Collection MS-3-23 - Personal archives of David Renton

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Personal archives of David Renton

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CA NSHDA MS-3-23

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1.5 m of textual records and graphic material. - ca. 3000 slides. – ca. 100 photographs.

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Custodial history

The materials were donated to Dalhousie University Archives in four accessions. The first three accessions took place in 1990, 1993, and 1994. Prior to that, the records were in the custody of David Renton. The latest accession was in 2011, with the records previously held by Karine Renton.

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Fonds consists of records relating to Renton's personal life as well as his acting and teaching careers. The personal papers include files on specific actors, athletics, clippings and publications, festivals and workshops, financial records, Portus Theatre Productions (the production company he founded), school-related theatrical education materials, committee work, unions, associations, and a variety of other subjects. Correspondence includes letters to, from, and about Renton and are primarily theatre-related. The scripts were accumulated by Renton throughout his career as an actor, director, and producer. The fonds also includes photographs and slides of numerous theatrical productions.

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There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.

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Associated materials

See also the Donald Wetmore fonds at Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management, Halifax, NS.

Related materials can be found in the Neptune Theatre (MS-3-1), Theatre Arts Guild (MS-3-4), and Upstart Theatre (MS-3-34) fonds.

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Further accruals are expected.

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Preferred citation: [Identification of item], David Renton fonds, MS-3-23, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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2003

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This collection description comes from the <a href="http://findingaids.library.dal.ca/">Dalhousie University Archives Catalog</a>. The complete, original description is available there.

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