Robert Hyde Wilson papers, 1931-1983
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wilson, Robert Hyde
- Title
- Robert Hyde Wilson papers
- Dates
- 1931-1983 (inclusive)19311983
- Quantity
- 7 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MS 0529
- Summary
- The Robert Hyde Wilson papers (1931-1983) consist mainly of theater programs and notes, although some news clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, and other materials are also included. Robert Hyde Wilson was co-founder of the Lagoon Opera House and directed productions at Kingsbury Hall and Pioneer Theater, both located at the University of Utah.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Robert Hyde Wilson was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He received a degree in business from the University of Utah in 1936, worked for a few years at the United States Smelting Mining and Refining Company, but found his interest lay in the theater. He acted in a number of Maud May Babcock's plays, and in collaboration with Robert Freed, became a co-founder, manager, and the director of The Playbox in 1937. As his fame spread, Wilson was invited to direct productions at Kingsbury Hall and teach courses in theater at the University of Utah. In 1956, Wilson received his M.A. from the University of Utah and was subsequently granted a full professorship in 1965. Upon the opening of Pioneer Memorial Theater in 1962, Wilson directed one to two main stage productions every season through 1982. Additionally, Wilson co-founded the Lagoon Opera House and was named Impressaro, a position he maintained through 1982.
Wilson constantly worked to keep up with the current trends in theater by taking annual trips to New York to view numerous theatrical productions between 1937 and 1984. He spent six extended study periods in London, England, viewing theater productions and observing techniques taught in drama schools. In addition to his directing skills, Wilson wrote fifteen plays, three of which have been produced on main stage at the Pioneer Memorial Theater.
Content Description
The Robert Hyde Wilson papers (1931-1983) consist mainly of theater programs and notes, although some news clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, and other materials are also included.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Salt Lake Theaters
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Description: The Playbox
Programs and announcements.
Dates: 1944-1963Container: Box 1, Folder 1-6 -
Description: Pioneer Memorial Thater, "A Man for All Seasons"
News clippings, program, and schedule.
Dates: 1964Container: Box 1, Folder 7 -
Description: Pioneer Memorial Theater, "Wake Up, Old Man"
Correspondence, announcements, floor plan.
Dates: 1967Container: Box 1, Folder 8 -
Description: Pioneer Memorial Theater, ProgramsDates: 1962-1982Container: Box 1, Folder 9-13
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Description: Pioneer Memorial Theater, Construction and Dedication
Invitations and programs.
Dates: 1960-1962Container: Box 1, Folder 14 -
Description: Pioneer Memorial Theater, MiscellaneousContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Pioneer Memorial Theater, Little Theater
Programs.
Container: Box 1, Folder 16 -
Description: Pioneer Memorial Theater, Babcock Theater
Programs.
Container: Box 1, Folder 17 -
Description: University of Utah Theater Season AnnouncementsDates: 1953-1983Container: Box 1, Folder 18-20
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Description: Kingsbury Hall, ProgramsDates: 1937-1962Container: Box 1, Folder 21-22
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Description: Theater 138, ProgramsContainer: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: Lagoon Opera House
Season programs, announcements, and notes.
Dates: 1968-1982Container: Box 2
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Theater Bills
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Description: Lincoln CenterContainer: Box 3, Folder 1-4
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Description: New YorkContainer: Box 3, Folder 5-10
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Description: Theater Bills, New YorkContainer: Box 4
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Description: Theater Bills, New YorkContainer: Box 5
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Description: Theater Bills, New YorkContainer: Box 6
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Description: Theater Bills, New YorkContainer: Box 7
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Description: Theater Bills, New YorkContainer: Box 8
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Description: National TheaterContainer: Box 9, Folder 1-4
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Description: LondonContainer: Box 9, Folder 5-12
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Miscellaneous
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Description: CorrespondenceContainer: Box 10, Folder 1
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Description: West High YearbookDates: 1931Container: Box 10, Folder 2
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Description: Dorothy Jo WilsonContainer: Box 10, Folder 3
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Description: Thank You NotesContainer: Box 10, Folder 4
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Description: Miscellaneous Personal MaterialContainer: Box 10, Folder 5
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Description: Associates, David O. McKayContainer: Box 10, Folder 6-7
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Description: Associates, V. Douglas SnowContainer: Box 10, Folder 8
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Description: Associates, Maud May BabcockContainer: Box 10, Folder 9
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Description: Associates, Marvin J. BertochContainer: Box 10, Folder 10
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Description: Associates, Lila Eccles BrimhallContainer: Box 10, Folder 11
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Description: Associates, C. Lowell LeesContainer: Box 10, Folder 12
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Description: Associates, James C. FletcherContainer: Box 10, Folder 13
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Description: Robert Hyde Wilson VitaContainer: Box 10, Folder 14
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Description: Theater BillsContainer: Box 11, Folder 1-3
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Description: "The Spook Sonata"Dates: 1947Container: Box 11, Folder 4
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Description: Untitled Playscript by WilsonDates: 1935Container: Box 11, Folder 5
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Description: U of U College of Fine Arts, NewslettersContainer: Box 11, Folder 6
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Description: Rehearsal Schedules and Cast ListsContainer: Box 11, Folder 7
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Description: News ClippingsDates: 1953-1983Container: Box 11, Folder 8-11
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Description: MiscellaneousContainer: Box 11, Folder 12-13
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Description: ScrapbooksDates: 1932-1951Container: Box 12
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Description: ScrapbooksDates: 1957-1959Container: Box 13
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Description: ScrapbooksDates: 1960-1967Container: Box 14
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Description: AddendaContainer: Box 15
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
Corporate Names
- Lagoon Opera House (Farmington, Utah)
- Pioneer Memorial Theater (Salt Lake City, Utah)
- University of Utah--Faculty
