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Guide to the Cheyenne Little Theatre Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H88-14

Scope and Content

Administrative, production and advertising records of the Cheyenne Little Theatre. This collection documents very well the history and administration of Cheyenne Little Theatre. Included are board minutes, programs, and photographs. The collection has been divided into three series: Administration, Melodrama, and Production. Original photographs have been removed and placed in the Historical Photograph Collection.

Dates

  • 1930-2012

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

Cheyenne Little Theatre has been a cultural institution in the city since 1930, producing famous literary and Broadway plays. Local and regional talent has been featured. In addition, for the enjoyment of residents and tourists, it has also sponsored a popular melodrama during Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Late in 1929, a motion was passed by the Cheyenne Woman’s Club to sponsor a Little Theatre organization. This developed through the efforts of Mrs. R. J. Hofmann, president of the Woman’s club that year, and her vice president Mrs. Joseph C. O’Mahoney. The Woman’s Club then proceeded by inviting the presidents of the twelve leading Cheyenne service clubs to send a representative to discuss organization plans. At this meeting held in the Woman’s Club Room at the Carnegie Library in January, 1930, the Cheyenne Little Theatre was organized. Mrs. O’Mahoney was elected president. Under the direction of successive boards, the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players remains financially independent and self-sufficient. It has provided cultural influence on the community and recreational opportunities for thousands of residents of Cheyenne and Warren Air Force Base.

Extent

9 cubic feet plus 20 volumes

Abstract

Records relating to the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players, a community theatre group performing in Cheyenne, Wyoming, since 1930.

Arrangement

Alphabetical by subject.

Acquisition Information

Consolidation of H83-4 and H83-6. H83-4 donated by the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players in 1983. H83-6 donated by Mary Carpenter in 1983.

Also includes H2001-82 and H2011-49. H2001-82 programs and newsletters found in subject files. H2011-49 donated by Louise Raimond, Cheyenne Little Theatre Players.

Related Material

H79-12, William DeVere Collection, Wyoming State Archives.

H2001-82, Cheyenne Little Theatre Supplement, Wyoming State Archives.

P79-20, photographs, Wyoming State Archives.

Separated Material

Photographs filed in the photograph collection.

Processing Information

Finding aid updated by Curtis Greubel and Sandy Dion February 28, 2012.

Title
Guide to the Cheyenne Little Theatre Collection, 1930-2012
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
© 2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826