Fox Theater collection
Collection
Identifier: L478
Scope and Contents
The collection contains financial paperwork, receipts, check stubs, and box office reports from Fox Theater ranging from 1954 to 1975. Also included are receipts, business cards, fliers for an upcoming show, and one photograph.
Dates
- 1954-1975
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
The Fox Theater opened in December 1937. Located at 240 North Illinois St., Indianapolis, Indiana, the building originally opened November 22, 1909 as the Colonial Theater. The Colonial later changed its name to the Empress Theater before being renamed Fox Theater. The theater initially presented Vaudeville entertainment, then motion picture, and later became a burlesque house. The theater closed in December 1975.
Source:
Harlan, Rita W. and Bill Elliott. "Fox Theater." In The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, p. 1333. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1994.
Source:
Harlan, Rita W. and Bill Elliott. "Fox Theater." In The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, p. 1333. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1994.
Extent
1.6 Cubic Feet (5 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Fox Theater on 1979/08/20.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2011/08 by Brent Abercrombie. EAD finding aid created 2011/08 by Brent Abercrombie.
- Title
- Fox Theater collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
