Ypsilanti Greek Theater records, 1963-1967

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0.5 linear feet — 3 oversize volumes

Organization established in Ypsilanti, Michigan for the performance of Greek theater productions. Papers of theater president, Clara Owens; administrative files including minutes, correspondence, and financial records, printed material, press releases, clippings and scrapbooks, and photographs.

The records of the Ypsilanti Greek Theater (0.5 linear feet and 3 volumes) range in dates from 1963 to 1967. The bulk of the information covers only the years 1965-1967 and provides minimal information from 1963 and 1964. Really the only materials that cover the earlier years of the organization are the scrapbooks.

The collection consists mainly of the papers of former president of the organization, Mrs. Clara Owens. Included are administrative records, photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and printed materials. The papers have been divided into five series: Personal Records, Clara Owens; Administrative; and Publicity and Other Related Materials.

Administrative, 1965-1967

The Administrative series deals with all of the business matters of the organization including detailed financial information, weekly minutes of most meetings during the years 1965-1967, and a good deal of business and personal correspondence. The Financial subseries, ranging from 1965 to 1967, consists of annual budgets, projected spending allowances, expenditure lists, payrolls, monetary allotments to different tasks, and sources of potential funds. The Minutes subseries includes the weekly minutes from the meetings of the Board of Directors and minutes from different committee meetings. Both of these folders document the detailed and daily business of the Ypsilanti Greek Theater, including many of the conflicts encountered. The Correspondence subseries includes a series of Mrs. Owen's personal and business letters from various local businesses and patrons, as well as supportive notes from friends and relatives. A great deal of general correspondence addressed to the Board of Directors can also be found here.

Printed Materials, 1966-1967

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