Papers of Edith Warman Skinner, 1902-1981.

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Papers of Edith Warman Skinner, 1902-1981.

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The Edith Warman Skinner Collection consists of a single series of subject files that are arranged alphabetically. The files contain newspaper clippings, papers, programs and photos that pertained to her speech instruction. In some cases preservation photocopies have been made for use by researchers. The information on the Carnegie Institute of Technology in folders 14-17 contain newspaper clippings, grant applications, photographs, and programs. Folder 14 contains an example of the kinds of tests that Skinner gave her students, with notes and corrections on the student's performance. Folder 18 contains similar items for CIT's Summer Drama School at Old Economy Village. The "Live with Distinction" manuscript in folder 55 is a summary of an interview with Skinner that a student completed for a journalism class. Folders 62-64 contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, and programs for several oratorical competitions. Newspaper clippings and correspondence relating to the Pittsburgh Playhouse are within folders 68-69. In box two, folders 12-15 contain newspaper clippings, a caricature, photographs, resumes, and itineraries pertaining to Edith Skinner.

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