Athens Town and Gown Players records, 1953-2018

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Town and Gown Players (Athens, Ga.)
Date:
1953-2018
Extent:
18.5 Linear Feet 25 document boxes, 4 oversized boxes, 1 oversized folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Athens Town and Gown Players records, ms3256, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of documents related to the Town and Gown Players of Athens, Georgia. There are production documents, including scripts, programs, tickets, pictures and design documents; publicity documents, including season lists and season press releases, season press clippings, promotions, brochures and flyers; financial documents, including expense/income reports, treasurer's reports, show income breakdown statements, receipts, tax documents and ledgers; facility documents, including leases, insurance policies, rental agreements, renovation documents, contracts with technicians and facilities specs for designers; and membership documents including member lists, newsletters, thank you letters and general member communications.

Biographical / historical:

The Town and Gown Players are a community theater organization based in Athens, Georgia. They are volunteer-based and have performed continuously since 1953.

Arrangement:

Arranged by season of production.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Athens Town and Gown Players records, ms3256, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.