mss0099_0843.xml Finding aid for Bernard F. Dukore collection of Barrie Stavis papers1989–1994 University of Delaware Library, Special Collections University of Delaware Library
Newark, Delaware 19717-5267 Phone: 302-831-2229 Fax: 302-831-6003 URL: http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/spec/
Date encoded (2009 May 7) Finding aid encoded 2009 May 7 English Bernard F. Dukore collection of Barrie Stavis papers1989–1994 Special Collections Department, University of Delaware Library
Newark, Delaware 19717-5267 Phone: 302-831-2229 Fax: 302-831-6003 URL: http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/spec/
 Dukore, Bernard Frank, 1931- Bernard F. Dukore collection of Barrie Stavis papers1989–1994 MSS 099, F843 2 items and 1 audiocassette The papers comprise Bernard F. Dukore's collection of Barrie Stavis materials, including a letter, playscript, and audiocassette. Materials entirely in English. University of Delaware Library - Special Collections Source

Gift of Bernard F. Dukore, April 2009.

 Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

 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 Department, University of Delaware Library, http://www.lib.udel.edu/cgi-bin/askspec.cgi

 Citation

MSS 099, F843, Bernard F. Dukore collection of Barrie Stavis papers, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.

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

Processed and encoded by Anita Wellner, May 2009.

 Biographical Notes

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.

"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.

 Selected Search Terms Personal Names Stavis, Barrie. Topical Terms Dramatists, American--20th century--Sources. Form/Genre Terms Letters (correspondence) Audiotapes.Scripts (documents) Personal Contributors Hoiby, Lee.Stavis, Barrie. Related Materials in this Repository

This item forms part of MSS 099 Miscellaneous Literary and Historical Manuscripts.

Barrie Stavis papers

 Detailed Contents List 57 F843 Barrie Stavis autograph letter1989 November 2 1 item (1 p.)

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

57 F843 Lamp at Midnight playscript1989 1 item (99 pp.)

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.

 57 F843 Galileo Galilei oratorio recording1994 November 12 1 item

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.