Hamster Theater Collection MSS.1124
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator | Hamster Theater (Houston, Tex.) | |
| Title: | Hamster Theater Collection | |
| Dates: | Bulk, 1974-1976 | |
| Dates: | 1964-1977, 1974-1976 | |
| Identification: | MSS.1124 | |
| Quantity: | 0.1 Linear feet,1 document box | |
| Language: | Materials are in English. | |
| Repository: | Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library | |
Historical Note
The Hamster Theater was created in the early part of 1971 by a group of neighbors, lead by Ada Allen, who wished to promote community theater in Houston. Their performances were staged until 1975 at the Oaks United Presbyterian Church in Northwest Houston. Later, their address changed to T. C. Jester and 34th Street.
The Hamster plays were family-oriented, non-sectarian fun for youngsters of all ages. They commonly staged five plays per year. During the 1975/1976 season, the troupe petitioned to change their name to the Houston Little Theater.
Scope and Contents
The Hamster Theater Collection is comprised primarily of reviews of the Theater’s presentations and correspondence. There are also comprehensive board minutes and one folder of promotional materials.
Arrangement | ||
| The Hamster Theater Collection is organized into four series by type of record and format | ||
| Series 1: Hamster Theater Board of Directors | ||
| Series 2: Hamster Theater Correspondence | ||
| Series 3: Hamster Theater Presentations | ||
| Series 4: Hampster Theater Photographs | ||
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
None.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish or reproduce materials from the Hamster Theater Collection must be obtained from the Houston Metropolitan Research Center or the appropriate copyright holder.
Index Terms | ||
| Hamster Theater (Houston, Tex.) | ||
| Houston Little Theater | ||
| Community theater--Texas--Houston | ||
| Theaters--Texas--Houston | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Hamster Theater Collection. Collection Number MSS 1124. Houston Metropolitan Research Center, Houston Public Library.
Acquisition Information
Donated by: Mrs. Robert L. Cole, Jr., March 6, 1995.
Processing Information
Processing by: Charles Stephenson and Tammy Jordan, July 26, 2007.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Hamster Theater Board of Directors | |||||||||||||
| Box | Folder | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | Minutes from May 20, 1975 to June 30, 1977 | |||||||||||
Series 2: Hamster Theater Correspondence | |||||||||||||
| Box | Folder | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | May 1975 to September 1976 | |||||||||||
| Box | Folder | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 3 | May – June, 1975 pertaining to name change to Houston Little Theater | |||||||||||