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The Doolittle Collection of Japanese Drama

 Collection
Call Number: DRA 11

Scope and Contents

The collection contains numerous designs of unknown origin depicting scenes from the traditional Japanese stage. The scenes displayed are derived from Noh (or Nō) dramas, a performance tradition which draws on Buddhist scripture and Japanese mythology and combines music, dance, and poetry in a highly formalized staging.

Dates

  • 1897-1974

Language of Materials

In English, French, Chinese, and Japanese.

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has not been transferred to Yale University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Doolittle Collection of Japanese Drama was housed in the former Drama Library until its transfer to the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library in 2008.

Arrangement

Box listing only.

Extent

4.17 Linear Feet (10 boxes)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/arts.dra.0011

Overview

The collection contains numerous designs of unknown origin depicting scenes from the traditional Japanese stage. The scenes displayed are derived from Noh (or Nō) dramas, a performance tradition which draws on Buddhist scripture and Japanese mythology and combines music, dance, and poetry in a highly formalized staging.
Title
Preliminary Guide to the Doolittle Collection of Japanese Drama
Author
Compiled by Jessica Tam
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

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