Sylvan Karchmer Papers 1933-1982

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Sylvan Karchmer Papers 1933-1982

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This collection consists of published short stories, typescript drafts, notes, theater programs, photographs, and clippings associated with Karchmer's plays, and personal correspondence.

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Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries

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University of Houston. Creative Writing Program

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Karchmer, Sylvan

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Sylvan Nathan Karchmer was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 31, 1911. After graduating from high school, he worked for the petroleum industry until 1942, when he served as an enlisted man in World War II and was posted to North Africa and Italy. In 1947, Karchmer began his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1949 and Master of Fine Arts in 1950. Karchmer studied Playwriting under Dr. E.P. Conkle. His master's thesis was the...