University of Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club photograph album, 1874-1877

Summary

Creator:

University of Cambridge. Amateur Dramatic Club

Date:

1874-1877

Extent:

1 folder(s) 1 album

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

University of Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club photograph album, ms974, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a photographic album of the University of Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club from 1874-1877. The album contains 185 photographs of 10 comic productions. Each photograph is labeled with the actor and character's name.

Biographical / historical:

The University of Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club was established in 1855 by F. C. Burnand and was Britain's first permanent university theater group. Originally the Club produced farces, burlesques, and the efforts of Burnand himself. However, by the 1870's, the Club concentrated on comedy productions.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

College and school drama, English -- 19th century.
Theater -- England.
Universities and colleges -- England -- Societies, etc.
Photographs.

Preferred citation:

University of Cambridge Amateur Dramatic Club photograph album, ms974, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.