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Firmage Theatre records

 Collection — Carton: 1
Identifier: MSS 7503

Scope and Contents

Collection includes several ledger folios containing information as to the expenses of the Firmage Theatre as well as records as to profits and losses, photographs, receipts, business cards, fliers advertising various showings, books, documentation of law suits and an official certificate of dissolution from the state of Utah. The collection dates from circa 1949 to 1960.

Dates

  • approximately 1949-1960

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Firmage Theatre records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

The Firmage Theatre operated in Utah from 1935 to 1992. It operated motion picture theaters in Beaver, Milford, and Parowan.

Extent

1 carton (1 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by William W. Firmage in 1994.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; William W. Firmage; 1994 (A1994-084)

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of Firmage Theatre records
Author
Megan Furcini
Date
2011 April 26
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States