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Madolin Cervantes papers, 1947-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cervantes, Madolin
Title
Madolin Cervantes papers
Dates
1947-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.70 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
06888
Summary
The collection contains plays and notebooks written by Madolin Cervantes, as well as newspaper and magazine articles about "The Deputy", a controversial play that she helped direct.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English, Spanish
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Historical Note

Madolin Shorey Cervantes was a playwright and theater director. She studied in Uruguay and Argentina in 1947-1948, then attended the University of Wyoming, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1950. She moved to New York City and was an apprentice director for "The Deputy," a controversial play by Rolf Hochhuth that was staged on Broadway in 1964. Cervantes wrote a number of play scripts in the 1950s and 1960s.

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Content Description

The collection contains play manuscripts by Madolin Cervantes, as well as newspaper clippings about the New York staging of "The Deputy" and the controversy aroused by the play. Also included are notebooks from Cervantes' studies in South America.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Madolin Cervantes at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Madolin Shorey Cervantes from 1977-1981.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Kelly Law in October 2017

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Theater -- New York (N.Y.)

Geographical Names

  • Uruguay -- Travel

Processed by Kelly Law
2017

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