Scope and Contents
The papers consist of correspondence written to Constance Welch primarily by former students, some on the occasion of her retirement from Yale University, and a desk diary, 1952.
Dates
- 1944-1976
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
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 William Swan, 2004.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
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 written to Constance Welch primarily by former students, some on the occasion of her retirement from Yale University, and a desk diary, 1952.
Biographical / Historical
Constance Welch received her B.L. and B.S. degrees in 1922, and an M.A., 1924, from Northwestern University. She joined the Department of Drama faculty in 1929 as an instructor in diction. She later was an assistant professor, 1932-1938, and associate professor, 1938-1967, of play production, and from 1939 to 1967 was head of the acting department which she founded. After reaching the mandatory retirement age in 1967, she taught at Southern Connecticut State College, Brown University, and Florida Atlantic University until 1974. Welch was also involved in summer stock productions and on Broadway and directed the Yale Radio Plays produced by playwriting students. She died in New Haven on June 20, 1976.
- Title
- Guide to the Constance Welch Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Staff of Manuscripts and Archives
- Date
- December 2004
- 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
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
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New Haven, CT 06511