Mark F. Jenkins papers, 1932-2022
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jenkins, Mark F.
- Title
- Mark F. Jenkins papers
- Dates
- 1932-2022 (inclusive)19322022
1948-2005 (bulk) - Quantity
- 5.17 cubic feet, (6 boxes, 1 tube, and 1 oversize folder)
- Collection Number
- 5180
- Summary
- Draft scripts, research, correspondence, promotional materials, and related materials for the play, "All Powers Necessary and Convenient" and other plays by a Seattle actor and playwright and professor of drama
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access. No user access copy is currently available for analog and digital media in Accession No. 5180-003.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English.
Biographical Note
Professor Mark F. Jenkins worked at the School of Drama as the head of the Professional Actor Training Program from 1990 until his retirement and was also a faculty associate at the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies. He attended the University of Missouri from 1961-1965. He authored the play "All Powers Necessary and Convenient: A Play of Fact and Speculation", a docudrama on the 1948 Canwell hearings, and led two public initiatives surrounding the performance of the play in 1998 and 2002. Professor Jenkins was also involved in political causes on University of Washington campus such as the anti-Iraq war group Campus for Peace and Justice. He acted in and directed plays during his time as a professor such as "A Long Day's Journey into Night" in Vladivostok, Russia in 1999.
Sources: Collection Materials; Jenkin's LinkedIn page, https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-jenkins-19a5589; Mark Jenkins Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, https://labor.washington.edu/people/mark-jenkins
Content Description
Draft scripts, lectures, research materials, promotional materials, videocassettes, posters, and related materials for the play, "All Powers Necessary and Convenient," by Mark Jenkins and subsequent All Powers Projects. The play was performed by the UW. School of Drama, February 1998 and was revised for publication in 2000 by the UW. Press. The All Powers Projects (1998, 2002) were two public initiatives led by Mark Jenkins that helped commemorate the 1948 Canwell Hearings through Mark Jenkins' play on the subject "All Powers Necessary and Convenient". The Canwell hearings led to the firings of several UW Professors and the shutting down of the Seattle Repertory Theater, and the All Powers Project worked to remember the victims of the hearing and promote discussions on censorship.This collection also contains materials on Mark Jenkins' career as a UW Drama Professor and his personal interest in causes such as Iraq War protests.
Also contains draft scripts, lectures, research materials, correspondence, and analog and digital media for Jenkins' other plays and television projects, including From Seasons Such as These and Red Earth, Gold Gate, Shadow Sky.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5180-001, Mark F. Jenkins scripts and lecture, 1986-1997
- Accession No. 5180-002, Mark F. Jenkins papers, 1948-2010 (Bulk 1997-2005)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 5180-001: Mark F. Jenkins scripts and lecture, 1986-1997
.42 cubic feet, (1 box)Scope and Content: Draft scripts of his play, "All Powers Necessary and Convenient," and lecture about his writing of it; 1986, 1995, 1997. The play was performed by the UW. School of Drama, February 1998 and was revised for publication in 2000 by the UW. Press.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Some restrictions exist on copying, quotation or publication. Contact Repository for details.
Acquisition Info: Mark Jenkins, 1998-01-01
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Description: Mark F. Jenkins scripts and lectureContainer: Box 5180-001 Box 1
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Accession No. 5180-002: Mark F. Jenkins papers, 1948-2010 (Bulk 1997-2005)
1.63 cubic feet (1 box, 1 tube, and 1 oversized folder including 4 vhs videocassettes)Scope and Content: This collection contains materials related to Professor Mark Jenkins' work on the two All Powers Projects in 1998 and 2002. The All Powers Projects were two public initiatives led by Mark Jenkins that helped commemorate the 1948 Canwell Hearings through Mark Jenkins' play on the subject "All Powers Necessary and Convenient". The Canwell hearings led to the firings of several UW Professors and the shutting down of the Seattle Repertory Theater, and the All Powers Project worked to remember the victims of the hearing and promote discussions on censorship. Jenkins helped to the lead the first All Powers project in 1998 and the second in 2002. This collection also contains materials on Mark Jenkins' career as a UW Drama Professor and his personal interest in causes such as Iraq War protests.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for most items. Copyright retained for the published script of "All Powers" by creator. Contact University of Washington Special Collections for details.
Acquisition Info: Mark Jenkins via Malcolm Brown, School of Drama
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Description: All Powers Creative Portfolio (Volume 3)
Scope and Content: Contains various materials related to the All Powers Project and Mark Jenkins from production drafts, newspapers, correspondence, and pamphlets. Also contains fliers and correspondence related to the Harry Bridges Center.
Dates: 1997-2010Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: All Powers Creative Portfolio (Volume 3)
Scope and Content: Contains various materials related to the All Powers Project and Mark Jenkins from production drafts, newspapers, correspondence, and pamphlets
Dates: 1997-2007Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: All Powers Creative Portfolio (Volume 3)
Scope and Content: Contains various materials related to the All Powers Project and Mark Jenkins from production drafts, newspapers, correspondence, and pamphlets
Dates: 1997-2007Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Political
Scope and Content: Materials related to the political actions taken by the All Powers Project and Mark Jenkins
Dates: 1970-2005 (bulk 2002-2005)Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 4 -
Description: FOIA FBI Files on Playhouse
Scope and Content: Copies of FBI primary documents related to Seattle Repertory Playhouse Theater received by Jenkins through a Freedom of Information request
Dates: 1941-2009 (bulk 1948-1956)Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 5 -
Description: Campus for Peace and Justice
Scope and Content: Materials from Mark Jenkins involvement with the Iraq War protest group Campus for Peace and Justice
Dates: 2002-2004Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 6 -
Description: Campus for Peace and Justice
Scope and Content: Materials from Mark Jenkins involvement with the Iraq War protest group Campus for Peace and Justice
Dates: 2003-2005Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 7 -
Description: All Powers Production DraftDates: 1997Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: All Powers Media Coverage
Scope and Content: Press and media materials surrounding the All Powers Projects
Dates: 1997-2003Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 9 -
Description: Miscellaneous
Scope and Content: Materials covering Mark Jenkins' career
Dates: 1997-2005Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 10 -
Description: All Powers 2
Scope and Content: Materials related to the second All Powers Project in 2002 and correspondence from 1995
Dates: 1995, 2002Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 11 -
Description: All Powers Project 2002
Scope and Content: Contains correspondence and production notes related to the 2002 All Powers Project
Dates: 2002Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 12 -
Description: Miscellaneous
Scope and Content: Includes research for the All Powers project, correspondence, and notes
Dates: 1988-2004Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 13 -
Description: All Powers Project 1998
Scope and Content: Materials related to the 1998 All Powers Project such as fliers, reservation lists, and research
Dates: 1950-1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 14 -
Description: All Powers Fourth Draft
Scope and Content: Draft of All Powers including scenes cut from the play
Dates: 1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 15 -
Description: All Powers Media
Scope and Content: Contains newsprint and media related to and about the All Powers Project
Dates: 1977-1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 16 -
Description: All Powers Project
Scope and Content: Contains materials related to the commemoration of the Seattle Repertory Playhouse plague
Dates: 1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 17 -
Description: All Powers Project 1998
Scope and Content: Miscellaneous materials related to the 1998 All Powers Project such as correspondence to President Gerberding, template letters, and notes
Dates: 1997-1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 18 -
Description: All Powers Fourth DraftDates: 1997Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: WHAMO in Iraq
Scope and Content: Contains materials on the student organization Washington Huskies Against Military Occupation in Iraq
Dates: 2007Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 20 -
Description: Miscellaneous
Scope and Content: Contains correspondence and media related to All Powers as well as letters of support
Dates: 1997-1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1, Folder 21 -
Description: "All Powers…" Video, Burton James Commemorative Plaque1 vhs tape
Scope and Content: Field footage tape 1, Mark Jenkins and William Gerberding
Dates: 1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1 -
Description: "The All Powers Project", The Playhouse Theater1 vhs tapeDates: 1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1
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Description: "All Powers…" Video, Survivors Session (1 of 2)1 vhs tape
Scope and Content: Field footage tape 3
Dates: 1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1 -
Description: "All Powers…" Video, Survivors Session (2 of 2)1 vhs tape
Scope and Content: Field footage tape 4
Dates: 1998Container: Box 5180-002 Box 1 -
Description: Posters
Scope and Content: Contains two posters from the September Project from approximately 2000-2009 and a poster from the Iraq War discussion "A Time for Reflection"
Dates: approximately 2000-2009Container: Tube Tube 1 -
Description: All Powers Poster
Scope and Content: 1998 poster for the play All Powers
Dates: 1998Container: Folder:oversize OS Folder 1
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Accession No. 5180-003, Mark F. Jenkins papers, 1932-2022
3.12 cubic feet, (4 boxes)Scope and Content: Script drafts, original interviews and other research materials used in writing All Powers Necessary and Convenient; From Seasons Such As These; Red Earth, Golden Gate, Shadow Sky; and other plays, as well as career scrapbooks, videotape recordings, correspondence, newspaper clippings, playbills, and other career-related ephemera.
Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access for paper-based materials. Analog and digital media is closed until evaluated.
Use Restrictions: Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections.
Acquisition Information: Donated by Mark Jenkins, 2025.
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Description: All Powers Necessary and Convenient materials
Box of script drafts, original interviews, 1940s newspaper clippings, FOIA'd FBI files, correspondence, and other research materials used in writing All Powers Necessary and Convenient, as well as lecture scripts and promotional materials.
Dates: 1932-2002Container: Box 5180-003, Box 1 -
Description: Other Play and Television materials
Box of script drafts and research materials for From Seasons Such as These; Red Earth, Gold Gate, Shadow Sky; and ephemera from other film and play projects and appearances, including Then Came Bronson, Cat's Paw, Uncle Vanya and the Seagull Project, and others. Also includes miscellaneous correspondence, and portrait photos of Jenkins by Mary Randlett.
Dates: 1968-2018Container: Box 5180-003, Box 2 -
Description: Mark Jenkins Creative Portfolio
Box of newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and other materials showcasing Mark Jenkins' creative career. Divided into Volume I: Performance Record and Acting Career, and Volume II: Theater Directing and Teaching.
Dates: 1965-2022Container: Box 5180-003, Box 3 -
Description: Tapes and Other Media
Box of analog and digital media related to All Powers Necessary and Convenient and other projects. Includes a John Caughlan interview on VHS tape; interviews with Harold Eby and John Caughlan on 7 microcassettes; a reading of From Seasons Such As These on CD; digital copies of Mary Randlett's photos of Mark Jenkins on a floppy disk; From Seasons Such As These production materials on a floppy disk; and 6 HI8 cassette tapes of All Powers materials, including an Albert Canwell interview.
Dates: 1989-2008Container: Box 5180-003, Box 4
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Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Jenkins, Mark F (creator)
Corporate Names
- Washington (State). Legislature. Joint Legislative Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities
