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Guide to the William DeVere Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H79-12

Scope and Content

This unique collection of memorabilia was amassed during William DeVere's affiliation with the Cheyenne Little Theatre and includes performance programs, scrapbooks, photographs and newspaper articles relating to the theatre.

Dates

  • 1935-1958

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.

Biographical Note

William F. DeVere, Sr., a Cheyenne businessman and Kiwanis Club member, was instrumental in the early development of the Cheyenne Little Theatre. Organized in 1930, the Cheyenne Little Theatre continues to be one of the oldest amateur theater groups in the United States. Mr. DeVere=s professional theatrical experience allowed him to give unstintingly of his time and talent to the theater. Beginning with the first one-act program in 1930, he directed at least one play a season and played a myriad of parts until his death in 1954.

Extent

1.5 cubic feet (3 file folders, 1 scrapbook, 59 photographs)

Abstract

A collection of memorabilia was amassed during William DeVere's affiliation with the Cheyenne Little Theatre.

Arrangement

Alphabetical by subject.

Acquisition Information

Donated by William DeVere, Jr. in 1979.

Related Material

H88-14, Cheyenne Little Theatre Collection, Wyoming State Archives.

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

Separated Material

Photographs cataloged under P97-20.

Processing Information

Finding aid updated October 25, 2001, by Sandy Dion.

Title
Guide to the William DeVere Collection, 1938-1958
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

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