The Bloomsburg University Archives maintains a substantial collection of play materials from the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble (BTE). This collection includes posters, brochures, programs, playnotes, props, and original artwork produced by BTE. While most of the materials are focused toward the main stage performances, some are focused toward other projects and events as well as BTE's history.
The BTE Collection includes:
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BTE-1: Administration Subject File, 1976 - 1998
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BTE-2: Ensemble Subject File, 1976 - 1998
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BTE-3: Newspaper Clippings, 1977 - 1998
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BTE-4: Production Books, 1978 - 2004
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BTE-5: Production Posters, 1978 - 2012
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BTE-6: Production Programs, 1978 - 2012
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BTE-7: Promotional Posters, 1978 - 2006
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Original Artwork from a select number of productions
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Playnotes 1985 - 1992, 1999
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Annual Reports 1985 - 1990, 1994 - 1995
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Touring Brochures
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Subscription brochures, 1978 - 2004
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Anniversary and history books
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Slides from a select number of productions
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Postcards
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Pictures and information on BTE founder Alvina Krause
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Other miscellaneous items
Due to the uniqueness and fragility of the materials, they must be used only in the University Archives Reading Room during scheduled hours. The University Archives is located on the third floor of the Andruss library.
Scheduled hours for the fall and spring semester hours are
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
- Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hours will vary during the summer, so appointments are strongly encouraged. Contact University Archivist Robert Dunkelberger by e-mail at rdunkelb@bloomu.edu or by phone at (570) 389 - 4210 for more information.
