Robert J. Hare Powel papers 1869-1959

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Robert J. Hare Powel papers 1869-1959

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The papers contain writings and other materials documenting the early career of playwright Robert J. Hare Powel. Writings include scenarios, outlines, and drafts for scripts of stage plays, most of which appear to date from the late-1920s to mid-1930s. Other materials include correspondence, photographs, and a scrapbook documenting Powel's work and theater generally. Correspondence consists of letters to Powel and comments regarding productions of his plays. Photographs consist of stage shots of Yale productions and cartes de visite of actors. The scrapbook contains clippings, printed ephemera, such as theater programs, and photographs.

1.92 linear feet (5 boxes)

eng,

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349636

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Yale School of Drama

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In 1924, Yale established the first department of drama in the country with a generous contribution from Edward S. Harkness (B.A. 1897). As part of the School of Fine Arts, the Department of Drama offered a Master of Fine Arts in Drama, first conferred in 1931. The department was headed by George Pierce Baker, formerly of the well-known English "47 Workshop" at Harvard. By vote of the Yale Corporation in 1955, the Department of Drama separated from the School of Fine Arts and became the Yale Sch...

Powel, Robert J. Hare.

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Robert J. Hare Powel, graduate of the Yale School of Drama (1930) and playwright. From the guide to the Robert J. Hare Powel papers, 1869-1959, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library) ...