Bridgers, Ann Preston, 1891-1967.

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Actress, playwright, patron of the arts. Born 1891, died 1967.

From the description of Ann Preston Bridgers papers, 1871-1967, bulk 1925-1963. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 18131848 1891, May 1 Born Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina ca. 1908 Attended Mary Baldwin Seminary, Staunton, Va. 1915 A.B., Smith College, Northampton, Mass. 1919 Member of the Smith College Unit of the YMCA that served overseas with the Rolling Canteen 1923 1930 Wrote weekly column, Impressions Along Broadway for the Raleigh News and Observer ca. 1923 Served as understudy to Lynn Fontaine in the play Dulcy while it was on tour 1925 Wrote first draft of play Coquette 1926 Acted in play on Broadway called Broadway 1926 Enrolled in English class at Columbia University 1927 Collaborated with George Abbott to bring Coquette starring Helen Hayes to Broadway 1935 1936 Instrumental in founding the Raleigh Little Theater under the auspices of the Federal Theatre Project of the Work Projects Administration 1936 Her play Quicksand was presented by the Raleigh Little Theater 1936 1937 Wrote column The Theatre for the Raleigh Times 1937 Her play Coquette was performed by the Raleigh Little Theater 1938 Her play Carrie Was a Lady was performed by the Raleigh Little Theatre 1965 1966 Member of the Raleigh Little Theater Board of Directors 1967, May 3 Died From the guide to the Ann Preston Bridgers Papers, 1871-1967, (Duke University. David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library)

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