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Theater Research

all things theater, drama, performing arts

Subject Guides

 

This guide will point to article databases in the arts, as well as image websites and databases.  And, of course, JSTOR images (formally known as Artstor)

African American Studies

Focuses on African American related databases, newspapers, primary sources.  

Art History 

This guide is maintained by the Fine Arts Librarian.  GOOD PLACE FOR INFO ON IMAGES.  

Classics and World Religions Subject Guide

This guide is maintained by Jeffrey Shane.  

NOTE:  We just purchased the Digital Loeb Classical Library.  The mission of the Loeb Classical Library has always been to make Classical Greek and Latin literature accessible to the broadest range of readers.  

Costume History Subject Guide

This guide was created by Sherri Saines, former Subject Librarian for WGS, Retail & Fashion & Linguistics.  She is also a seamstress, a reanacter, knows her textiles and loves this stuff. The guide is a great place to start to get ideas for all things costuming.  

Dance Subject Guide

This page was created by lorraine wochna, former Subject Librarian for English, African American Studies, Dance, Film and Theater. 

Film & Media Resources

Videos, Media, Films, Movies, Cinema, Motion Pictures, Flicks  – whatever you want to call it — we have lots of resources to meet your entertainment and/or education needs.

Literature Subject Guide

This page was created by lorraine wochna, former Subject Librarian for English, African American Studies, Dance, Film and Theater. 

  • Primary sources for locating periodicals, original texts, letters & diaries.
  • Films - especially the various plays we have streaming
  • Archives & Special Collections - collections we may have that may further your research
  • Newspapers, especially the historical newspaper we own, great place to get primary resources.

Musical Theater Guide

 Explore the resources available on musical theater with Music Librarian, Carla Williams