Theatre

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Materials at the Asa H. Gordon Library are housed using the Library of Congress Classification System. You can find books related to Music in the "PN" sub-class. 

PN   1-6790   Literature (General)

2000-3307 Dramatic representation. The theater.

                2061-2071         Art of acting.

                2085-2091         The stage and accessories.

                2131-2193         By period.

                                2131-2145  Ancient.

                                2152-2160 Medieval.

                                2171-2179 Renaissance.

                                2181-2193 Modern.

                2219.3-3030      Special regions or countries.      

                3151-3171        Amateur theater.

                3175-3191        College and school theatricals.