Edward Charles Mabie papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: RG99.0188

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The papers of Edward C. Mabie include newspaper clippings, nine boxes of correspondence (arranged alphabetically), magazines, notebooks, speeches, memorabilia, and radio programs. Much of the history of the growth of the University Theatre, both physically and in curriculum is contained in these materials. Mabie's notes show the development of the Department of Speech, and Iowa school system changes as well. Also presented are Works Progress Administration (WPA) dealings, high school debates, Dartmouth College notes, positions at Illinois and Kentucky, and his hobbies of gardening and raising poultry.

Photographs: Box 9 , 14, 18, 23, 39; Negatives: Box 18, 20.

Dates

Creation: 1907 - 1956

Creator

Mabie, Edward Charles (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical or Historical Information

Robert Hedges, August 1964

Extent

19.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Professor and Head of Speech and Dramatic Art. Director of University Theatre. Regional director of Federal Theatre Projects of the WPA. First president of the American Educational Theatre Association and a pioneer in the development of regional theatre.

Physical Access Requirements

The University of Iowa Libraries supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted by their fragile condition or by contractual agreement with donors, and it may not be possible at all times to provide appropriate machinery for reading, viewing or accessing non-paper-based materials. Please read our Please read The University of Iowa Libraries' statement on Property Rights, usecoll Law, and Permissions to Use Unpublished Materials

Method of Acquisition

These papers were given to the University of Iowa Libraries by Mrs. Edward Charles Mabie.

Related Materials

Federal Theatre Project Scripts and Papers Collection (MsC0314), Dept. of Special Collections, University of Iowa Libraries. Folder, "Mabie, Edward Charles," in Faculty and Staff Vertical Files Collection (RG01.0015.003) Records of the Dept. of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts (RG06.0038.001)

Other Descriptive Information

http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/scua/archives/guides/RG99.0188.htm

Subjects

Topical

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Author: Robert Hedges, August 1964; Denise Anderson August 2008. Guide posted to the Internet 2004; updated January 2008.
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin