{"value"=>"<p>These series is arranged by funding type, and within that, alphabetically. Though a large portion of the Cocteau's revenue came from ticket sales, the Cocteau sought additional funding through corporate donors, foundation grants, and government funding. Additionally, the Cocteau would buy blocks of tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and sell them to supporters to raise funds.</p> <p>Corporate donor files (1976-1989) include correspondence and printed matter seeking to build relationship with donors and requesting funds. Government funding (1971-1989) includes grants to organizations like the Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York State Council on the Arts. Foundation files (1976-1990) represent a wide variety of New York City-based and national foundations.</p>"}