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Guide to the Reston Players collection, 1966-1983 C0135 Reston Players

Guide to the Reston Players collection, 1966-1983 C0135

Reston Players


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

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Emily Martin

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0135
Title
Reston Players collection 1966-1983
Quantity
0.75 Linear Feet, (2 boxes)
General Physical Description note
(2 boxes)
Creator
Matthews, Frank E.
Language
English .
Abstract
The Reston Players Records is a small collection in two boxes. The information in the collection relates to the production "The Greatest Game in Town" a show put on at the theater in the late 1960s. The collection has production and financial information as well. There are also three scrapbooks from the Reston Players with newspaper clippings about the company.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Reston Players collection, Collection C0135, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Nina and Frank Matthews on February 17, 1989.

Processing Information

The Reston Players collection was originally attached to the larger Planned Community Collection currently in the Special Collections Research Center. In 2008 the papers from Reston Players were removed and organized into a separate collection. The old box and folder numbers for each folder are also included as part of the new arrangement.

Processed in December 2008 by Emily Martin. EAD markup completed in December 2008 by Emily Martin.

Historical Information

Founded in 1966 as a for-profit organization, the group renamed itself the Reston Community Players (RCP) in 1972, a non-profit organization. As of 2008, the RCP continued to perform and bring high quality productions to the area every year. The RCP performs a variety of genres including classics and original plays as well as popular Broadway musicals, dramas, mysteries, and comedies.

Scope and Content

The Reston Players Records is a small collection in two boxes. The information in the collection relates to the production "The Greatest Game in Town" a show put on at the theater in the late 1960s. The collection has production and financial information as well. There are also three scrapbooks from the Reston Players with newspaper clippings about the company.

Series 1 is titled "The Greatest Game in Town" and is dated from 1966 to 1969. Within the box there are six folders in the series. The information included is an audio tape of the production, a copy of the script, poster from the production signed by cast and crew, production photographs, financial report and an inventory of collage items.

Series 2 is titled Scrapbooks and is dated from 1979 to 1983. The series has three scrapbooks with newspaper clippings about different shows the Reston Players performed.

Arrangement

Organized into one series.

Missing Title Series 1: "The Greatest Game in Town", 1966-1969 (Box 1) Series 2: Scrapbooks, 1979-1983 (Box 2)

Related Material

The Special Collections and Archives also holds the Planned Community Archives and other personal papers and organizational records that document Reston, Virginia and other planned communities.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Newspapers
  • Photographs
  • Reston (Va.)
  • Reston Players
  • Scrapbooks
  • Sound recordings
  • Theater
  • Theater -- Production and direction
  • Theater -- United States

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Matthews, Frank E.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Reston (Va.)
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Container List

Series 1: "The Greatest Game in Town"
1966-1969
(1 box)
Scope and Contents note

These files contain a script, photographs and other information related to the play "The Greatest Game in Town."

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1
    Audiotape Reel
    1966
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2
    Playscript-"The Great Game in Town" by Dorothy Looker with music by Madelyn Sheppard, lyrics and choreography by Evelyn Davis
    1966
    Scope and Contents note

    150.1

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3
    Autographed Poster-"The Greatest Game in Town"
    1966
    Scope and Contents note

    150.2

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4
    Production Photographs
    1966
    Scope and Contents note

    150.3

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5
    Financial Report
    1968-1969
    Scope and Contents note

    150.4

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6
    Inventory of Collage Items
    1968-1969
    Scope and Contents note

    150.5

  • Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7
    Ticket to "The Knack"
    1976
    Scope and Contents note
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Series 2: Scrapbooks
1979-1983
(1 box)
Scope and Contents note

The series has three scrapbooks with newspaper clippings about different shows the Reston Players performed.

  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1
    Scrapbook
    1979
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2
    Scrapbook
    1980
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3
    Scrapbook
    1981-1983
    Scope and Contents note
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