Scope and Contents
The papers consist of correspondence, subject files, articles, speeches, book reviews, and material on the Yale School of Drama, including Cole's course notes, production notes, reports, financial papers and slides of productions. The subject files are of particular interest for the material from the early days of television, ca. 1948. Cole's work as a theater consultant is shown in the blue prints and other material prepared for theaters in Dresden, Malmo, Philadelphia and Stanford.
Dates
- 1935-1978
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This bulk of the materials are open for research. A file of student grades in the 1980 accession is restricted until April 8, 2055, and Accession 1986-M-032 is closed until processed.
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 Edward C. Cole, 1970 and 1980, and transferred from the Yale Drama School, 1985; the Yale Drama Library, 1989; and the Yale Art and Architecture Library, 2006.
Extent
38.83 Linear Feet (52 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 of correspondence, subject files, articles, speeches, book reviews, and material on the Yale School of Drama, including Cole's course notes, production notes, reports, financial papers and slides of productions. The subject files are of particular interest for the material from the early days of television, ca. 1948. Cole's work as a theater consultant is shown in the blue prints and other material prepared for theaters in Dresden, Malmo, Philadelphia and Stanford.
Biographical / Historical
Edward C. Cole (1904-): faculty member of the Yale University School of Drama, 1930-1966; production consultant for TV station WRGB, Schnectady, 1944; theater planning consultant from 1937.
- Title
- Guide to the Edward Cyrus Cole Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Manuscripts and Archives Staff
- Date
- May 1982
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Created In Accordance With Manuscripts And Archives Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
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Location
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