Gieve Patel Papers, 1975-1979

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Patel, Gieve, 1940-
Title
Gieve Patel Papers
Dates
1975-1979 (inclusive)
Quantity
.1 linear foot of shelf space, (2 folders)
Collection Number
Cage 5093 (collection)
Summary
This collection contains two annotated plays (photocopied typescripts) written by Indian playwright Gieve Patel: "Princes" and "Savaksa."
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Gieve Patel, born in 1940, has distinguished himself as a poet, playwright, and painter as well as a physician. He has written three books of poetry, three plays, and has organized several exhibitions of his artwork. His poetry and plays explore themes of inequality between classes, human flaws and frailty, and violence.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains two annotated plays (photocopied typescripts) written by Indian playwright Gieve Patel: "Princes" and "Savaksa." "Princes" takes place in a recently independent Parsi village whose people struggle to maintain their way of life in a changing world. "Savaksa" follows the life of Savaksa and his family, who live in a well-established house in a growing town. Patel won several awards for each of these plays.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]

Gieve Patel Papers, 1975-1979 (Cage 5093)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Fritz Blackwell donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries in 2006 (MS.2006.21).

Processing Note

Megan Bridge processed this collection in 2016.

Related Materials

Dina Mehta Papers, 1975-1979 (Cage 5092)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Drama -- 20th century
  • Indic drama (English)

Personal Names

  • Patel, Gieve, 1940- -- Records and correspondence.