Found 4 collections related to Federal Theatre Project (U.S.)

The Hallie Flanagan papers span the years 1923-1963 and reflect many aspects of her career: teaching and directing, writing and speech-giving, and her leadership of the Federal Theatre Project. Correspondence makes up a large part of the collection and has been arranged in three series: general correspondence, Federal Theatre prject, and Vassar/Smith correspondence. Other correspondence can be found in the files on the closing of the Federal Theatre Project. The strength of the collection lies in the materials on the Federal Theatre Project and her college theater materials. The files on the Federal Theatre touch on almost every aspect of the project from beginning to end through memos, reports, production files, correspondence, speeches, articles, scripts and scrapbooks. The Vassar and Smith materials consist of notes used for her classes, articles and speeches, production files, photographs, clippings and correspondence. less

This collection documents the professional life of Don Oscar Becque, a dancer, choreographer, director, and teacher of modern dance. Drafts and extensive notes for book projects, essays, course development and individual lessons regarding his work in the field of dance, body mechanics, and movement theory make up the bulk of the collection. The collection also includes Becque's research materials, consisting of annotated press clippings and notes; correspondence; publicity materials; résumés; photographs; and a small amount of personal material. less

Clinton P. King, Jr. was a theatrical stage manager. The Clinton King, Jr. papers (1889-1966, bulk 1904-1966) contain programs, photographs, correspondence, scripts, clippings, prop lists, tour itineraries, and other papers and memorabilia from King's theater career. The collection includes material related to King's work with the New Jersey Federal Theatre Project and with a USO Camp Shows touring production of Arsenic and Old Lace in Europe in 1945. The collection also contains King's collection of programs, mostly from Newark and New York City theater productions. less