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Robert C. Hansen Performing Arts Collection

Robert C. Hansen (1951- ) was a professor of theatre and an Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). The Robert C. Hansen Performing Arts Collection dates from 100 to 2012 (bulk 1800s-2000s) and contains programs, heralds, guidebooks and periodicals, playbooks, sheet music and song books, correspondence and autographs, original costume and scenery designs, posters, photographs, postcards, tradecards, other visual materials, scrapbooks, subject files, and other memorabilia which document the history of the performing arts, mainly theatre, in many countries, mainly the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Further geographic foci within the United States include New York City, Minnesota, and North Carolina.

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All for You
From "A Lucky Dog." First line of song: "My heart beats all for you Ever the whole day through,." First line of chorus: "Sweetheart the dew drops are falling"
All in Down and Out
First line of song: "Sorry I ain"t got it, you could get it, if I had it, But I"m." First line of chorus: "I had a friend I thought was true. But I"ve"
American Belle
Arab Love Song
From "The Boys and Betty." First line of song: "Oh! Wait for me in your home by the Pyramids, We will happy." First line of chorus: "Al Koro chief of an"
Autographs of Helena Modjeska and Minnie Maddern Fiske
Autographs of actresses Helena Modjeska (1840-1909) and Minnie Maddern Fiske (1865-1932). Both autographs are signed in ink on a piece of stationery which may have once been a part of a bound book of paper.
Autographs of cast from Sheridan"s "the Rivals," produced by Joseph Jefferson
List of autographs from Joseph Jefferson's production of Sheridan's 'The Rivals' during the summer of 1896. Autographs are on one sheet of paper and are listed in this order: J Jefferson, Francis Wilson, Wm. H. Crane, Robert Taber, Louisa Drew, and Julia Marlowe-Taber.
Baby Rose
First line of song: "My Baby Rose, My Baby Rose." First line of chorus: "Just you keep a waiting till the"
Beside the Old Oak Gate
First line of song: "Beside the old oak gate that led to town, there I." First line of chorus: "The trees were dressed in splendor, all nature seemed so tender, the"
Big Indian Chief
From "The English Daisy." First line of song: "Big Chief love um little Kick-a-poo maiden, Love um heap much too;." First line of chorus: "In the wilds of Arizona,"
Book Plate of Sarah Bernhardt, "Cleopatra"
Book plate of Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) in the role of Cloptre.' The book plate is a reproduction of a photograph taken by Napoleon Sarony. She is pictured with her handmaiden.
Cabinet Card photograph of Dame Ellen Terry
Cabinet card of Dame Ellen Terry circa 1893. This card was produced by Theo C. Marceau Fotografer in San Francisco, USA.
Cabinet Card photograph of E. H. Sothern, "The Prisoner of Zenda"
Black and white cabinet card photograph from 1895 of actor E. H. Sothern in the role of Rudolf III from the Prologue of 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The photograph was stamped on the back by Charles L. Ritzmann, Importer in New York.
Cabinet Card photograph of Pauline Hall
Cabinet Card photograph of Paulinee Hall (1860-1919). Photo is in pure black and white and was copyrighted in 1892 by B J Falk in New York. The card was produced by Newsboy in New York. Hall is depicted wearing a burlesque costume.
Cheer Up My Honey
From "Bright Eyes." First line of song: "Cheer up, oh cheer up, my honey, clouds can but last a." First line of chorus: "What"s the use of" Otto Harbach was born "Otto Hauerbach", and was listed as such in many of his early pieces.
Cherry Blossoms
Cigar Box Label, Julia Marlowe
Wodiska Y Ca. cigar box label made with chromolithography process depicting actress Julia Marlowe. Estimated to be dated 1905-1910.
Cigar Trade Card of Edwin Booth
Cigar trade card produced by Between the Acts Little Cigars. The card features an illustration of American actor Edwin Booth (1833-1893) on the front in vivid color. The background is dark red, Booth wears a gray suit, and the illustration is depicted as if in a gold frame. The back of the card gives a brief biography of Booth and further advertises Between the Acts cigars.
Cigarette Card, Dame Ellen Terry
Cigarette card featuring Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928) in the role of Marguerite from "Faust." The card is in color and is approximately 1.25" x 2.25". It was issued by John Player & Sons.
Cigarette Card, Sir Henry Irving
Cigarette card featuring a studio photograph of Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905) produced by Ogden's Guinea Gold Cigarettes. The photograph is in black and white.
Come Out, Dinah, On the Green
First line of song: "." First line of chorus: "Dinah dear, while all is still and sleeping" Missing pages. Only front cover and first page are included.

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