Joyce T. Wright Music and Theater Programs Collection, 1974-2005 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Makenzie Coker

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Collection Overview

Title: Joyce T. Wright Music and Theater Programs Collection, 1974-2005

Predominant Dates:1980s-1990s

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-453

Primary Creator: Wright, Joyce T. (1927-)

Extent: 13.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Boxes 1-11 are arranged alphabetically by performance company, group, or events space. Items associated with a single group are then arranged chronologically, with undated items arranged alphabetically at the end. Boxes 12 and 13 contain larger materials; these are arranged in the same manner as Boxes 1-11 but are discontinuous with them.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Chrysler Hall, Music, Musicals, Music theater, New Wells Theatre (Norfolk, Va.), Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century, Opera, Theater, Theater--20th century, Virginia Opera Association, Virginia Stage Company, Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Forms of Material: Clippings (information artifacts), Concert programs, Newsletters, Newspapers, Theater programs, Ticket stubs

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Music and theater programs, newsletters, and other related materials from the Hampton Roads area collected by Joyce T. Wright from 1974-2005. Prominent programs collected include those from Virginia Opera Association, Virginia Stage Company, and Virginia Symphony.

Biographical Note

Avanelle Joyce Taylor Wright was born on May 15, 1927 in Norfolk, Virginia. She married Earl Wright on July 26, 1948 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She lives in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Subject/Index Terms

Chrysler Hall
Music
Musicals
Music theater
New Wells Theatre (Norfolk, Va.)
Norfolk (Va.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Opera
Theater
Theater--20th century
Virginia Opera Association
Virginia Stage Company
Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Joyce T. Wright by donation

Preferred Citation: Joyce T. Wright Music and Theater Programs Collection, MSS 0000-453, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed January 12, 2020.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Box 5],
[Box 6],
[Box 7],
[Box 8],
[Box 9],
[Box 10],
[Box 11],
[Box 12],
[Box 13],
[All]

Box 11

Folder 1: Programs, Willett Hall, 1983-2003
Folder 2: Programs, Miscellaneous, 1982-2005
Folder 3: Letters and other mailed items, 1978-1995: Music and theater mail advertising.

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[Box 5],
[Box 6],
[Box 7],
[Box 8],
[Box 9],
[Box 10],
[Box 11],
[Box 12],
[Box 13],
[All]