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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Thr 72

Texas Christian University Dept. of Theatre papers concerning theatrical productions

Overview

Correspondence and documents concerning various theatrical productions by the Theatre Department at Texas Christian University.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-1962

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

Extent

.5 linear feet (1 box)

Includes correspondence and other materials concerning the productions of The crown of shadows by Rodolpho Usigli, Marriage wheel by Joel Climenhaga, The legend of Madame Krasinska by Joel Turner and Roland von Weber, The Fishbeck tapestry by Manfred Haussmann, Joan of Arc by Max Mell, and Phaedra by Roland von Weber.

Biographical / Historical

Theatrical productions were first presented by the Dramatic Club at Texas Christian University in 1873 at their Thorp Springs campus, and continued when the university moved to Waco in 1895. After a fire in 1910, the university moved to its present site at Fort Worth. Curriculum in Theatrical Studies was introduced in 1943; the Department of Theatre was formally established in 1958.

Physical Location

b

Immediate Source of Acquisition

62M-65. Gift of Dr. Walther R. Volbach, Director of Theatre, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas; received: 1962 October 27.

Title
Texas Christian University. Dept. of Theatre. Texas Christian University Dept. of Theatre papers concerning theatrical productions, 1951-1962: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou00805

Repository Details

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