A scrapbook regarding the Mission Play and Mission San Gabriel, ca. 1920-1940
Entry/Object ID
2022.3.1.105
Description
A scrapbook, ca. 1920-1940. Listed dates range from 1927 to 1933. An album (a) featuring photos of Juanita Vigare, Juan Zorraquinos, John Steven McGroarty, and other Mission Players. It also contains a broad range of articles regarding the Mission Play; Mission San Gabriel; the performances of Vigare and Zorraquinos; Tyrone Power; and McGroaty's other works such as Los Gitanos. Ephemera includes newspaper clippings, leaflets, and programs that focus on the longevity and popularity of the Mission Play. A page of the scrapbook with an attached newspaper clipping titled "Mission Bells Ring as of Yore" has become loose (b). The ephemera in the book has moderate discoloration while the photographs have minor discoloration. The cover has minor edge wear and abrasion damage. Overall, the scrapbook is in fair condition.
