Quirk-Sponberg Theatre dedication tags, Saturday, January 18, 1986
Scope and Contents
The Quirk Dramatic Arts and Sponberg Theatre Buildings records provide historical information on the theater facilities of Eastern Michigan University, including their construction, dedication, and renovation. In 2020, the building was renamed the Judy Sturgis Hill Building and the Legacy - Sponberg Theatres. The collection covers the years 1935 to 2008, with the largest portion of the material from 1981-1986, the period of planning, fundraising, and construction of the Sponberg Theatre and renovations to the theater in general. There are newspaper clippings (including coverage of Carol Channing's visit in 1983), blueprints, press releases, brochures, flyers, correspondence, manuscripts, and memorabilia in the collection.
Dates
- Creation: Saturday, January 18, 1986
Language of Materials
All records are in English unless otherwise noted.
Conditions Governing Access
Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673
lib_archives@emich.edu