Bruce Shapiro papers

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: Bruce Shapiro papers

Dates: 1918, 1994

Collection Number: 1999-38

Creator/Collector:

Extent: 1 folder

Repository: GLBT Historical Society

San Francisco, California 94103

Abstract: The Bruce Shapiro papers contain materials from his 1994 theater production of Sophie Treadwell's 1928 play, "Machinal" at the Balch Arena Theater at Tufts University. Treadwell (1885-1970) was born in Stockton and attended UC-Berkeley, where she studied journalism. The collection includes copies of two 1918 letters Treadwell received from her brother John. The letters may include content related to Babe Bean/Jack Bee Garland.

Language of Material: English

Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. Bruce Shapiro papers. Collection Number: 1999-38. GLBT Historical Society

Acquisition Information

Gift of Bruce G. Shapiro, Tufts University Drama Department, on January 17, 1994.

Scope and Content of Collection

The Bruce Shapiro papers contain materials from his 1994 theater production of Sophie Treadwell's 1928 play, "Machinal" at the Balch Arena Theater at Tufts University. Treadwell (1885-1970) was born in Stockton and attended UC-Berkeley, where she studied journalism. The collection includes copies of two 1918 letters Treadwell received from her brother John. The letters may include content related to Babe Bean. GSSO linked terms: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GSSO_004301

Indexing Terms

Theater