Description: Shipping: All items will be packed safely in a sturdy package for safe shipping.We ship internationally and offer combined shipping for multiple purchases. Expedited, Priority Mail and FedEx shipping available Once payment is received, we ship your item on the next business day. Some great books and Magazines on Vaudeville, Burlesque, Music Hall and the FolliesClick on this link for more Theater and Vaudeville Books!Click on this link for more Radio Television and Broadcasting Magazines and Books!FDR's New Deal Work Projects Administration created a massive reaseach volume of San Francisco Theatre Research as part of the Federal Theatre Project (FTP)comprising 21 Volumes of the History of the San Francisco Theatre.compiled by the Northern California Writers' Project. These volumes had an exceedingly low print run (less than 150 copies) with art print photo documents lovingly mounted on tan card stock in the books. These volumes were mainly inteded for libraries and not available for public sale.Check my other listings for additional volumes of the seriesClick on this link for more San Francisco Theatre Research!THIS SALESan Francisco Theatre ResearchVol. 2MONOGRAPHSIII: TOM MAGUIREIV: DR. DAVID G. (YANKEE) ROBINSONV: M. B. LEAVITTLawrence Estavan, Editor.San Francisco, June 1958Monographs III, IV, and V from Theatre Research W.P.A. Project 8586, P.P. 465-05-3-286Compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in Northern California Sponsored by the City and County of San Francisco 1939CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONOfficial sponsor of the Northern California Writers' ProjectFEDERAL WORKS AGENCYJohn M. Carmody, AdministratorWORKS PROJECTS ADMINISTRATIONHoward O. Hunter, CommissionerFlorence Kerr, Assistant CommissionerWilliam R. Lawson, Administrator for Northern CaliforniaOriginal Edition 1939 by Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration Softcover 11x8.5" tan covers, single sided mimeographed with art print b/w photo plates inserted 145 pagesCONDITION VERY GOODBook in very clean condition. Interior clean, no markings, no odor or animal hairs, paper great, binding and covers great, ABOUT US: 15 years of experience in online selling with high customer satisfaction . BUY WITH CONFIDENCE - If you don't like the item, just return it in the way you received it and we will gladly return the purchase price. TOM MAGUIRE -- (1820?-1896) PAGES The Napoleon of Impresarios (1-12) The First Napoleonic Decade (1850-1860) The Man and the Times The Glass of Fashion Tom's Genesis First Western Appearance His Knack for Ballyhoo Jenny Lind and the Jinx The Third Jenny Lind More Trouble with Jenny Tom Sells a City Hall Imports Biscaccianti Bull Fights and Steamer Day A Steamer Day Calamity The Monopolist Complaints About Tom Monarch of All He Surveys Minstrels and Minstrelsy (24-33) Spectacles and Sensation Dramas The Devil in San Francisco Scouting in the East Stage Attractions The "Wholesale Importer" "Jack Pudding" Courtaine Courtaine's Fortune Other Notable Imports His Love for Grand Opera Maguire's Opera House His First Imported Outfit Getting His Pill More Grief with the Bianchi Disastrous Losses Interlude in Paris Opera Continued Battles With the Law (54-58) Scandal Sheets Critics Sued for Slander Benefit for Thomas Maguire "A Disorderly House" "Maguire's Japs" The Black Crook Burlesque on Plagiarists Mrs. Grundy in Court Vestvall: the Magnificent Pirate Brought to Bay The Decline of Tom Maguire (43-52) Maguire on Hamlet Benefit and Testimonials Letter of Appreciation Another Preliminary Announcement A Review of the Benefit "A Real Genuine Original Pioneer" Tom: A Man of Experience Departure for the East Footlight Flash Drumming Up Another Benefit His Waterloo The Passion Play Reaping a Whirlwind Temptation and Penalty Partners and Pretenders Desperate Stunts A Deal with Lucky Baldwin The Handwriting on the Wall The Shut-down of Baldwin's Exile in the East New Expectations Alms for Oblivion On the Death of Tom Maguire The Dead Napoleon; A Final Accounting Parting Words; Final Evaluation Tom Maguire's Career DR. DAVID G. (YANKEE) ROBINSON PAGES The Pioneer of Drama in San Francisco (72-108) Early Years Advent into San Francisco The Dramatic Museum Premiere Performance Favorite Songs Repertoire and Cast Benefit Performance Siege of Cholera Dramatic Museum's Busy Period Novelty Presentations Company Criticized Robinson as Politician A New Theatre New Building Erected Theatrical Competition American Theatre Opens Robinson-Stark Feud Telegraph Hill Home Robinson-Maguire Reconciliation Coming of Lola Montez Original Lola Burlesque Managers Sue Robinson Lotta-Sue Rivalry New and Original Burlesque Career Abruptly Ended Leaves Vivid Memories Representative Parts Theatres Associated with Doctor Robinson Bibliography of Dr. Robinson's Works Bibliography MICHAEL M. LEAVITT — (1843 - 1935) PAGES Actor-Manager and Father of Vaudeville (109-145) Genesis of Vaudeville Moppet Impresario and Actor A Start in Earnest Branching out — on Tour A Series of Adventures En Route to the West Variety, Burlesque and Vaudeville Established in San Francisco Success and Affluence Retires from San Francisco after 20 years Some of his Business Associates Booking Managers who Worked for Leavitt Performers and Companies Managed by Leavitt Theatres Managed or Leased by Leavitt Press Agents who Worked for Leavitt Bibliography Please check my other listings for some great vintage Turntable and Phonograph items, Phonograph and Music books! Click here for some great items up for auction and fixed price items: Click here for more great Books, Catalogs, Phonograph and Turntable Items! Photos may have been taken under fluerescent light. Color values may have shiften. WE OFFER SHIPPING DISCOUNTS. 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Author: Northern California Writers' Project, Federal Theatre Project, Lawrence Estavan, Katherine Justice, ETTORE RELLA, Haakon Chevalier, Erwin Gustav Gudde, Margery Bailey, Frank Penton, TOM MAGUIRE, DR. DAVID G. ROBINSON, YANKEE ROBINSON, M. B. LEAVITT
Book Title: History of the San Francisco Theatre, Volume Vol. 2 MONOGR
Language: English
Topic: Classical Music, Collectibles, Artists, Comedies, Cult Movies, Cultural History, Documentaries, Dramas, Music, Art & Culture, Entertainment, Historic Figures, Hobbies, Musical Instruments, Musicals, Performing Arts, Pop Music, Popular Culture, Popular Media, Satire, Screenplays, Script/Play, Soundtracks, Television, Theater
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Broadway Publishing
Genre: Antiquarian & Collectible, Art & Culture, Business, Economics & Industry, Music, Film/TV Adaptation, History, Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle
Book Series: SAN FRANCISCO THEATRE RESEARCH
Publication Year: 1938
Features: Illustrated, 1st Edition
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
