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Performing and Visual Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Archie L. Musick Diaries

 Collection
Identifier: MS M11
Scope and Contents Kirksville native and artist Archie Musick's 1925 diary, kept while he was attending Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University) with daily entries from 1925 March 5-1925 September 7. Includes brief details of classes and schoolwork for each day, who he spent his days with, and mentions the weather and state of each day. Class information such as class names and grades are included. He also mentions his frequent travels to Colorado and other places such as...
Dates: 1921; 1925

Sherod Collins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS C6
Abstract

Correspondence, clippings and photos relating to Collins' appearance in the original Broadway production of "Dark of the Moon." He was Northeast Missouri State College (now Truman State University) Speech Instructor and Director of Debate, 1937-1969.

Dates: 1944-1946

Vincent Price Library and Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS P1
Abstract

The collection includes books, letters, memorabilia, films, interviews, photographs, WWII documents and cartographic material, newspaper clippings, and more that pertain to Vincent Price's life, family, career, and relationship with Truman State University.

Dates: 1926-2010

W. C. Handy Autograph Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS H1
Abstract

William Christopher Handy was one of the originators of the music form known as the "Blues." One of his most famous compositions being "The Saint Louis Blues." Collection includes signed photos and sheet music as well as miscellaneous items from the Handy Brothers Music Co.

Dates: 1948-1958