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David Matias Papers
US TxSaTua UA0502 · Collection · 1979-1998

Collection contains drafts of poetry and plays written by David Matias, an alumnus of Trinity University who died of AIDS at an early age. Much of his work deals with issues of identity, coming out, and his illness. There are also three video recordings: a performance of one play, a poetry reading, and a guest lecture at a Harvard University class.

Matias, David, 1961-1996
Paul Baker Papers
US TxSaTua UA0140 · Collection · 1925-1976

The Paul Baker Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, administrative records, scripts, playbills, blueprints for theatre construction, periodical clippings and scrapbooks spanning the years 1925-1976 with the bulk of the material concerning the mid-century. The material from the latter years relates to Baker’s tenure at Trinity University, but the majority of the collection is from his years with Baylor University and his work with the Dallas Theatre Center. The collection also contains a small series of Kitty Baker’s correspondence and personal papers.

Baker, Paul, 1911-2009
US TxSaT SC.032 · Collection · 1938-1980

Collection of playbills and theater programs collected by Bill Case and Ann Walker of San Antonio. A majority of the collection comes from productions staged in New York City; some items represent productions in San Antonio, Chicago, and London.

Case, Bill (1905-2000)
US TxSaT SC.022 · Collection · 1891-1970 (bulk 1909-1960)

The Marjorie McGown Collection consists largely of ephemera from San Antonio society and cultural events between 1909 and 1970, including materials related to the American Red Cross during World War I, the 1931 San Antonio Bicentennial, the Junior League, the Order of the Alamo, art exhibits, ballets, musical events, operas, and plays. The majority of the materials are related to events in San Antonio, though there are some programs from Miss McGown's travels, including items from Houston, New York City, London, and Paris. The collection also includes some personal correspondence, two scrapbooks, a pressed fern book, and a sketching purse. Some material is dated from after Miss McGown's death in 1965, and was added to the collection by an unknown individual.

McGown, Marjorie (1893-1965)
Empire Theatre program
US TxSaT SC.000-039 · Folder · 1925
Part of Miscellaneous Manuscripts

Program for the 150th anniversary touring production of "The Rivals" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, performed at the Empire Theatre on December 2, 1925.

Empire Theatre (San Antonio, Tex.)