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Theatre Department Records [DOC REC 47]

 Collection
Identifier: DOC REC 47

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the records in this collection document the production process of hundreds of plays performed by the Saint Louis University Theatre Department since its inception in 1946. Additional materials include administrative records related to play production and departmental affairs, master's theses produced by graduate students in the department, and a restricted series of student records. Also included is one artifact, a circa-1964 painting depicting Richard Burton as Hamlet.

Dates

  • 1932-1983

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the majority of the collection is unrestricted. However, Series 4, Student Records, is restricted from public access. If you are looking for a copy of your own student records, please contact the SLU Registrar's office.

Extent

33 Linear Feet

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These records were transmitted to the Saint Louis University Archives by the Saint Louis University Theatre Department, a division of the Fine and Performing Arts Department in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Related Materials

Please consult the Boleslaus Lukaszewski (Father Luke) Photograph Collection (AVA PHO 1) and the Public Relations (MarComm) Photograph Collection for additional photographic materials related to the Theatre Department. The Saint Louis University Historical Records collection (DOC REC 1, series 13) may also be consulted for materials related to dramatic productions performed prior to the creation of the Theatre Department in 1946. Finally, the Saint Louis University Yearbook Collection and the University News Collection contain a wealth of coverage related to the University Theatre.

Title
Theatre Department RecordsĀ  [DOC REC 47]DOC REC 47 DOC REC 47 DOC REC 47 DOC REC 47 DOC REC 47
Author
Finding aid encoded by John Waide, Saint Louis University Archives, 2006. XML created by XSLT sytlesheet developed by Thomas E. Pulhamus. Finding aid content edited by Alicia Detelich, 2015.
Description rules
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Language of description
English
Script of description
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Language of description note
eng

Repository Details

Part of the Saint Louis University Archives Repository

Contact:
Pius XII Memorial Library
3650 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis Missouri 63108 United States
314-977-3109