Bernard F. Dukore collection of Barrie Stavis papers

Summary

Creator: Dukore, Bernard F., 1931-
Date(s): 1989-1994
Call Number: MSS 0099, F0843
Language: Materials entirely in English.
Abstract: The papers comprise Bernard F. Dukore's collection of Barrie Stavis materials, including a letter, playscript, and audiocassette.
Physical Description:
  • 2 items
  • 1 audio cassette
Source: Gift of Bernard F. Dukore, April 2009.
Processing: Processed and encoded by Anita Wellner, May 2009. Further encoded by George Apodaca, October 2015. Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Biographical and Historical Notes

Bernard Frank Dukore (1931- )

Bernard Frank Dukore is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus (Theatre Arts) of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. American playwright and author Barrie Stavis Stavis wrote numerous dramas, including ones about historical figures Galileo, Joe Hill, John Brown, and Joseph.

Sources

"RÉSUMÉ (ABRIDGED)." Department of Theatre Arts at Virginia Tech, Bernard F. Dukore. http://www.theatre.vt.edu/Department/facultypages/DukoreRESUME.pdf (accessed May 2009).

"Barrie Stavis." Contemporary Authors Online. http://galenet.galegroup.com (accessed May 2009).

Scope and Content Note

The papers comprise Bernard F. Dukore's collection of Barrie Stavis manuscripts. The materials consist of a handwritten letter from Stavis to Dukore regarding his play, Lamp at Midnight, a typescript of the same play, as well as an audio cassette tape recording of the 1994 Princeton Pro Musica production of Lee Hoiby's oratorio, Galileo Galilei, for which Barrie Stavis wrote the libretto. These items were originally included with a gift of Dukore's collection of Barrie Stavis books, which were cataloged for Special Collections.

Using these materials

Shelving Summary

  • F843 (Letter and playscript): Shelved in SPEC MSS 099 manuscript boxes
  • F843 (Audio cassette tape): Shelved in SPEC Media audio cassettes

Box 57, F0843 (Letter and playscript): Shelved in SPEC MSS 099 manuscript boxes.

Box 57, F0843 (Audio cassette tape): Shelved in SPEC Media audio cassettes.

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

MSS 0099, F0843, Bernard F. Dukore collection of Barrie Stavis papers, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.

Related Materials in this Repository

This item forms part of MSS 0099 Miscellaneous Literary and Historical Manuscripts.

Barrie Stavis papers.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, http://library.udel.edu/spec/askspec/

Container List

Barrie Stavis autograph letter, 1989 November 2 1 item (1 p.) Box 57, F0843

One autograph letter signed by Barrie Stavis written to Dukore on November 2, 1989, regarding his play, Lamp at Midnight .

Lamp at Midnight playscript, 1989 1 item (99 pp.) Box 57, F0843

Photocopied typescript of Barrie Stavis's play Lamp at Midnight , with title and author's name embossed on the red paper covers. Probably dated circa 1989 according to Stavis's letter to Dukore.

Galileo Galilei oratorio recording, 1994 November 12 1 item Box 57, F0843

An audio cassette tape recording of the November 12, 1994, Princeton Pro Musica production of Lee Hoiby's oratorio, Galileo Galilei , for which Barrie Stavis wrote the libretto.

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