Samuel Selden papers, 1918-1977 [manuscript].

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Samuel Selden papers, 1918-1977 [manuscript].

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Drafts of books, speeches, articles, bulletins, and plays, and correspondence relating to them; scripts of plays Selden directed; subject files; and photographs. The subjects of the writings include stage scenery and lighting, acting, playwriting, directing, outdoor drama, educational theater, and other topics relating to theatrical production. Also included are typescripts of plays written by Selden and annotated scripts of plays directed by Selden, as well as programs, clippings, and correspondence relating to outdoor plays Selden directed. About half of the material in the subject files relates to outdoor drama, including both general information about the production of outdoor plays and programs of individual plays. The photographs are chiefly prints of scenes from outdoor plays and work on outdoor plays, scenes from Carolina Playmakers productions, and illustrations from Selden's books.

2000 items (4.5 linear ft.).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Carolina Playmakers

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Selden, Samuel, 1899-1979

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Samuel Selden was chairman of the Dept. of Dramatic Art and director of the Carolina Playmakers at the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, 1944-1959. From the description of Samuel Selden papers, 1918-1977 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 26041021 On 2 January 1899, Samuel Selden was born in Canton, China, where his parents, Charles Card and Gertrude Thwing Selden, were medical missionaries. In 1917, Selden came to the United States. After his arrival...

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dept. of Dramatic Art.

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