Jerry Cohen collection - 1977-2017

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HMA0072

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Jerry Cohen collection - 1977-2017

Date(s)

  • 1977-2017 (Creation)

Extent

9 linear ft. (16 boxes)

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Scope and content

The bulk of the collection is from events staged at the Actors Playhouse, Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center, Gables Stage and the Miami City Ballet. In addition to items from other South Florida theatres, there are programs and brochures from the Carbonell Awards for excellence in theatre and the arts in South Florida.

Additional materials donated in 2015, and covering the 2012-2015 seasons are housed in box 13. Also includes a DVD and correspondence outlining The New World Symphony’s initiative for increased funding to improve programs and community outreach.

In addtion to playbills, materials pertaining to Joe Robbie Stadium, Hialeah Racetrack, and the Marlins were donated as part of the 2017 accrual. Of note are the donor's scrapbook and licensing documents regarding a suite at Joe Robbie stadium, personal photographs at Hialeah Racetrack and World Series baseball ephemera. These materials may be found in boxes 15 and 16.

System of arrangement

Arranged in five series: 1. Major venues. --  2. Major theatre companies. --  3. Miscellaneous South Florida theatres.--  4. Carbonell Awards. -- 5. Correspondence and ephemera.

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The collection is open for research.

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  • English

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    Gift

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    Accruals

    2014-235, 2015-306, 2017-261

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    © Copyright 2019 HistoryMiami Archives & Research Center. All rights reserved.

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