Joseph E. Wright Papers
Scope and Contents
This one linear foot collection contains five series in 38 file folders:
Series I contains ephemeral items related to George Bernard Shaw
Series II contains incoming correspondence from a teacher and her class who attended a production of Hamlet
Series III contains a poem written by Donald Davidson to the cast of the first Singin Billy production
Series IV contains prompt books for plays
Series V contains theatre programs.
Dates
- Creation: 1931 - 1968
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials from this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Vanderbilt’s Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Biographical Note - Joseph E. Wright
Joseph E. Wright (1918-) was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He received is B.S. from Memphis State College in 1938; his M.A. from Northwestern University in 1946; and completed additional graduate work at Columbia University. He served in the military during World War II. During his life he produced plays for highschool and college students, adults, and military personnel. Joseph Wright began his employment with Vanderbilt University in 1946 as Assistant Professor of Dramatics and Public Speaking. In addition to his teaching duties in dramatic literature, he served as Director of the Vanderbilt University Theatre. He retired in 1986.
Full Extent
1.26 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains material related to theatre, plays, George Bernard Shaw, and Donald Davidson and was donated by Joseph E. Wright.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Joseph E. Wright.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Joseph E. Wright Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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