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Bud Beyer (1940-) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/70
Abstract
The Papers of Bud Beyer, NU alumnus and long-time (1972-2008) faculty member at NU's School of Communication, include biographical files, teaching materials, professional activities, and shows. The bulk of the collection consists of notes, scripts and clippings from Beyer's work as a mime instructor and from theatrical productions he directed.
Dates:
1956-2012; Other: Majority of material found within 1970 - 2000
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Robert S. Breen (1909-1991) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/42
Abstract
Professor Robert S. Breen joined the faculty of the Northwestern University in 1947. Professor Breen’s distinguished academic career included his originating and refining the concept of Chamber Theatre. Chamber Theatre, now widely known and used, permitted the dramatic presentation of fiction and non-fiction without the artificial elimination of the narrator which more traditional dramatizations required. Readers' Theatre, the ensemble presentation of dramatic literature, were also a...
Dates:
1909-1992
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
James F. Coakley Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/78
Abstract
James F. Coakley joined Northwestern University's theatre faculty as Assistant Professor of Theatre in 1971. The James F. Coakley Papers, spanning the years from 1960 through 1993, comprise three boxes and are arranged in seven sub-series: biographical materials, education, scripts, publications, research, correspondence, and scrapbooks.
Dates:
1961-1993; Other: Date acquired: 01/08/2009
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Lilla A. Heston (1927-1984) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/28
Abstract
Lilla Heston was a professor in the Interpretation Department of the School of Speech at Northwestern University. She was a prolific author, editor, and performer, focusing on drama and the interpretation of literature. She wrote numerous articles and reviews relating to literature and performance, edited textbooks on drama, and adapted, directed, and performed in scores of stage productions throughout her career. The Lilla Heston papers are arranged into the following subseries:...
Dates:
1948-1984
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Lee Mitchell (1906-1988) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/14
Abstract
The Lee Mitchell Papers consist of a variety of materials which reflect his activities as an educator, stage designer, author, and director of theater productions. The collection materials related to the plays directed by Mitchell as well as biographical materials. The most comprehensive and significant component of the collection consists of a variety of materials relating to 28 plays which Mitchell directed between 1946 and 1971. The quantity and quality of the notes for each production...
Dates:
1929-1983
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Walter Bernard Scott (1906-1980) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/29
Abstract
Teacher, critic, and parodist Walter B. Scott taught Dramatic Literature in Northwestern's School of Speech (now the School of Communication) from 1939-1976. His Papers document his life, teaching career, and writings. A highlight of the collection is Scott's engagement with a vibrant group of colleagues.
Dates:
1906-2002
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Winifred Ward (1884-1975) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/8
Abstract
Winifred Louise Ward began her studies as an undergraduate student at Northwestern University's Cumnock School of Oratory. After two years of directing plays and declamation contests, and teaching grade school she attended the University of Chicago. She received her Ph.D. in education in 1918. Soon after, Ward was asked to teach at Northwestern University's School of Oratory and that year began as an instructor and assistant professor, a career which was to last until her retirement in 1950....
Dates:
1917-1978
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
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