Hermine Duthie Decker Plays, 1941-1977
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- "Bury the Roots Deep" - manuscript, undated
- "Oscar takes over" - manuscript, 1948 February 18
- "Such Ingratitude!" - manuscript, undated
- "A Sheaf from the Hell-Box" - manuscript, undated
- "The Chess Player" - manuscript, undated
- "The Festered Lily" - manuscript, undated
- "What? No Genii?" - manuscript, undated
- "The Waves Roll in" - manuscript, undated
- "Bury the Roots Deep" - manuscript, 1941 October 1
- "Be Yu Elopin'?" - manuscript, undated
- "Yesterday and Today" - manuscript, undated
- "The Fly Watched" - manuscript, undated
- "Incognito" - manuscript, undated
- "The Vanishing Hairline" - manuscript, undated
- "Too Big" - manuscript, undated
- "Radio Play" - manuscript, 1945 February 18
- "The Great Diamond Robbery" - manuscript, undated
- "Esther Short - A Heroic Pioneer Mother" - manuscript, undated
- "Bury the Roots Deep" - manuscript (revision), 1969
- "The Brown Primrose" - manuscript, undated
- "Please Fold, Staple---and Mutilate" - manuscript, undated
- "The Last Step" - manuscript, undated
- "A Very Delicate Subject" - manuscript, undated
- "Once Around Jupiter" - manuscript, undated
- Miscellaneous - excerpt from a letter to Mrs. Mary Avery from Hermine Duthie Decker and a WSU Hilltopics article, 1962, 1977
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Decker, Hermine Duthie
- Title
- Hermine Duthie Decker Plays
- Dates
- 1941-1977 (inclusive)19411977
- Quantity
- 1 foot of linear shelf space, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Cage 124 (collection)
- Summary
- This collection is comprised of 22 typescripts of plays, one with original and revised editions, written by Hermine Duthie Decker.
- 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
Biographical Note
Hermine Duthie Decker (1908-1996) graduated from Washington State College in 1930 with a speech degree. During her student years at WSC, Decker was the college sweetheart of future journalist Edward R. Murrow. Upon creation of the Old Slocum House Theatre Company in Vancouver, Washington, she became its first president. The company's first play, staged at the Slocum House in 1972, was written by Hermine Duthie Decker and titled, "Esther Short, A Heroic Pioneer Mother."
Hermine Duthie Decker was Head of the Speech and Drama department at Clark College, where she remained until her retirement.
Content Description
This collection is comprised of 22 typescripts of plays, one with original and revised editions, written by Hermine Duthie Decker. Several of the manuscripts include notes or letters addressed to Professor Maynard Lee Daggy of Washington State College, asking for his criticism.
Additionally, the collection includes item lists, photographs of performances, an excerpt from a letter to Mrs. Mary Avery, and a WSU Hilltopics article about Hermine Duthie Decker and the Slocum House in Vancouver, Washington.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Preferred Citation
Hermine Duthie Decker Plays, circa 1941-1977
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: "Bury the Roots Deep" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: "Oscar takes over" - manuscriptDates: 1948 February 18Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: "Such Ingratitude!" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: "A Sheaf from the Hell-Box" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: "The Chess Player" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: "The Festered Lily" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: "What? No Genii?" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: "The Waves Roll in" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: "Bury the Roots Deep" - manuscriptDates: 1941 October 1Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: "Be Yu Elopin'?" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: "Yesterday and Today" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: "The Fly Watched" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: "Incognito" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: "The Vanishing Hairline" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 14
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Description: "Too Big" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 15
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Description: "Radio Play" - manuscriptDates: 1945 February 18Container: Box 2, Folder 16
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Description: "The Great Diamond Robbery" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 17
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Description: "Esther Short - A Heroic Pioneer Mother" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 18
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Description: "Bury the Roots Deep" - manuscript (revision)Dates: 1969Container: Box 2, Folder 19
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Description: "The Brown Primrose" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 20
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Description: "Please Fold, Staple---and Mutilate" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 21
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Description: "The Last Step" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 22
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Description: "A Very Delicate Subject" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 23
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Description: "Once Around Jupiter" - manuscriptDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 24
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Description: Miscellaneous - excerpt from a letter to Mrs. Mary Avery from Hermine Duthie Decker and a WSU Hilltopics articleDates: 1962, 1977Container: Box 2, Folder 25
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dramatists, American -- 20th century -- Correspondence
