Scope and Contents
The papers consist largely of short stories, reviews, criticism, notes, and a small quantity of correspondence.
Dates
- 1894-1948
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of F. C. Canfield, 1959; and transferred from the Frank McMullan Papers, 1988.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged by accession.
Extent
3.25 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Abstract
The papers consist largely of short stories, reviews, criticism, notes, and a small quantity of correspondence.
Biographical / Historical
Walter P. Eaton: worked in the drama department, New York Tribune, 1902-1907; drama critic, New York Sun, 1907-1908; drama critic, American Magazine, 1909-1918; professor of playwriting, Yale University, 1933-1947; free-lance drama and theater critic; author.
- Title
- Guide to the Walter Prichard Eaton Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Staff of Manuscripts and Archives
- Date
- October 1984
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
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New Haven, CT 06511