Butler Arts and Events Center: Clowes Memorial Hall Records
Scope and Contents
This collection of Clowes Hall materials includes letters, playbills, posters, financial documents, organizational charts, and various documents covering the history of events hosted at Clowes Hall. This collection also includes the personal papers of Travis Selmier, the former department head. Among these are playbills predating Clowes Hall. Additionally, materials in the Jordan College of Arts/Music folder include programs predating Clowes Hall.
Dates
- Creation: 1954 - 2016
Creator
- Clowes Memorial Hall (Organization)
- Butler University. Butler Arts & Events Center (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Historical Note
Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University is a theater and performing arts space opened in 1963. The theater’s namesake is George H. A. Clowes (1877-1958), a former director at Eli Lilly. Funding for the space came in part from the Clowes Fund, Eli Lilly, and Butler University. Large portions of this collection were donated by Travis Selmier (1934-2019), who served as the manager of Clowes Memorial Hall from its opening in 1963-1970.
Extent
4.68 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection includes clippings, promotional materials, and communications regarding Clowes Hall / Butler Arts and Events.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series.
Bibliography
- Title
- Guide to the Butler Arts and Events Center: Clowes Memorial Hall Records
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Butler University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
4600 Sunset Avenue
Irwin Library 345
Indianapolis Indiana 46208 United States
specialcollections@butler.edu