Marionettes, 1932-1959, undated
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents
Manuscript material related to Gustave Baumann’s marionettes. Includes programs designed by Baumann for marionette shows; handwritten scripts for marionette plays; Baumann's writings about the marionettes; administrative documents; sketches; notes; and Baumann's list of marionettes. Baumann’s marionette theater, known as The Santa Fe Puppet Wranglers and later Teatro Duende, held regular public performances in Santa Fe between 1932 and 1941, with a brief tour in Central City, Colorado in 1933. The final performance of the Baumann marionettes took place at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe in 1959.
Dates
- 1932-1959, undated
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Collection predominately in English. Some correspondence in German and French.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.8 Linear Feet
Creator
- From the Series: Baumann, Gustave, 1881-1971 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository
Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us