Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Strand Theatre Collection

Summary

Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.1490
Dates:
bulk 1927-1943
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
1 Cubic foot
3 boxes
Repository:
The collection consists of daily programs for the Strand Theatre in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Content Description

Content Description
The collection consists of over 420 daily programs for the Strand Theatre in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Also included are two photographs of the theater and about a dozen flyers, tickets, and advertising materials.

Arrangement

Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series. The programs are arranged chronologically.
Series 1: Programs, 1927, 1930-1943
Series 2: Tickets, undated
Series 3: Photographs, undated

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Strand Opera House opened in 1909 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and showcased operas, travelling shows, symphonies, and plays. After a destructive fire in 1930, the Strand reopened as a movie theatre owned by Phil Smith and Theatrical Enterprises. This theatre catered to locals as well as out-of-town upscale clientele, and it proudly screened first run films.

Administration

Author
Archives Center Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by D. Tucker Cruikshank to the Division of Cultural and Community Life in January 2015.
Custodial History
The collection was transferred from the Division of Cultural and Community Life (now Division of Cultural and Community Life) to the Archives Center in September 2019.
Processing Information
Collection processed by John Benko, intern, 2019.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Strand Theatre Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Theater programs -- 20th century Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Strand Theatre Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Essex County -- Ipswich Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
advertising -- Motion pictures Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Motion picture theaters Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Cruikshank, D. Tucker Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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