Collection of material about the Federal Theatre Project, 1936-1990

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Summary

Creators:
Morehead, Hubert, collector.
Abstract:
The Federal Theatre Project was funded by the U.S. government as part of the Works Projects Administration (WPA) to create jobs for unemployed theatre workers during the Great Depression (1935-39). The collection includes copies of scripts from a collection on the Federal Theatre Project's scripts at George Mason University, videotaped interviews with Gene Stone and Jeff Corey, and statements made before the House Committee on Un-American Activities and Subcommittee on Appropriations.
Extent:
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.

Background

Scope and content:

Primarily includes copies of scripts from a collection on the Federal Theatre Project's scripts at George Mason University. Also included are videotaped interviews with Gene Stone and Jeff Corey and statements made before the House Committee on Un-American Activities and Subcommittee on Appropriations.

Biographical / historical:

The Federal Theatre Project was funded by the U.S. government as part of the Works Projects Administration (WPA) to create jobs for unemployed theater workers during the Great Depression (1935-1939). Productions included classical and modern drama, children's plays, puppet shows, musical comedies, and documentary theatre. The project was terminated in 1939 by congressional action following investigations by the House Committee on Un-American Activities and Subcommittee on Appropriations.

Acquisition information:
Martha and Hugh Morehead, May 15, 1990.
Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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