UUM_Ms0394 Inventory of the Theodore Ward papers, 1938-1951 Ward (Theodore) papers Finding aid created by Sharon Thorup Manuscripts Division, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
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© 1984 (last modified: 2019) Finding aid encoded by Lisa DeMille 2007 Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition) University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division
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MS 0394 Theodore Ward papers 1938-1951 Ward, Theodore 1 box 0.25 linear feet The Theodore Ward papers (1938-1951) contain two plays by Ward, Throwback and Big White Fog, and correspondence and drafts associated with these plays. Both plays consider the struggle of African Americans for respect in a dominant white culture. Collection materials are in English. Biographical Sketch

Theodore Ward was born on 15 September 1902 in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He began formal literary study at the University of Utah in the 1920s and then studied creative writing at the University of Wisconsin until 1935. Although he never achieved any major literary successes, Ward did receive some popular notice. His plays were known for their controversial subjects, such as anti-Semitism, racism, government politics, etc. Theodore Ward died in 1983.

The Theodore Ward papers (1938-1951) contain two plays by Ward, Throwback and Big White Fog, and correspondence and drafts associated with these plays. Both plays consider the struggle of African Americans for respect in a dominant white culture. The collection includes four rough drafts and a final copy of Throwback, with a letter from the author to Gail Martin. The final script of Big White Fog is accompanied by correspondence and a review.

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Processed by Sharon Thorup in 1984.

 African Americans Performing Arts