) Collection,

Date Range:
1840-1981.

Collection number:
455.1

Collector:
California State Parks
Monterey State Historic Park
Monterey, CA 93940

Extent:
12.49 cubic ft.
(19 boxes)

Repository:
California State Parks
Monterey State Historic Park

20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
831-649-7118

Abstract:
The California First Theater Collection consists of records, artifacts, and memorabilia connected with the oldest theatrical performance house in California. The bulk of the documentation is related to the theater's last major period of activity, from 1937-1999. In addition, the collection contains significant documentation of contemporary theatrical performance in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City.

Physical location:
For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Monterey District Museum Curator at 831-649-7118.

Language:
English.