Archives

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A. Past Productions - UMGASS has a database of past productions on its website https://www.umgass.org/past-productions.

 

This was created from original programs and includes all information from those programs including dates, location, cast, production staff, orchestra members and board members.

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B. The Bentley Historical Library on North Campus holds the official UMGASS archives in the following two collections.

 

Gilbert and Sullivan Society (University of Michigan) records

Records include production files with programs, photographs, reviews and newspaper clippings, and scattered production notes and memoranda; topical files relating to the Society, its Friends organization, and its publication; slides of productions; Society newsletter, "Gasbag"; posters; phonorecords, tapes, and videos of productions.

Call number: 87182 Bimu F71 2

Finding Aid: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bhlead/umich-bhl-87182?view=text

 

Gilbert and Sullivan Society (University of Michigan), publications: 1947-2011

The Publications series (2 linear feet) includes flyers, programs, newsletters, and a history of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society

Call number: 97133 Bimu F71 2

Finding Aid: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bhlead/umich-bhl-97133?view=text

 

C. FUMGASS’s own Archivist/Historian Dan Florip has a personal collection of UMGASS and FUMGASS memorabilia, not all of which is duplicated at the Bentley. He is available to answer questions. Contact him at fumgassexec@umich.edu.

 

D. We are creating a list of shows with links to video and audio recordings as they are available. Currently a video links to recent shows is available at https://www.umgass.org/video-archive.

You can also find video links on YouTube. Simply search for UMGASS.