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Series: 2. Chronological Files, 1865-2007
Scope and Content Note: The bulk of material includes correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes related to the Pabst Theater Foundation and Pabst Theater Board. Some of the materials relating to these entities may be found in folders titled "Operations," "Events," and "Miscellaneous History."

Also included are correspondence and news clippings pertaining to performers and performances; renovation reports, contracts, and surveys, primarily from the 1970s; records of the lobby addition in the late 1980s, and miscellaneous histories mainly comprised of photocopied materials. The series is arranged chronologically.
1865-1899
Box   32
Miscellaneous History, 1865-1889
Box   32
Nunnemacher's Grand Opera House, 1871-1890
Box   32
Deutsches-Stadt Theater, 1890-1893
Box   32
Neue Deutsche Stadt, 1889-1890
Box   32
Neue Stadt Theater, Fire, 1893
Box   32
Nunnemacher Family, 1912, undated
Box   32
Fabric Trimmings, 1895-1928
Physical Description: 2 Folders 
Box   32
Fabric Trimmings, Furniture Gimps, 1895
Box   32
Pabst Theater, Chandelier, undated
Box   32
Opening Night, 1895
Box   32
Pabst Theater, Booklet, 1895
Box   32
Design and Construction, 1896
Box   32
Miscellaneous History, 1890-1900
1900-1909
Box   32
Miscellaneous History, 1902-1908
Box   33
Wig and Costume Lists, 1908-1922
Box   33
Miscellaneous History, 1909-1920
1910-1919
Box   33
Building Inspector's Report, 1912
1920-1929
Miscellaneous History, 1924-1928
Box   33
Fabric Trimmings, 1928
1930-1949
Box   33
Miscellaneous History, 1931-1953
1950-1959
Miscellaneous History, 1955-1962
1960-1969
Box   33
T.J. Bartollota, Correspondence, 1961-1965
Box   33
Pabst Theater Foundation, 1966-1967
Pabst Theater Foundation
Box   36
Articles of Incorporation, 1966
Box   36
Lease With the City of Milwaukee, 1966-1969
Box   36
Tax Exempt Status, 1966-1970
Box   36
Financial Material, 1966-1970
Box   33
Rod Lanser, Presentation Before the Milwaukee Landmarks Commission, 1967
Box   33
Miscellaneous History, 1967
Box   34
Miscellaneous History, 1968
Box   34
Harper-Drake and Associates, Proposal for Renovation, 1968
Box   34
Pabst Theater Foundation, Finances, 1968
Box   34
Miscellaneous History, 1969
1970-1979
Box   34
Pabst Theater Foundation, 1970
Box   34
Historic American Buildings Survey, Application, 1970
Box   34
The Future of the Pabst Theatre, Report by Division of Economic Development, 1970
Box   34
Miscellaneous History, 1970-1973
Box   34
Renovation and Restoration, 1970-1976
Box   35
News Clippings, 1971-1980
Box   35
T.J. Bartollota, Pabst Theatre Study, 1971
Box   36
Renovation, Open Space Program Applications, 1972-1973
Box   35
Restoration and Remodeling, Summary Report, 1973
Box   35
Miscellaneous History, 1974
Box   35
Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1974-1975
Box   35
Renovation Proposals, 1974
Box   35
Restoration, Administrative and Coordinating, Meeting Minutes, 1974-1976
Physical Description: 2 folders 
Box   37
Restoration, Contractor's Meeting Minutes, 1974-1976
Physical Description: 3 folders 
Box   37
Miscellaneous History, 1975
Renovation
Box   37
Phases I, II, and IV, 1974-1976
Box   37
Phase I Contracts, 1975
Physical Description: 2 folders 
Box   38
Phase I Contracts, 1975
Physical Description: 3 folders 
Phase 1 Contracts by Branches
Box   38
Branch 1, Marino Construction, 1974-1976
Box   38
Branch 2, Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal, 1975-1976
Box   38
Branch 3, Freiwald, Inc., 1974-1977
Box   38
Branch 4, Wenniger Company, 1975
Box   38
Branch 5, National Electric Service, 1975-1976
Box   38
Branch 6, Regency Painting, 1976-1977
Box   38
Branch 7, Faase Carpeting, 1976-1977
Box   38
Branch 8, Midwest Senic and Stage Equipment, 1976
Box   38
Branch 9, Conrad Schmitt, 1976
Box   38
Branch 10, Bon Air Conditioning and Heating, 1975-1977
Physical Description: 2 folders 
Box   39
Branch 11, R.A. Bachman, 1975
Box   39
Branch 12, Terminal Electric, 1976
Box   39
Branch 13, Lupinski, 1976
Box   39
Branch 14, Marino Construction, 1976
Box   39
Branch 15, Heywood-Wakefield, 1975-1977
Box   39
Branch 16, Country Roads, 1976
Box   39
Branch 17, Klinger Organ, 1976-1977
Box   39
Branch 18, Northwestern Elevator, 1976
Box   39
Branch 19, National Electric Service, 1976
Box   39
Phase II Contract, 1975
Box   39
Phase III Contract, 1975
Box   39
Phase IV Contract, 1975
Physical Description: 2 Folders 
Box   40
Phase IV Contracts, 1975
Physical Description: 2 Folders 
Box   40
Budgets, 1975
Box   40
Correspondence, 1975
Box   40
Ben Sklar Study, Department of City Development, 1976
Physical Description: 2 Folders 
Box   40
Feasibility Survey Report by the Milwaukeeans Inc., 1975
Box   41
Milwaukee Common Council Resolutions, 1975
Box   40
Pabst Theater Board, Meeting Minutes, 1975
Box   41
Time Capsule, 1975-1976
Box   41
Salute to Industry Concerts, 1976-1981
Box   41
Promotional Material, 1976-1990
Box   41
Events, 1976
Box   41
Operations, 1976
Box   41
Operations, 1977
Box   41
Miscellaneous, 1977
Box   41
Events, 1978
Box   41
Operations, 1978
Box   41
Miscellaneous, 1978
Box   108
Board Meeting Minutes, 1979-1984
Box   41
Events, 1979
Box   108
Financial Statements, 1979-1981
Box   41
Operations, 1979
Box   42
Miscellaneous, 1979
1980-1989
Box   42
Operations, 1980
Box   42
Events, 1980
Box   42
Miscellaneous, 1980
Box   42
News Clippings, 1981-1990
Box   42
Operations, 1981
Box   42
Events, 1981
Box   42
Miscellaneous, 1981
Box   42
Operations, 1982
Box   42
Events, 1982
Box   42
Miscellaneous, 1982
Box   42
Operations, 1983
Box   42
Events, 1983
Box   42
Miscellaneous, 1983
Box   43
Operations, 1984
Box   43
Milwaukee Theater District Committee, 1984-1986
Box   43
Events, 1984
Box   43
Miscellaneous, 1984
Box   43
Financial Statements, 1985-1988
Box   43
Operations, 1985
Box   43
Events, 1985
Box   43
Miscellaneous, 1985
Box   43
Operations, 1986
Box   44
Events, 1986
Box   44
Miscellaneous, 1986
Box   44
Operations, 1987
Box   44
Pabst Theater Board, Meeting Minutes, 1987
Box   44
Events, 1987
Box   44
Pabst Theater Budget File, 1987
Box   44
Miscellaneous, 1987
Box   44
Operations, 1987
Box   44
Lobby Construction, 1987
Physical Description: 2 Folders 
Box   46
Lobby, Conference Reports, 1987-1990
Box   45
Operations, 1988
Box   45
Pabst Theater Board, Meeting Minutes, 1988
Box   45
Events, 1988
Box   45
Lobby Renovation, 1988
Box   45
Miscellaneous, 1988
Box   45
Pabst Budget File, 1988
Box   45
Lobby Renovation, 1989
Box   45
Stage Renovation, 1989
Box   45
Pabst Theater Damage, 1989
Box   45
Water Recharge Renovation, 1989
Box   45
Events, 1989
Box   45
Pabst Theater Board, Meeting Minutes, 1989
Box   45
Miscellaneous, 1989
Box   45
Operations, 1989
Box   46
Lobby, Budget Proposals, 1989
Lobby Addition
Box   47
Architect Correspondence, 1987-1990
Box   47
Bureau of Bridges and Buildings, Correspondence, 1987-1991
Box   47
State/Municipal, Correspondence, 1987-1989
Box   47
Howard, Needles, Tammen, and Bergendoff, 1988-1989
Box   47
Grnef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, 1989
Box   47
Department of Building Inspection, Permit Applications, 1989
Box   47
Field Reports, 1989
Box   47
Reports and Studies, 1989
Box   47
Notes of Informal Discussion, 1989
Box   47
Contractors File, A-Z, 1989-1990
Physical Description: 3 folders 
1990-1999
Box   48
Operations, 1990
Box   48
Events, 1990
Box   48
Pabst Theater Board, Minutes, 1990
Box   48
Miscellaneous, 1990
Box   48
National Historic Landmark Application, 1990
Box   48
Hometown Tourist, 1991
Physical Description: Videocassette (VHS) 
Box   48
Video Working Papers and Script, 1991
Box   49
National Register of Historic Places, Nomination Form, 1991
Box   49
Operations, 1991
Box   49
Events, 1991
Box   49
Miscellaneous, 1991
Box   49
League of Historic American Theaters, 1991-1992
Box   49
Stage Renovation, 1991
Box   50
Operations, Pabst Theater Improvements, 1992
Box   50
Operations, 1992
Box   50
Miscellaneous, 1992
Box   50
Events, League of Historic American Theater Conference, 1992
Box   50
Events, 1992
Box   50
Season, 1992-1993
Box   50
Events, 1993
Box   50
Operations, 1993
Box   50
Malone and Associates, Inc., Wall Survey Report, 1993
Box   51
Miscellaneous, 1993
Box   51
Centennial Celebration, Calendar and Notes, 1993-1994
Box   51
Centenary Publications Committee, 1993
Box   51
Volunteer Meeting, Notes and Agendas, 1993-1994
Box   51
Operations, 1994
Box   51
City of Milwaukee, Capital Improvement Program, 1994-1999
Box   51
Events, 1994
Box   51
Centenary Celebration, 1994
Box   51
Miscellaneous, 1994
Box   51
Centennial Celebration, 1995
Box   51
City of Milwaukee, 1995
Box   51
Operations, 1995
Box   51
Events, 1995
Box   51
Boys Choir of Harlem, 1995
Box   51
Momma, I'm Sorry, 1995
Box   51
Festival of Dance, 1995
Box   51
Block Party, 1995
Box   52
Town meeting, 1995 September
Box   52
Events, 1995 September
Box   52
Orquestra De Camara, 1995 September
Box   52
Field Ballet, 1995 September
Box   52
Miscellaneous, 1995 September
Box   52
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, 1995 October
Box   52
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 1995 October
Box   52
Chanticleer, 1995 October
Box   52
Master Music of Jajouka, 1995 October
Box   52
Capitol Steps, 1995 October
Box   52
Paco De Lucia, 1995 October
Box   52
Operations, 1995 October
Box   52
Events, 1995 November
Box   52
Keyboard Conversations, 1995
Box   52
Inti-Illmani, 1995 November
Box   52
Miscellaneous, 1995 November
Box   52
Operations, 1995 November
Box   52
Events, 1995 December
Box   52
A Christmas Carol ,1995 December
Box   52
First Star Eve, 1995 December
Box   52
Miscellaneous, 1995 December
Box   52
Operations, 1995 December
Box   52
Miscellaneous, 1995
Box   53
Pabst Theater Improvements, 1995
Physical Description: 2 Folders 
Box   52
Events, 1996
Box   52
City of Milwaukee, 1996
Box   52
Hexagon, 1996 January
Box   52
Guy Lombardo, 1996 January
Box   52
Operations, 1996 January
Box   52
Events, 1996 February
Box   52
Wine Tasting, 1996 February
Box   52
Leipzig Chamber Orchestra with Michala Petri, 1996 February
Box   52
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Seigel, 1996 February
Box   52
Chenille Sisters, 1996 February
Box   52
Abbey Lincoln, 1996 February
Box   52
Barry Harris Luncheon, 1996 February
Box   52
Samulnori, 1996 February
Box   52
Sound and the Kidnapped African, 1996 February
Box   52
Michigan Tech Jazz Orchestra, 1996 February
Box   52
Classical Conversations, 1996 February
Box   52
Miscellaneous, 1996 February
Box   52
Operations, 1996 February
Box   52
Fest City Symphony, 1996 March
Box   52
Chamber Theater of Boston, 1996 March
Box   52
Awadagin Pratt, 1996 March
Box   52
Bel Canto Chorus, 1996 March
Box   52
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, 1996 March
Box   52
Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, 1996 March
Box   52
Milwaukee Dance Theater, 1996 March
Box   52
Cherish the Ladies, 1996 March
Box   52
Sang Mee Lee, 1996 March
Box   52
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo, 1996 March
Box   52
Sleeping Beauty, 1996 March
Box   52
Benny Carter and Chicago Jazz Ensemble, 1996 March
Box   52
Brett Daniels, Magic and Beyond, 1996 April
Box   52
Paul Taylor Company, 1996 April
Box   52
Sonoma City Wine Tasting, 1996 April
Box   52
Andre Watts, 1996 April
Box   52
Milwaukee Inner City Arts Council, A Jazz Reunion, 1996 April
Box   52
Hal Leonard Jazz, Wayne Shorter Quintet, 1996
Box   52
Ensemble Wien, 1996 April
Box   52
George F. Kennan Forum, 1996 April
Box   52
Operations, May 1996
Box   52
Bel Canto Chorus and Chamber Orchestra, 1996 May
Box   52
New England Piano Quartet, 1996 May
Box   54
Glen Miller Orchestra, 1996 May
Box   54
Horace Silver Septet, 1996 May
Box   54
Festival City Symphony, 1996 May
Box   54
Milwaukee Chamber Orchestra, 1996 May
Box   54
Barry Harris, Community Jazz Concert, 1996 May
Box   54
Army Band Concert, 1996 May
Box   54
South Milwaukee High School Band, Choir and Orchestra, 1996 May
Box   54
Choir Morsbach, 1996 May
Box   54
Et Toi Du Danses, 1996 June
Box   54
Leo Kottke and Dave Grisman, 1996 June
Box   54
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, 1996 June
Box   54
Stratton College Commencement, 1996 June
Box   54
Volunteer Cleaning Week, 1996 July
Box   54
Theater Name Change, 1996 July
Box   54
College Awards Shows, 1996 July
Box   54
Milwaukee Ballet School Summer Showcase, 1996 July
Box   54
Keyboard Conversations, 1996 September
Box   54
Peter Pan, 1996 September-October
Box   54
Jeff Dunham, 1996 October
Box   54
Marcus Roberts, 1996 October
Box   54
Hotel Milwaukee, 1996 October
Box   54
Ballet Hispanico, 1996 October
Box   54
US Air Force Band, 1996 October
Box   54
Annie, 1996 October
Box   54
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, 1996 October
Box   54
David Lanz, 1996 October
Box   54
Romeo and Juliet, 1996 October
Box   54
Christopher Parkening Colorado String Quartet, 1996 October
Box   54
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1996 October
Box   54
Capitol Steps, 1996 November
Box   54
Milwaukee Police Band, 1996 November
Box   54
Milwaukee Metro Community Band, 1996 November
Box   54
Gala Wine Tasting Fund Raiser, 1996 November
Box   54
Phillip Coulter, A Celtic Celebration, 1996 November
Box   54
Sho-nuff Gospel Music, 1996 November
Box   54
Premiere Productions, Inc., Miss Teen Pageant, 1996 November
Box   54
Steven Doane and Barry Snyder, 1996 November
Box   54
A Christmas Carol, 1996 December
Box   54
First Star Eve, 1996 December
Box   54
Operations, 1997
Box   54
Miscellaneous, 1997
Box   54
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1997 July
Box   54
Milwaukee Ballet School, 1997 July
Box   54
Season, 1997-1998
Box   54
Institute of World Affairs, 1997 September
Box   54
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1997 September
Box   54
Gordon Lightfoot, 1997 September
Box   54
Kalichstien, Laredo, Robinson Trio, 1997 September
Box   54
Milwaukee Ballet Company, Choreographer's Showcase, 1997 September
Box   54
Alasdair Fraser, 1997 October
Box   54
Farewell to Phil Greichen, 1997 October
Box   54
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, 1997 October
Box   54
Phillip Proctor Day, 1997 October
Box   54
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1997 October
Box   54
T.S. Monk, 1997 October
Box   54
Capitol Steps, 1997 October
Box   55
Kings' Singers, 1997 October
Box   55
Chambers Theater of Boston, 1997 October
Box   55
American Players, 1997 October
Box   55
Glen Miller Orchestra, 1997 November
Box   55
Gil Shaham, 1997 November
Box   55
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, 1997 November
Box   55
Ray Davies, 1997 November
Box   55
Milwaukee Youth Foundation, Hansel and Gretel, 1997 November
Box   55
City Ballet Theater Dancers, 1997 November
Box   55
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1997 November
Box   55
Ko Thi Dance Company, 1997 November
Box   55
UW-Milwaukee Band, 1997 November
Box   55
Triangulo, 1997 November
Box   55
A Christmas Carol, 1997 November
Box   55
Firstar Eve, 1997 December
Box   55
Capital Campaign, 1998
Box   55
History with Ten Chimneys: The Lunts on Stage in Wisconsin, 1998 February
Box   55
Stephen Hough, 1998 November
Box   55
Milwaukee Police Band, 1998 November
Box   55
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel, 1998 November
Box   55
Ko-Thi Dance Company, 1998 November
Box   55
A Christmas Carol, 1998 December
Box   55
Events, 1999
Box   55
Vince: The Life and Times of Vince Lombardi, 1999 January
Box   55
Chicago Staff Band of the Salvation Army, 1999 January
Box   55
International Arts Festival, 1999 February
Box   55
Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet, 1999 February
Box   55
Picture of Dorian Gray, 1999
Box   55
The Chenille Sisters, 1999 February
Box   55
Festival City Symphony, 1999 February
Box   55
Ten Chimneys: The Lunts on Stage in Wisconsin, 1999 February
Box   55
Jeffrey Siegel, Chopin and the Irish, 1999 February
Box   55
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 1999 February
Box   55
Keyboard Conversations, 1999 February
Box   55
Toshiko Jazz Orchestra, 1999 February
Box   55
Kodo, 1999 February
Box   55
Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman, 1999 February
Box   55
Irish Rovers, 1999 February
Box   55
Tommy Flanagan and Cyrus Chestnut, 1999 March
Box   55
Corey Cerovsek, 1999 March
Box   55
Brian Wilson, 1999 March
Box   55
Festival City Symphony, 1999 March
Box   55
David Grisman, 1999 March
Box   55
Gordon Lightfoot Band, 1999 March
Box   55
World Café, 1999 March
Box   55
American Bach Project, 1999 March
Box   55
Thomas Hampson, 1999 March
Box   55
Arlo Guthrie, 1999 April
Box   55
Frank Morgan All-Stars, 1999 April
Box   55
Milwaukee Ballet, Wild Life, 1999 April
Box   55
Kennan Forum, 1999 April
Box   55
Trinity Irish Dancers, 1999 April
Box   55
Musicians from Marlboro, 1999 April
Box   55
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel
Box   56
Ko-Thi Dance Company, 1999 May
Box   56
Festival City Orchestra, 1999 May
Box   56
Heath Brothers, 1999 May
Box   56
Military Band Concert, 1999 May
Box   56
School House Rock, 1999 May
Box   56
Congress of New Urbanism, 1999 June
Box   56
John Prine, 1999 June
Box   56
Milwaukee Ballet Company School, 1999 August
Box   56
A Night with Secret Garden, 1999 September
Box   56
Alan Parsons, 1999 September
Box   56
UW-Milwaukee Institute of World Affairs, 1999 September
Box   56
Noche Flamenca Latino Arts, 1999 October
Box   56
UW-Milwaukee Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, 1999 October
Box   56
Ballet Folklorico Latino Arts, 1999 October
Box   56
Riders in the Sky, 1999 October
Box   56
Apollo Talent Show, 1999 October
Box   56
Takac String Quartet, 1999 October
Box   56
Keyboard Conversations, 1999 October
Box   56
Capitol Steps, 1999 October
Box   56
American Players Theater, Much Ado About Nothing, 1999 October
Box   56
Merry-Go-Round Children's Theater, 1999 November
Box   56
Festival City Symphony, 1999 November
Box   56
Keyboard Conversations, 1999 November
Box   56
Mitsuko Uchida, 1999 November
Events
Box   56
2000
Box   56
2001
Box   56
2002
Box   56
2003
Box   56
2004
Box   56
2005
Box   56
2006
Box   56
2007