University Regent Theatre Collection
An inventory of its collection at the Syracuse University Archives
Summary |
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| Creator: | University Regent Theatre. |
| Title: | University Regent Theatre Collection |
| Dates: | 1958-1969 |
| Size: | 2 boxes (.75 linear foot) |
| Abstract: | Materials related to the University Regent Theatre's shows, performances and lectures performed through University College |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives |
Historical Note
University Regent Theatre (Regent Theatre), originally built in 1919, held performances, films and other cultural events. Syracuse University purchased the complex, located on 820 W. Genesee Street, from Kallet Realty Company in 1958. When the building was acquired, it was administered by University College, Syracuse University's adult education division, to host theater shows, films, lectures and other cultural events. In 1963, construction began to remodel the interior of Regent Theatre and included the enlargement of the depth of the stage. Additionally, properties of the College Inn were purchased to add more parking for theatre patrons. By 1965, a 200-seat experimental theatre as well as more storage and dressing rooms were added.
From 1958 until 1969, when University Regent Theatre was operated by University College, the Theatre was host to all kinds of events and series. The Evening Hootenanny Series, for example, consisted of folk-singing programs. Other series include the Celebrity Series Program, which hosted a well-known actor or musician who performed or spoke, and the Tuesday Evening Film Series. The World Adventure Tour introduced film lectures depicting places from around the world. In addition, Regent Theatre was home to collaborative children's theater and programs. People from the community also frequented the programs and shows at Regent Theatre, and galleries inside held exhibitions of work from local artists.
By 1974, Regent Theatre changed to Syracuse Stage, an organization that still continues to offer shows and performances at the original site. When John Dana Archbold made a large contribution in 1980 to renovate the old Regent Theatre, it was renamed the Archbold Theatre.
Scope and Content Note
The University Regent Theatre Collection contains printed material, such as tickets, pamphlets, brochures and calendars from the events that took place at the University Regent Theatre. Materials range from 1958, when the Theatre opened, until 1969, when University Regent Theatre's governing body changed from University College to the Drama Department.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
Syracuse University Archives holds a clippings file on University Regent Theatre.
Other related collections include the Gerald F. Reidenbaugh Papers, Sawyer Falk Papers, and the Boar's Head Collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
University Regent Theatre Collection,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
The Archives does not have information about the acquisition of the University Regent Theatre Collection.
Processing Information
Materials in this collection were rehoused in archival folders and boxes.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Anna Smallwood
Date: 2016
Revision history: Jan 2021 - 1 item added (MAM)