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Washington State University Theatre Records, 1966-1981
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington State University. University Theatre
- Title
- Washington State University Theatre Records
- Dates
- 1966-1981 (inclusive)19661981
- Quantity
- 1.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
- Collection Number
- Archives 209 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection of records of the Washington State University Theatre covers the years 1966-1981.
- Repository
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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
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Department of Speech of Washington State University, established in 1923, has produced numerous plays since 1925 as a function of that department. Maynard Lee Daggy headed the Speech Department from its inception in 1923 until 1946 and directed many of the earlier productions. Departmental theatrical finances, publicity, and publications were the responsibility of the University Theatre office located in Bryan Hall. In the early 1970s a new site for University Theatre productions and the Department of Speech was constructed and subsequently named Daggy Hall. Circa 1988-1989, theatre was moved from Speech and joined with the Department of Music to create the School of Music and Theatre Arts. In 2008, Theatre Arts and Dance were separated from Music, and in May of 2011 the Department of Theatre and Dance closed as a result of budget cuts.
In addition to regular theatre productions, special production units including Children's Theatre, Stage II Productions, Final Stage, The Black Ensemble, Pullman's New Summer Palace, and Stage One have existed. With the exception of Summer Palace, most of these appear to have been sporadic, and were occasionally short lived.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection of records of the Washington State University Theatre consist of two series, Drama and Management, both containing similar materials, covering the years 1966-1981. Chiefly publicity materials related to specific dramatic productions, such as advertisements, news clips and releases, and photographs. Some memoranda and other office materials are included.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
[Item description]
Washington State University Theatre Records, 1966-1981 (Archives 209)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The records are kept in their original arrangement of two series. The Drama files have been ordered alphabetically by the names of the productions. The Management files are presented as an alphabetical subject file. In both cases the alphabetization was added at the Libraries; originally no specific order was used.
Acquisition Information
Records of the Washington State University Theatre, 1966-1981, were accessioned by the University Libraries in 1985 (UA85-43).
Processing Note
This collection was processed in the summer of 1989 by Ling Jinqi.
Related Materials
State College of Washington Theatre Records, 1925-1965 (Archives 42)
Washington State University Theatre Records, 1965-1978 (Archives 105)
Washington State University Theatre Records, 1979-1986 (Archives 251)
Washington State University Theatre and Dance Records, 1980-2011 (Archives 308)
Washington State University Theatre and Dance Records, 1924-2011 (Archives 387)
Washington State University Publications: Theatre Posters, 1957-2011 (WSU 112)
Washington State University Theatre Slides, 1950-2001 (PC 146)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: DramaReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1 | The Adding Machine; Jan. 14-17,
1981 |
| 1 | 2 | Adaptation and Line: Stage II; Apr. 17-21,
1979 |
| 1 | 3 | Alaska Yukon Follies; 1979 |
| 1 | 4 | Albert Herring (Joint Production with
Music); Jan. 18 and 20, 1979 |
| 1 | 5 | Anastasia (Palace); July 11-14, 31; Aug.
1, 1978 |
| 1 | 6 | The Banker's Daughter; 1969 |
| 1 | 7 | Babes in Arms; July 30-31; Aug. 1-2,
1978 |
| 1 | 8 | Bertha, The Sewing Machine Girl;
1969 |
| 1 | 9 | Catch-22; May 20-23, 1980-81 |
| 1 | 10 | Come Blow Your Horn; July 9-12; Aug. 7-8,
1980 |
| 1 | 11 | Count Dracula; Oct. 31; Nov. 1-3, 8-10,
1979 |
| 1 | 12 | The Count of Monte Cristo;
1967 |
| 1 | 13 | The Crucible; Dec. 6-8, 13-15,
1979 |
| 1 | 14 | David and Lisa; Nov. 7-10,
1979 |
| 1 | 15 | Death of a Salesman; Dec. 4-6, 11-13,
1900 |
| 1 | 16 | Diamond Studs; Apr. 30; May 1-2,
1979 |
| 1 | 17 | The Drunkard; 1969 |
| 1 | 18 | East Lynne; Summer, 1966 |
| 1 | 19 | The Effect of Gamma Rays on
Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds; Nov. 6-8, 13-15, 1980-81 |
| 1 | 20 | George Washington Slept Here; July 29;
Aug. 1, 9-10, 1981 |
| 1 | 21 | Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta; Apr. 29-30;
May 1-2, 1980-81 |
| 1 | 22 | Hamlet; Mar. 13-15, 20-22,
1979 |
| 1 | 23 | Happy Birthday; Stage II; Apr. 15-19,
1980 |
| 1 | 24 | Harvey; July 16-19; Aug. 5-6,
1968 |
| 1 | 25 | Hazel Kirke (Lloyd Busch); Sept.
1968 |
| 1 | 26 | Heaven Can Wait; Apr. 23-25; May 1-2,
1980-81 |
| 1 | 27 | Kennedy's Children (Regular Series); Feb.
22-24; Mar. 1-3, 1979 |
| 1 | 28 | Kiss and Tell (Regular Series); May 3-6,
1979 |
| 1 | 29 | Lady Audley's Secret (Thomas C. Nash);
Sept. 1968 |
| 1 | 30 | Madmen and Specialists: Stage II; Feb.
20-23, 1980 |
| 1 | 31 | Miles Gloriosus; Dec. 12-13,
1980 |
| 1 | 32 | Miracle Worker; July 19-23,
1978 |
| 1 | 33 | Morca: Flamenco in Concert;
1979 |
| 1 | 34 | My Partner; 1966 |
| 1 | 35 | My Three Angels; July 23-26; Aug. 3-4,
1980 |
| 1 | 36 | Noah: Stage II; Jan. 17-20,
1979 |
| 1 | 37 | The Octoroon; 1967 |
| 1 | 38 | The Odd Couple: Stage II; Apr. 26-28,
1979 |
| 1 | 39 | Once Upon a Mattress (Joint Production of
Music); May 1979 |
| 1 | 40 | Our American Cousin; 1976 |
| 1 | 41 | Pippin; Feb. 19-21, 26-28,
1981 |
| 1 | 42 | Play It Again, Sam: Stage II; May 22-27,
1979 |
| 1 | 43 | The Rainmaker; July 15-18; Aug. 13-14,
1981 |
| 1 | 44 | The Rainmaker, Wait Until Dark, George
Washington Slept Here, Something's Afoot; Summer, 1981 |
| 1 | 45 | Richard III (Hyle Schwarz); Sept.
1968 |
| 1 | 46 | Rip Van Winkle; Sept.1968 |
| 1 | 47 | Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead;
Mar. 12-24, 19-21, 1980-81 |
| 1 | 48 | School for Wives; 1979-80 |
| 1 | 49 | The Sea Horse; Oct. 23-25,
1980 |
| 1 | 50 | The Serpent; May 21-24, 1980 |
| 1 | 51 | Shadow Box (Regular Series); Mar. 15-17,
22-24, 1979 |
| 1 | 52 | The Shaughran (Dan Anderson); Summer,
1980 |
| 1 | 53 | Shop Pictures; 1979 |
| 1 | 54 | Something's Afoot; Aug. 5-8,
1978 |
| 1 | 55 | Step on a Crack; May 21-23,
1987 |
| 1 | 56 | Story Theatre; July 12-16,
1978 |
| 1 | 57 | Street Scene (Kurt Weill); Apr. 24-26; May
1-3, 1980 |
| 1 | 58 | Susan Zeder; 1981 |
| 1 | 59 | Ten Nights in a BarRoom; 1966 |
| 1 | 60 | Tobacco Road; undated |
| 1 | 61 | A Toby Show; Jan. 17-19, 1979 |
| 1 | 62 | The Two Orphans (Rod Molzahn); Summer,
1970 |
| 1 | 63 | Two by the Bard; July 26-30,
1978 |
| 1 | 64 | Veronica's Room: Stage II; Mar. 1-3,
1979 |
| 1 | 65 | Wail Until Dark; July 22-26; Aug. 11-12,
1981 |
| 1 | 66 | Wasps: Stage II; May 14-17,
1980 |
| 1 | 67 | You're a Good Man Charlie Brown: Stage II;
Feb. 22-24, 1979 |
| 1 | 68 | You Can't Take It with You; July 5-9,
1978 |
Series 2: Theater ManagementReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 2 | 69 | The Comedians, 1981 |
| 2 | 70 | The Comedians: Mailings, 1981 |
| 2 | 71 | The Comedians: Tour Schedule,
1981 |
| 2 | 72 | The Comedians: Income, 1980 |
| 2 | 73 | Creative Dramatics: Waiver and Release,
1979-81 |
| 2 | 74 | General Publicity, 1980-81 |
| 2 | 75 | Lodging, 1980 |
| 2 | 76 | National Endowment for the Arts,
undated |
| 2 | 77 | Palace-- Audition information,
1981 |
| 2 | 78 | Palace-- Proof Sheets and Pub Shots,
undated |
| 2 | 79 | Production Expenses, 1980 |
| 2 | 80 | Publicity Forms (Sumer Palace),
1981 |
| 2 | 81 | Reel Theatre, 1979-81 |
| 2 | 82 | Registration, 1981 |
| 2 | 83 | Scheduling, 1981 |
| 2 | 84 | Season: General, 1980-81 |
| 2 | 85 | Summaries: Ticket Sales and Attendance
Forms, undated |
| 2 | 86 | Summer Palace, 1980 |
| 2 | 87 | Summer Palace (Company), 1981 |
| 2 | 88 | Summer Palace (Contracts),
1981 |
| 2 | 89 | Summer Palace (General),
1980-81 |
| 2 | 90 | Summer Palace (Information),
1978 |
| 2 | 91 | Summer Palace (Mini Season),
1980 |
| 2 | 92 | Summer Palace: Players and Publicity,
1978 |
| 2 | 93 | Summer Palace: The School for Wives, July
18-21; Aug. 2-3, 1979 |
| 2 | 94 | Summer Palace: Witness for the Prosecution
(WSU), 1979 |
| 2 | 95 | Summer Palace (WSU), 1979 |
| 2 | 96 | Transparencies and Art Work,
1977 |
| 2 | 97 | WSU Theatre-Drama News Clippings,
1979-80 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College and school drama, American -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Records and correspondence
- Theater -- Washington (State) -- Pullman -- Records and correspondence
Corporate Names
- Washington State University. University Theatre -- Records and correspondence
- Washington State University. University Theatre Summer Palace Productions -- Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Washington State University. University Theatre Summer Palace Productions (creator)
Finding aid prepared by Ling Jinqi
2022
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