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Archives of American Art
Federal Theater Project (Conn.) records of Gertrude DonDero
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.fedethea
- Creators:
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Federal Theater Project (Conn.)
- Dates:
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1936-1937
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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80 Items(on partial microfilm reel)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Programs of plays produced by the FTP in Connecticut, 1936-1937; and lists, press clippings, and photographs regarding the work of Gertrude DonDero.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The Federal Theater Project (FTP) was a program established under the Federal Project No. One of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935. It sought to create employment for actors and others involved in the performing arts during the Depression. Gertrude DonDero was the state director of the Connecticut Federal Theater Project.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel NDA1 available for use at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals returned to Gertrude DonDero after microfilming.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lent for microfilming 1964 by Gertrude DonDero.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Related Materials
Related Materials
Federal Theater Project papers also at Syracuse University.
Keywords
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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