Science Theater Department Records
Content Description
This collection contains records of theater plays, administration, and programs of the Science Theater Department. Play Materials contain scripts, correspondence with writers, photographic material, CDs, and one floppy disk. Administrative Materials contains performance evaluations along with other text materials, Insights newsletters, architectural plans, and photographic material. The programs series contains publicity materials, demonstration records, and other texts. Some exhibit materials are found in the Play and Program series.
Dates
- 1985 - 2005
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research with the exception of any institutional records that are less than 25 years old and any personal records that are less than 75 years old are closed to researchers. Certain files which contain sensitive legal, financial, or personal information are restricted. We have limited technology to access CDs and floppy discs in the collection.
Conditions Governing Use
The Science Theater Records contains materials that are still under copyright. In particular, the Museum of Science maintains copyright over many of these materials. The records also contain works whose copyright is held by other individuals and organizations. The researcher assumes all responsibility for identifying copyright holders and attaining permission for reproduction.
Biographical / Historical
The Science Theater Department conducted programs and short plays that within the Museum of Science, Boston. While currently not an active department, the Department previously staged educational plays, programs, and performances on a variety of topics and exhibits.
Extent
2.31 Linear Feet (5.5 letter document boxes; 103 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Latin
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into three series and within each series, materials are organized alphabetically: Series 1: Play Materials, 1985 - 2005; Series 2: Administrative Materials, 1986 - 2001; and Series 3: Program Materials, 1985 - 2005
Custodial History
The assumption is that the Archives received these records from the Science Theater Department at an unknown date. Materials were found in storage in 2023.
- Title
- Science Theater Department Records Finding Aid
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rachel Ahearn (Archives Volunteer)
- Date
- April 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First Edition
Repository Details
Part of the Museum of Science, Boston Archives Repository