Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records 1893-1983

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RG.44.5

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Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records

Date(s)

  • 1893-1983 (Creation)

Extent

3.43 Cubic feet

Container summary

(4) letter file folders, (3) oversize flat boxes, (1) carton, (1) 5" legal document box

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Abstract

Strollers Dramatic Society was a student-run theater company at Ohio State University, which was founded in 1892 and existed at least until 2002 under the name Strollers Student Theatrics. The Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records contain contracts, programs, rosters, a scrapbook, and other materials pertaining to the management of Strollers Dramatic Society, as well as plays and musicals produced by the group. Collection materials are dated 1893-1983.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records, RG 44.5, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Ohio State University, Strollers Student Theatrics Records contain contracts, news clippings, programs, reports, rosters, a scrapbook, and other office files. These materials pertain to the management of Strollers Dramatic Society, as well as plays and musicals produced by the group. Collection materials are dated 1893-1983.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audiovisual materials may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.

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  • English

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    English

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    Immediate source of acquisition

    Accession Number UA.1982.0009: Strollers, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1982.0033: Linda Kabrisky and Carl Holas, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1983.0009: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1983.0029: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.1983.0183: Source unknown, date unknown; Accession Number UA.2012.0166: Catharine Roush, 2005

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    SPEC.RARE.CMS.0286: Scrapbook Relating to the Strollers Dramatic (Ohio State University)

    SPEC.TRI.SSM: Strollers Student Theatrics Society and Scarlet Mask Records

    Ohio State University Archives Subject File: Strollers

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Strollers Dramatic Society was a student-run theater company at Ohio State University. It was founded in 1892 as the Dramatic Club and became Strollers Dramatic Society in 1901. The group was not limited to theater majors, and included undergraduate, graduate, and non-student community members. It gave group members the opportunity to participate in all elements of theater production, including publicity and technical work. In 1981, in order to increase the likelihood of receiving funding from the University and boost membership numbers, Strollers Dramatic Society merged with Student Theatrics, another theatrical student group on campus. The combined group was dubbed Strollers Student Theatrics, which existed at least until 2002.

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    Finding aid written by: Samantha Thorne, 2018 May

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    Finding aid prepared by Samantha Thorne

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