Murphy Library uses the Library of Congress (LC) Classification System. Unlike the Dewey Decimal System, the LC System is an alpha-numeric system, employing both letters and numbers. Every LC call number begins with a letter or letters which designate the general subject of the material. In the LC classification system, theatre materials can be found in a variety of letter/number combinations.
Below are some of the most frequently used designations for theatre resources.
GT500 - GT2289 | Costumes -- history/description | |
GT2290 - GT2341 | Hair, cosmetics | |
GT1747 | Masks | |
NA | Architecture | |
ND2885 | Scene painting | |
NK8802 - NK8998 | Textile arts | |
PN1600 - PN3307 | Drama | |
PN2068 | Make-up | |
PN2091 .E4 | Electric devices; stage lighting | |
PN2091 .S8 | Stage settings; scenery | |
PN2061 - PN2071 | Art of acting | |
PN2085 - PN2901 | The stage and accessories | |
PN2091 .S6 | Sound effects | |
PN2131 - PN2145 | Ancient theatre History | |
PN2152 - PN2160 | Medieval theatre history | |
PN2171 - PN2179 | Renaissance theatre history | |
PN2181 - PN2193 | Modern theatre history | |
PN3035 | The Jewish theatre | |
PN6110.5 - PN6120 | Play collections | |
PR621 - PR739 | English literature-drama | |
PR641 - PR739 | History of drama literature | |
PS330 - PS352 | American literature-drama | |
TS545 - TT850 | Costumes -- construction |