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Terry Asla collection on puppetry

 Collection
Call Number: RH MS 841

Overview

The Terry Asla collection contains a broad spectrum of material on puppets and puppetry, including information on famous puppet troupes, promotional material on local productions, and the art of puppetry and show production, as well as some examples of his actual puppets. The collection also includes some material regarding ventriloquists, including Edgar Bergen.

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1974

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

These materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area.

All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

4 Linear Feet (4 boxes + 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH MS 841

Physical Location

RH MS R45

Physical Location

Contact Spencer Library Public Services (Library Annex)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Terry Asla, 1977

Processing Information

Previously shelved at RH MS 234.

Title
Guide to the Terry Asla Collection
Subtitle
Terry Asla collection on puppetry
Author
Finding aid prepared by kac, 2006; Finding aid encoded by kac, 2006; revised by mrm, 2009.
Date
2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in <language encodinganalog="language">English.</language>
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/6382252592
Preferred citation
Terry Asla collection on puppetry, Kansas Collection, RH MS 841, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334