Scope and Contents From the Collection: These papers offer an extensive look at Bernard Bragg’s career, particularly from the mime years of the late 1950s to his last performances in the 2000s. This includes photos, program books and flyers, posters, scripts, newspaper articles and reviews, and in many cases videos of him performing. While many of the videos are in obsolete formats and may be difficult to access, there are still many videos in newer formats that should still be readable. Besides Bragg’s own work, these...

Scope and Contents Both Bragg and his father were amateur painters, and he had a long-standing interest in art. Most of this series is devoted to the deaf artist Morris Broderson, who was a lifelong friend of Bragg’s. Bragg collected many of his paintings, and this series includes some programs from Broderson’s shows, material from his memorial service, and more. Also includes some catalogs for the sculptor Richard MacDonald and programs from other art exhibitions. See series 11, 13, 15, and 16 for more on...