Dora Mavor Moore Papers [manuscript]. 1888-1979.

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Dora Mavor Moore Papers [manuscript]. 1888-1979.

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This collection consists of correspondence, scripts, photos, clippings, theatre programs and tapes covering the personal and professional career of Dora Mavor Moore. It excludes that part of Moore's career when she was director of the New Play Society and School. This material can be found in the New Play Society Papers (MS Coll. 228).

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Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

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Moore, Dora Mavor, 1888-1979

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Dora Mavor Moore was a Canadian actress, drama teacher and director. Known as the grande dame of Canadian theatre, she almost solely created Canada's professional theatrical scene. While she is perhaps best remembered for her work with the New Play Society, she had founded the NPS in 1946 when she was already close to 60 years old and after a distinguished career as an actress and director. She died in 1979. From the description of Dora Mavor Moore Papers [manuscript]. 1888-1979. (Un...