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Maher Ahmad (1950- ) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 31/6/104
Abstract
Maher Ahmad (B.A. 71, M.F.A. 74) is a highly successful production designer who has worked in theater, television, and film from Chicago to New York City to Hollywood. The Maher Ahmad Papers consist of material relating to his early life and general education, but primarily focuses on his work as a designer for the theater. The bulk of the collection is production design materials including set, lighting, and costume designs. Ahmad's teaching notes for the numerous theatre-related classes he...
Dates:
1962-1992; Other: Date acquired: 01/10/2010
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Frank Galati (1943-) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 20/68
Abstract
The Frank Galati Papers fill 38 boxes and span the years 1948-2006; the bulk of the papers date between 1965 and 2005. The papers consist mostly of scripts and other notes from the plays he wrote, directed or in which he acted. Biographical files include personal information about Galati and his family. They also include resumes (Box 1, Folder 1), drafts of speeches he made (Box 1, Folder 6) and materials from awards he received and workshops he attended (Box 1, Folder 7).
Dates:
1948 - 2014; Other: Majority of material found within 1965 - 2005
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Joseph W. Miller (1906-1979) Papers
Collection
Identifier: 52/3
Abstract
The Joe Miller Papers are contained in five boxes and span the years 1924-1979. The collection contains biographical information, materials relating to his early life in Ottumwa, Iowa, and two important events in his Northwestern career: the 25th Waa-Mu show in 1956, and Miller's retirement in 1975. Two scrapbooks complete the collection.
Dates:
1924-1979
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
University Theatre Prompt Books
Collection
Identifier: 20/7
Abstract
The prompt books for theatrical productions of Northwestern University's School of Speech include scripts for University Theatre productions, annotated for use by the prompter, along with sketches of the staging and other notes. Bound prompt books include most of the productions from number 50 (1933) through number 320 (1957).
Dates:
1933-1984
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
University Theatre/Theatre and Interpretation Center/Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Programs and Schedules
Collection
Identifier: 20/77
Abstract
The University Theatre Program collection consists of newspaper clippings, press releases, ticket stubs, flyers, schedules, and programs for productions by Northwestern University, at its Theatre and Interpretation Center, or at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts.
Dates:
1925 - 2019
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
Donald (1919-1994) and Vera (1922-2014) Ward Papers
Collection
Identifier: 31/6/125
Abstract
Donald and Vera Ward were married graduates of Northwestern University with influential careers in the middle of the 20th century in Chicago-based radio, television, theatre, and the ministry. Donald’s successful and varied career spanned radio and television, Christian ministry, and higher education. Although her husband left the world of performing arts to become a Congregational pastor in 1959, the stage and screen remained Vera’s life’s work: she appeared in several acclaimed plays and...
Dates:
1919-2014
Found in:
Northwestern University Archives
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