Indiana Historical Society - Manuscripts and Archives Department

ENGLISH THEATER
RECORDS, 1902-1944

Collection #
M 0451

Table of Contents

Collection Information
Historical Sketch
Scope and Content Note
Box and Folder List
Cataloging Information

Processed by
Paul Brockman
June 10, 1986

COLLECTION INFORMATION

HISTORICAL SKETCH

The English Theater, better known as English's Opera House, was constructed by William H. English for his son, William E., in 1880. J.M. Elfatrick served as the architect for this structure located on the northwest quadrant of the circle in Indiananpolis. A new, Oscar D. Bohlen designed, structure was erected in the same vicinity in 1897. The theater served as the showplace for a variety of performances, including plays featuring the Barrymore family, operas, movies, and civic functions. The structure was demolished in 1948.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The collection consists of the theater's financial records, 1902-1944. Included are records involving money collected from attendance at specific performances and functions, 1902-1905, 1930-1936, including the number of seats sold and the price for each category of seating; money received from theater rental for specific performances and functions, 1936-1940; and the theater's ledger books, 1934-1944.

BOX AND FOLDER LIST

CATALOGING INFORMATION

For additional information on this collection, including a list of subject headings that may lead you to related materials:

1. Go to the Indiana Historical Society's online catalog
2. Click on the "Local Catalog" icon.
3. Search for the collection by its call number, using the letter or letters designation and four digits (e.g., M 0715, SC 2234).
4. When you find the collection, go to the "Holdings" screen for a list of headings that can be searched for related materials.

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