George Brendan Dowell papers, 1948-1955.

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George Brendan Dowell papers, 1948-1955.

The papers contain biographical materials, photographs and publications created during his tenure at Smith College.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7655292

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Smith College.

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Since 1900, Christmas at Smith College has involved the sending of cards, the singing of carols and the annual Vespers. Smith College's Christmas Vespers has allowed religious and non-religious students alike to come together and appreciate the music and spirit of the holiday season. At this annual candlelight ceremony, Smith College choral groups perform seasonal songs and religious readings. From the description of Records of Christmas at Smith College, 1900-[ongoing]. (Smith Colle...

Dowell, George Brendan.

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Dowell was born on Dec. 15, 1909 to David J. Dowell and Mary Kelly Dowell. He attended the Institute of Fine Arts, before going to Yale University Department of Drama where he received a dimploma in 1933. He graduated from New York University (B.S., 1944) and Columbia University (M.A., 1946; Ed. D., 19-- ). Dowell worked as a script advisor and playwright for Paramount Pictures (1935-1936) and as the general stage director at the American Showshop at the President Theatre in New York City (1937-...