Katharine Cornell and Sidney B. Pfeifer Theatres Posters, DVDs and Videos
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 16/7/1304
This collection contains posters, VHS tapes, and DVDs. All items within the collection are dated, however many do not list a year. Some items listed under the Pfeifer Theatre note the Center Theatre as their locations, which points to its name prior to UB’s purchase and renovation of the theater.
Dates
- circa 1980-2000
Terms of Access
The bulk of the Katharine Cornell and Sidney B. Pfeifer Theatres Posters, DVDs and Videos are open for research.
Copyright
Copyright is held by the State University of New York at Buffalo, University Archives. Copyright in other papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the University Archives before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Extent
6.29 Linear Feet (1 oversize box, 1 carton, 1 map folder)
Overview
This collection contains posters, DVDs, and videos from performances at the Katharine Cornell and Sidney B. Pfeifer Theatres.
Historical Note
UB’s Katharine Cornell Theatre, located in the Ellicott Complex, is named for Buffalo stage actress Katharine Cornell. The theatre served as a venue for theater, dance, and music productions, including PBS’s Mark Russell political satire shows. The Katherine Cornell Theatre now serves as an acting and dance classroom as well as a venue for student productions.
UB bought the Center Theatre at 681 Main Street in downtown Buffalo’s Theater District in 1985, then changed the name to honor late Buffalo attorney and theater patron Sidney B. Pfeifer. After serving as a venue for theater, dance, and music shows for many years, the theater became the Town Ballroom in 2005, a popular Buffalo concert venue.
UB bought the Center Theatre at 681 Main Street in downtown Buffalo’s Theater District in 1985, then changed the name to honor late Buffalo attorney and theater patron Sidney B. Pfeifer. After serving as a venue for theater, dance, and music shows for many years, the theater became the Town Ballroom in 2005, a popular Buffalo concert venue.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in three series: I. Sidney B. Pfeifer Theatre, II. Katharine Cornell Theatre, III. Unknown Location. Items are further arranged by format and date within the series.
Acquisition Information
The University Archives acquired this collection from Gerald Kegler, CFA Facilities director, in June 2017.
Processing Information
Processed by Grace Trimper, March 2018.
Source
- University Archives (Repository, Organization)
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Katharine Cornell and Sidney B. Pfeifer Theatres Posters, DVDs and Videos
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Grace Trimper.
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
Contact:
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Buffalo New York 14260-1674 US
716-645-2916
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lib-archives@buffalo.edu
420 Capen Hall
Buffalo New York 14260-1674 US
716-645-2916
716-645-3714 (Fax)
lib-archives@buffalo.edu