Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- The Community Experimental Repertory Theatre
- Abstract:
- This collection contains documents, photographs, slides, negatives, newspaper clippings and performance programs covering the history and productions of the Community Experimental Repertory Theatre (C.E.R.T.) collected by the members and C.E.R.T. executive board.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in The Community Experimental Repertory Theatre (C.E.R.T) Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Community Experimental Repertory Theatre (C.E.R.T.) Collection contains photographs, slides, negatives, documents, newspaper clippings, performance programs and advertisements relating to the performances and history of C.E.R.T. spanning from 1976 to 1989.
- Biographical / Historical:
The Community Experimental Repertory Theatre was created in 1970. Marist Professor Gerard A. Cox served as the founding chairman of the board of directors for ten years. In 1976 The Marist Theatre Guild, the Community Experimental Repertory Theatre, and the Children’s Theatre united to form the Marist College Council on Theatre Arts.
James Britt (re: Jim Britt Memorial Award plaque) who was the Director of the Theatre Guild in 1961, created The Student Director Program "to foster a finer understanding of the Dramatic Arts."
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated to Marist College by the Community Experimental Repertory Theatre (C.E.R.T.).
- Arrangement:
These records are organized into four series: 1) Documents, 2) Slides, photographs, and photo negatives, 3) Scrapbooks, and 4) Miscellany
Materials are arranged by subject.
- Physical location:
- Please contact the Marist College Archives and Special Collections for information regarding use and access of this collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- DACS Describing Archives: A Content Standard. Chicago: Society of American Archivists, 2013.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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There are no restrictions on this collection
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Individuals requesting reproductions expressly assume the responsibility for compliance with all pertinent provisions of the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. ss101 et seq. Patrons further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Marist College Archives and Special Collections and its staff in connection with any disputes arising from the Copyright Act, over the reproduction of material at the request of patrons. For more information please visit the following website: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/title17/.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Description of item, date, location of item in order of series, box number, folder number ], in The Community Experimental Repertory Theatre (C.E.R.T) Collection, Archives and Special Collections, James A. Cannavino Library, Marist College.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
- CONTACT:
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845-575-3364library.archives@marist.edu