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Photographer: From the J.J. Prats Postcard Collection
Caption: A-6 The Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, Va
Additional Description: “The World Famous Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va.” “Founded in 1933 by Robert Porterfield, Barter became the State Theatre of Virginia in 1946. A non-profit organization, it now is the largest professional company outside of New York City. Barter Players present a full summer season of top plays in Abingdon’s Ol’ Opera House above, built in 1830, and then send three companies trouping Virginia and the nation from September through April.” Linen postcard published by the Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N.C.
Submitted: April 15, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
Database Locator Identification Number: p349699
File Size: 3.625 Megabytes

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