Playbills, Plays at Bailey Hall, and a Postcard (All Framed), 1942-2009
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Broward College Visual & Performing Arts Department
- Extent:
- 1 Linear Feet 1 box: 13 framed playbills, posters, and ephemera
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Record Group 850, Playbills, Plays at Bailey Hall, and a Postcard (All Framed), 1942–2009, Broward College Archives.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection contains framed playbills, production prints, and a notable 1942 "Casablanca" film postcard, representing both historical and cultural contexts within theatrical and cinematic arts. It documents professional and local performances, including Broadway and regional productions showcased at or collected by Broward College's Bailey Hall. The materials reflect the diversity of performing arts experiences accessible to Broward students and the public over the decades.
- Biographical / historical:
Bailey Hall, located on the Central Campus of Broward College in Davie, Florida, is a premier performing arts venue originally envisioned by President A. Hugh Adams as a cultural center for both education and entertainment. Groundbreaking for the $5.6 million facility occurred on November 4, 1976, funded in part through the estate of Hallandale engineer Ralph R. Bailey. The Hall opened on October 13, 1979, with a gala performance attended by Governor Bob Graham. Designed as a professional-level theater for concerts, lectures, and student productions, Bailey Hall quickly became a leading performance venue in South Florida. The facility hosts the Broward Symphony Orchestra, theatre productions, and community events, serving as both a cultural laboratory and educational stage. Renovations completed in 2014 modernized its acoustics, seating, and lighting while preserving its historical design.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Open for research. Certain materials may have restrictions due to fragility or privacy.
- Terms of access:
Responsibility for securing copyright permission rests with the researcher. Reproduction is subject to material condition and institutional policy.
- Preferred citation:
Record Group 850, Playbills, Plays at Bailey Hall, and a Postcard (All Framed), 1942–2009, Broward College Archives.
- Location of this collection:
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3501 Davie RoadDavieFL33314USA
