Little information is known about Orrelle Fidlar Cornelius (Mrs. D.W. Cornelius). She was a University of Chattanooga theater production director for the University Players from 1928-1942. She was hired to this position in order to provide additional extracurricular offerings to the UC student body. She wrote at least 3 original plays: The Whippoorwill, The Tie that Binds, and Mother's Old Home. She directed numerous UC theater productions as well as other dramatic performances in the Chattanooga area. Her husband is Dr. David William Cornelius who was a UC physics professor from 1920-1940. He was the head of the physics department for a portion of that time.
From the description of Orrelle Cornelius collection, circa 1920-1942. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga). WorldCat record id: 761879092
