McNamara, Brooks

Brooks McNamara began teaching at NYU's Graduate Drama Department in 1968, and was instrumental in its transformation into the Performance Studies Department, which officially was started in 1980. He founded the Shubert Archives in 1976 and served as Director for 20 years. McNamara's research, writing, and curatorial pursuits resulted in numerous publications, exhibitions, productions, and archival collections. His life work spans the areas of theatre history, popular entertainments, public celebrations, and New York performance history. After retiring in 1996, McNamara remains Professor Emeritus of Performance Studies and Director Emeritus of the Shubert Archive.

From the description of The Brooks McNamara papers, 1896-1997 (bulk 1970-1977). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 480057792