Views Taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, 1903-[Ongoing]
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http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/ft1n39n4mw No online items Finding Aid to Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, 1903-[ongoing] Processed by The Bancroft Library staff The Bancroft Library. University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, 94720-6000 Phone: (510) 642-6481 Fax: (510) 642-7589 Email: [email protected] URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu © 2001 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid to Views taken in the UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100) 1 Greek Theatre, University of California, Berke... Finding Aid to Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, 1903-[ongoing] Collection number: UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100) University Archives, The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Contact Information: University Archives The Bancroft Library University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, 94720-6000 Phone: (510) 642-2933 Fax: (510) 642-7589 Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/BANC/UARC/ Processed by: The Bancroft Library staff Date Completed: 2002 Encoded by: Xiuzhi Zhou © 2001 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Collection Summary Collection Title: Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, Date (inclusive): 1903-[ongoing] Collection Number: UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100) Creator: University Archives. University of California, Berkeley Extent: Approximately 650 items. Repository: TheBancroft Library. University Archives. Berkeley, California 94720-6000 Physical Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. Abstract: Photographs of construction, views of the completed theater and activities taking place in it, such as commencement and Charter Day ceremonies, dramatic presentations, student rallies, etc. Languages Represented: English Access Collection is open for research. Finding Aid to Views taken in the UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100) 2 Greek Theatre, University of California, Berke... Publication Rights Copyright has not been assigned to The Bancroft Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services. Permission for publication is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Views taken in the Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100), University Archives, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley. Administrative History This is a factitious collection made up of individual items or small groups of items donated or transferred to or purchased by University Archives. The Greek Theatre was constructed in 1903, a gift of William Randolph Hearst, on the site of a natural amphitheater known as Ben Weed's Amphitheater. The architect was John Galen Howard. It was enlarged in 1957 with the addition of offices, dressing rooms, etc.; the architect was Ernest Born. Scope and Content This collection consists of views of the Greek Theatre and events taking place in the Greek Theatre, which include official university events such as Charter Day and unofficial events as concerts, theatrical presentations and rallies. Many of the event items contain named individuals, and these names have been included in the captions where possible. The collections is primarily of black and white photographic prints, but it also includes black and white as well as colored postcards, both photographic and printed. Items 8x10 inches and smaller have the designation UARC PIC 01; oversize items have the designation UARC PIC 100. Section I item 1:001 Ben Weed's Amphitheatre 1894 item 1:002 Construction of stage (2 copies) 1903/03 item 1:003 Pres. Wheeler addressing convocation, Charter Day (2 copies) 1911/03/23 item 1:004 Henderson, Apperson Hearst, Roosevelt, Wheeler, etc; Charter Day (2 copies) 1911/03/23 item 1:005 Theodore Roosevelt speaking, Charter Day 1911/03/23 item 1:006 Theodore Roosevelt speaking, w/others, Charter Day (2 views) 1911/03/23 item 1:007 Luisa Tetrazzini singing Rossini, views of audience (6 views) 1912/04/05 item 1:008 Apperson Hearst and Wheeler, commencement (2 copies) 1913 item 1:009 Berkeley Festival Assoc. performs "Lincoln" 1940/04/04 item 1:011 Commencement 1922 item 1:012 Commencement; Pres. Barrows conferring LL.D upon Wheeler 1922 item 1:013 Guy Chaffee Earl marble chair item 1:014 Wheeler's last address to graduates at commencement 1919 item 1:015 Gov. Young, Pres. Barrows, Pres. Em. Wheeler, Gayley; Commencement 1922 item 1:016 "Stabat Mater" on Good Friday 1917 item 1:017 "Greek Theatre" and "John Galen Howard" plaques 1907 item 1:018 Secretary of State Marshall addressing commencement convocation; Pres. Sproul, Gov. Warren on stage 1948 item 1:019 Charter Day audience 1948 item 1:020 Pres. Sproul & Sec. of State Marshall lead Charter Day procession 1948 item 1:021 Sec. of State Marshall, Pres. Sproul, Gov. Warren; Charter Day 1948 item 1:022 Alumni Procession, Charter Day 1948 item 1:023 University Meeting; Pres. Sproul welcomes students, Olympic Crew on stage 1948/09/21 item 1:024 Seating Plan 1926 item 1:025 Greeting card view 1906? item 1:026 Assoc. Students postcard w/Symphony performance (2 copies) 1906? item 1:027 Greeting card view, after Hearst and Howard plaques 1908? item 1:028 "Absent on Leave" Senior Extravaganza peformers (2 views) 1916/05/13 item 1:029 Dedication Ceremonies 1903/09/24 Finding Aid to Views taken in the UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100) 3 Greek Theatre, University of California, Berke... List of Items item 1:030 Sarah Bernhardt in "Phedre" 1906/05/17 item 1:031 Sarah Bernhardt in "Phedre" (2 copies) 1906/05/17 item 1:032 Sarah Bernhardt in "Phedre" (2 copies) 1906/05/17 item 1:033 "Iphigenia in Aulis" (2 views) 1915/09/05 item 1:034 Empty theatre from top center 1963 item 1:035 Empty theatre from top, south side 1963 item 1:036 "Ajax" (2 copies) 1904/10/15 item 1:037 Theatre plan 1903 item 1:038 Randolph Apperson Hearst speaking at theatre rededication 1957/09/29 item 1:039 SF Opera production of "Turandot" at theatre rededication (2 views) 1957 item 1:040 "House of Rimmon" English Club production (14 views) 1909/04/03 item 1:041 "Julius Caesar" English Club production (18 views) 1916/04/22 item 1:042 "Shoemaker's Holiday" English Club production (4 views) 1909/10/16 item 1:043 "Much Ado About Nothing" English Club production (12 views) 1914/10/24 item 1:044 "Countess Cathleen" English Club production (7 views) 1914/04/17 item 1:045 Audience view at DeKoven/University Glee Club concert, Easter Sunday 1909/04/11 item 1:046 "Richelieu" English Club production (16 views) 1915/04/24 item 1:047 Soprano Gabrielle Chapin w/ Prof. W. D. Armes and Mr. F. Maurer 1913/12/07 item 1:048 "The Vikings at Helgeland" English Club production (7 views) 1913/10/11 item 1:049 "Paolo and Francesca" with Barbara Nachtriab and Ernest Clewes 1911/10/07 item 1:050 "The Canterbury Pilgrims," English Club production (14 views) 1917/04/28 item 1:051 "Sherwood," English Club production 1912/10/12 item 1:052 "Nero," English Club production (2 views) 1910/04/22 item 1:053 Margaret Browning violin recital 1915/11/14 item 1:054 Samuel L. Hume in costume item 1:055 View of audience 1910/12/18 item 1:056 View of chairs in pit of theatre (2 views) item 1:057 Crowds at commencement ceremonies 1910/05/18 item 1:058 Johanna Kristoffy-Onesti as Aida (4 views) 1919/05/28 item 1:059 "Oedipus Rex" (8 views) 1910/05/14 item 1:060 Postcard views of Ajax (2 copies, one colored) 1904/10/15 item 1:061 "Robin Hood," De Koven Opera Company production (9 views) 1914/03/11 item 1:062 "Paolo and Francesca," English Club production (10 views) (Photographer: A. W. Rice (some)) 1911/10/07 item 1:063 "Nero," Players Club production 1915/07/27 item 1:064 Secretary of State George Marshall giving Charter Day address 1948/03/19 item 1:065 E. N. Van Kleffens receives honorary degree from Pres. Sproul, Chancellor Kerr, etc. 1955/06/25 item 1:066 Chancellor Kerr, E. N. Van Kleffens in procession for UN University Convocation 1955/06/25 item 1:067 United Nations University Convocation 1955/06/25 item 1:068 Theodore Roosevelt addressing Charter Day convocation 1911/03/23 item 1:069 Theodore Roosevelt addressing Commencement convocation 1903/05/14 item 1:070 Chancellor Kerr and E.N. Van Kleffens leading UN Univ. Convocation 1955/06/25 item 1:071 View of stage from the north (Photographer: W. J. Fuelscher) 1911 item 1:072 View of construction (2 views) 1903/03 item 1:073 Class and guests (Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Webb) 1904 item 1:074 Stage and amphitheatre w/ seats placed below diazoma (Photographer: Ferritier, G. E.) 1918 item 1:075 Stage and amphitheatre w/ seats placed below diazoma (Photographer: Ferritier, G. E.) 1918 item 1:076 Stage and north side of amphitheatre w/ seats below diazoma (2 views) (Photographer: Ferritier, G. E.) 1918 item 1:077 Ida Sproul receiving honorary MA, Charter Day; Gov. Knight at podium 1956 item 1:078 Robert Gordon Sproul and dignitaries at Charter Day 1956/03/23 item 1:079 William Cox Redfield as Charter Day speaker, w/President Wheeler 1914/03/23 item 1:080 Lillian Nordica at the theatre 1911/10/11 Finding Aid to Views taken in the UARC PIC 01(Oversize items UARC PIC 100) 4 Greek Theatre, University of California, Berke..