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Central Washington University Faculty papers, Arlen Hawkins, 1970-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hawkins, Arlen
Title
Central Washington University Faculty papers, Arlen Hawkins
Dates
1970-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
14.18 linear feet. This collection includes 19 puppets, and 21 laminated illustrations of stage and character design by Arlen James Hawkins., (5 textile boxes, 2 over-size boxes)
Collection Number
FP-0045
Summary
A collection of puppets and drawings made by Arlen "Jim" Hawkins.
Repository
Central Washington University, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Central Washington University
400 E University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Telephone: 509-963-1023
Fax: 509-963-3684
archive@cwu.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Arlin James (Jim) Hawkins was a professor in the theatre arts department at Central Washington University from 1970-2002. During his tenure at CWU, he founded the Children's Theatre Touring program and the Youth Drama Major. Hawkins received many accolades for his work as a theatrical designer and puppeteer. He established the A. James Hawkins Children's Theatre Endowment in 2005. Hawkins was born May 14, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and passed away on July 23, 2013 in Yakima, Washington.

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Content Description

This collection spans the years 1970-2002, though Hawkins’ illustrations concentrate on the 1980s and 1990s. The second series contains illustrations created by Hawkins in the planning of upcoming theatrical productions at Central Washington University. Illustrations are in both black and white and color and some contain fabric samples for the costumes. The illustrations span 1984-1999. 

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

Restrictions on Use

Open to the public for research

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is organized into two series. The first series titled puppets contains 5 textile boxes holding 19 puppets. The second Series is titled: Theater illustrations, it contains two oversize flat boxes.

Appraisal Notes

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Wizard
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 1-1
  • Description: Elf
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 1-2
  • Description: Old man
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 1-3
  • Description: Boy
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 2-1
  • Description: Lady
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 2-2
  • Description: Small doll, Blue dress
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 2-3
  • Description: Misty Blue
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 2-4
  • Description: Red hood, Grandmother
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 2-5
  • Description: Older Female, Blonde
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 2-6
  • Description: Plain puppet
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 3-1
  • Description: Bucket
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 3-2
  • Description: Puppet head
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 3-3
  • Description: Boy
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 3-4
  • Description: Blonde Male
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 3-5
  • Description: Tom-Kitten
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 4-1
  • Description: Fox
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 4-2
  • Description: Man in Dresscoat
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 4-3
  • Description: Wild-man
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 5-1
  • Description: Punch
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 5-2
  • Description: Romeo
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 5-3
  • Description: Absence and Old Lace
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-1
  • Description: Amadeus
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-2
  • Description: Beauty and the Beast
    Dates: 1999
    Container: Box/Folder 6-3
  • Description: Braggart Soldier
    Dates: 1984
    Container: Box/Folder 6-4
  • Description: Bullshot Crummond
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-5
  • Description: Candide
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-6
  • Description: Charlotte's Web
    Dates: 1991
    Container: Box/Folder 6-7
  • Description: Chips
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-8
  • Description: Die Fledermaus
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-9
  • Description: Hansel and Gretel
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-10
  • Description: Isn't It Romantic
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 6-11
  • Description: Knock Knock
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 6-12
  • Description: Macbeth
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 6-13
  • Description: Miracle Worker
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 6-14
  • Description: Miser
    Dates: 1986
    Container: Box/Folder 7-1
  • Description: My Fair Lady
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 7-2
  • Description: Red Shoes
    Dates: 1985
    Container: Box/Folder 7-3
  • Description: Romeo and Juliet
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 7-4
  • Description: Royal Hunt of the Sun
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 7-5
  • Description: Rumba Tiya
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 7-6
  • Description: Toby Show
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 7-7
  • Description: Visit
    Dates: 1988
    Container: Box/Folder 7-8
  • Description: Wiley and the Hairy man
    Dates:
    Container: Box/Folder 7-9

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Subject Terms

  • Colleges and Universities
  • Education

Occupations

  • Professor

Titles within the Collection

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