University of Maryland Libraries Acquires Ford’s Theatre Records

From the University of Maryland Libraries:
The University of Maryland Libraries is excited to announce the acquisition of Ford’s Theatre records. The Ford’s Theatre records will be archived with Special Collections in Performing Arts (SCPA) and located in the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library.
The historic Ford’s Theatre opened in Washington D.C. in 1863. Less than two years later it would be the stage for a national tragedy; President Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilk