Guide to the Sybil Eliza Jones Papers
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2008-02-26
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Guide to the Sybil Eliza Jones Papers
1900/1948
Special Collections & University Archives
Overview of the Collection
Collection Title: Sybil Eliza Jones Papers
Dates: 1900-1948
Identification: MS-0316
Creator:
Jones, Sybil Eliza
Physical Description: 0.42 linear ft
Language of Materials:
English
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://library.sdsu.edu/scua
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
Biographical Information:
Sybil Eliza Jones came to San Diego State University in 1925 where, for 23 years, she was a teacher of dramatics and an associate
professor of Speech Arts. She was known as a skillful writer and producer of numerous plays, short stories, and musical scores.
Access Terms
This collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Topical Term:
Theater -- California -- San Diego -- History -- 20th century -- Sources
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use:
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but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
Conditions Governing Access:
This collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation:
Identification of item, folder title, box number, Sybil Eliza Jones Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, Library
and Information Access, San Diego State University.
Related Materials:
Additional information regarding Sybil Eliza Jones can be found in the SDSU Biographical File.
Arrangement of Materials:
I. Plays
II. Music
III. Scrapbooks
IV. Course Outlines and Lessons
V. Miscellaneous
Scope and Contents
The small collection consists of plays that Jones wrote for students in the Drama Department and Speech Arts Department while
at San Diego State, musical compositions (presumably also performed at SDSU), and course materials for music theory and drama
classes. The Sybil Eliza Jones Papers are organized into five series:
Plays,
Music,
Scrapbooks,
Course Outlines and Lessons, and
Miscellaneous.
Detailed List of Contents
Box 1, Folder 2
Opening Doors of "Sisters"
1917
Box 1, Folder 3
"The Peace of Victory"
1919
Box 1, Folder 4
Outline of the Pageants "Bearers of Light"
1937
Box 1, Folder 5
"His Sister's Friend - A Leap Year Comedy"
Box 1, Folder 12
Pasadena Community Playhouse Program "The Master of Shadows"
1920
Box 1, Folder 13
"San Diego State Teacher's College Theatre Guild"
1933 - 34
Scope and Contents
scrapbook
Box 1, Folder 14
Drama Scrapbook and newspaper clippings
1938
Box 1, Folder 15
"American Impressions," by Ellen Terry
Course Outlines and Lessons
Box 1, Folder 16
Juvenile and adult musical theory course notes
Miscellaneous Sybil Eliza Jones
Box 1, Folder 18
Playscripts and theatre magazines
1900, 1917, 1920
Box 1, Folder 20
Sybil Eliza Jones eulogy
1948
Box 1, Folder 21
Sybil Eliza Jones notes on "The Miracle"
1927
