Scope and Contents
The collection contains writings and other material documenting the early career of playwright Robert J. Hare Powel. Writings include scenarios, outlines, and drafts for scripts of stage plays, most of which appear to date from the late-1920s to mid-1930s. Other materials include correspondence, photographs, and a scrapbook documenting Powel's work and theater generally. Correspondence consists of letters to Powel and comments regarding productions of his plays. Photographs consist of stage shots of Yale productions and cartes de visite of actors. The scrapbook contains clippings, printed ephemera, such as theater programs, and photographs.
Dates
- 1869-1959
Creator
Language
English
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Robert J. Hare Powel Papers is the physical property of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the authors or their legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the appropriate curator.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. H. C. Howells (formerly Powel), 1978.
Arrangement
Organized into two series: I. Writings, 1928-1957. II. Other Material, 1869-1959.
Extent
1.92 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The papers contain writings and other materials documenting the early career of playwright Robert J. Hare Powel. Writings include scenarios, outlines, and drafts for scripts of stage plays, most of which appear to date from the late-1920s to mid-1930s. Other materials include correspondence, photographs, and a scrapbook documenting Powel's work and theater generally. Correspondence consists of letters to Powel and comments regarding productions of his plays. Photographs consist of stage shots of Yale productions and cartes de visite of actors. The scrapbook contains clippings, printed ephemera, such as theater programs, and photographs.
Robert J. Hare Powel
Robert J. Hare Powel, graduate of the Yale School of Drama (1930) and playwright.
Processing Information
The collection received preliminary processing around the time of acquisition in 1978. During reprocessing of the collection in 2011, writings and other materials were established as separate series and arranged alphabetically by title and material type respectively.
Formerly classed as Za Powel.
Formerly classed as Za Powel.
- Title
- Guide to the Robert J. Hare Powel Papers
- Author
- by Michael Rush and Aubrey Novak
- Date
- 2011
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository