Records of the Children's Theatre of Evanston 1925-1986

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Records of the Children's Theatre of Evanston, 1925-1986

Records of the Children's Theatre of Evanston 1925-1986

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The records of the Children's Theatre date from 1925 to 1986, with the bulk of the records falling between 1957 and 1986. Arranged into rough categories of administration, education, fundraising, and production, these records document the Theatre's changing relationships with Northwestern University and School District 65; the practice of Ward's drama education theory at public schools in Evanston; and Theatre performances between 1925 and 1986. Formation records include , dating from 1957 to 1981; and records pertaining to the Children's Theatre's , which document its establishment as an independent, “not-for-profit” organization after financial support from School District 65 ceased in 1971. Administrative records consist of date from 1961 to 1986 and comprise budgets; job and administrative descriptions; and correspondence from director Rita Criste, executive director Jane Triplett, and drama supervisor Anne Thurman pertaining to theatre finances, administration, and educational partnerships with District 65 and Northwestern University. (1964 to 1984) consist of Theatre budget statements and projections. Dating from 1967 to 1968, Anne Thurman's with the District 65 Drama Staff relates to Staff business and meetings. historical materials and clippings incorporation and by-laws general files Financial records correspondence

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