Gieve Patel Papers, 1975-1979
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Patel, Gieve, 1940-
- Title
- Gieve Patel Papers
- Dates
- 1975-1979 (inclusive)19751979
- 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
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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
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 Description
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 Collection
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 Information
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.
