Drama league of America

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The Drama League of America was founded in Chicago in 1910 to stimulate interest in and support drama. In 1929 it affiliated with two other groups to form the Church and Drama League. The merger was never officially carried out and in 1931 the Drama League of America ceased operations.

From the description of Drama League of America records, 1910-1931, bulk (1927-1931). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615946

The Drama League of America (DLA) was founded in Chicago in 1910 in order to stimulate interest in drama and to support “worthy” plays. In 1915, the DLA began to establish chapters around the country, and by 1926 there were 37 such local centers. The League was re-organized in 1925, and an executive secretary was hired to run the organization. The following year the Church and Drama Association (CDA) was founded to promote drama as a social force and educational influence. In 1929 the DLA, CDA, and the American Theatre Association affiliated to form the Church and Drama League. However, the merger was never officially carried out, and the church group ceased to function in 1931.

From the guide to the Drama League of America records, 1910-1931, 1927-1931, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

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https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n50027859

https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n50027859

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American drama

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