Papers, 1972-1974.

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Papers, 1972-1974.

Typescript of a play written by Sheffield, entitled "Balloons," derived from a short story by Donald Barthelme, "Balloon." Also includes two advertisements for the presentation in 1974 of Sheffield's play, "Biography for a woman," performed in the Clark Theatre for the Performing Arts in New York, N.Y.

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Barthelme, Donald, 1931-1989

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Donald Barthelme was born in Philadelphia in 1931 to parents Donald Barthelme Sr. and Helen (Bechtold) Barthelme. In 1932, the family moved to Houston, where Donald Barthelme Sr. developed an architectural practice and taught at the University of Houston and Rice University. Barthelme had four younger siblings: Joan (born 1932), Peter (born 1938), Frederick (born 1943), and Steven (born 1947). Barthelme enrolled at the University of Houston in 1949, where he took courses in journal...

Sheffield, Jo Ellen.

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Dramatist; alumna of Duke University. From the description of Papers, 1972-1974. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32794920 ...