Collection inventory

Summary
Creator:	Syracuse University.
Title:	Syracuse University Drama Department Records
Dates:	1964-2012
Size:	approximately 17 linear feet
Abstract:	Faculty minutes, annual reports, budget information, playbills, programs, audiovisual materials and drama season records from the Syracuse University Drama Department
Language:	English
Repository:	University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives

Historical Note

The Drama Department originated in Syracuse University's School of Oratory in 1913, which offered a course of study in dramatic and platform art. In 1921 the School of Public Speech and Dramatic Art opened, serving students with an interest in dramatic reading, stagecraft, and dramatic technique. In 1927 Professor Sawyer Falk became the Director of Dramatic Activities and Chairman of the Department of Drama, turning the program into what it is today. Under Falk's direction from 1927 to 1961, the Drama Department offered students an immersive and professional theater environment that received national recognition for the unique opportunities it provided for training in acting, stagecraft, and the theater. The Drama Department has been part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts since its opening in 1971.

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Scope and Content Note

The Syracuse University Drama Department Records contain various materials which document the department's history, including subject files, faculty meeting minutes, annual reports, budget information, playbills and other printed materials, and drama season records.

Audiovisual materials comprise U-matic tapes and one vinyl record that document theatrical productions.

The rest of the collection is unprocessed and not open to researchers.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

Access to audiovisual media requires advance notice to produce a listening copy.

Only films have been processed. Unprocessed materials are closed to researchers.

School, college and department records are restricted to the office of origin for 30 years. Faculty personnel files are restricted for 80 years from date of separation from the University. Requests to use restricted records must be obtained in writing from the office of origin.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Related Material

The Syracuse University Archives contain clipping files for the Drama Department, the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and the School of Public Speech and Dramatic Art. Photographs documenting the Drama Department can be found in the Syracuse University Photograph Collection. Additional information about Sawyer Falk can be found in the Sawyer Falk Papers.

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Selected Search Terms

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Syracuse University Drama Department Records,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Transfer from the Syracuse University Drama Department from 1971 to 2011.

Processing Information

Only the audiovisual materials have been processed in this collection. Other materials have not been processed.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: Hadiya Lee
Date: 2024
Revision history: Aug 2024 - Audiovisual materials inventory added (MAM)

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Arrangement

Audiovisual materials are arranged alphabetically by title.

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Inventory

	Audiovisual materials
		Request materials using ID numbers, for example ID#: sua_drama_006
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Actors Unit 8 (dub 1) 4 January 1985 - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 62:00) (ID#: sua_drama_006)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Actors Unit 8 (dub 2) 4 January 1985 - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 62:00) (ID#: sua_drama_007)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Choreography Unit 9 (dub 1) undated - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 25:30) (ID#: sua_drama_008)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Final Production, Unit 12, tape 1 (dub 1) 2 January 1985 - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 56:05) (ID#: sua_drama_002)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Final Production, Unit 12, tape 1 (dub 3) 2 January 1985 - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 56:05) (ID#: sua_drama_003)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Final Production, Unit 12, tape 2 (dub 2) 2 January 1985 - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 55:48) (ID#: sua_drama_004)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Final Production, Unit 12, tape 2 (dub 3) 2 January 1985 - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 55:48) (ID#: sua_drama_005)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Sound Unit 10 (dub 1) undated - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 20:51) (ID#: sua_drama_009)
Box 7		Dark of the moon, Sound Unit 10 (dub 3) undated - Integration of Theatre Arts (U-matic; running time 20:51) (ID#: sua_drama_010)
		Standing room only, original cast of 80 [students] undated - accompanied by the original record sleeve (Vinyl record; running time 30:00) (ID#: sua_drama_001)
			ACC5612
			The recording is Syracuse University production, music and lyrics by Ken Luchs and Sid Kalcheim; Sawyer Falk, producer, Gil Cates, director. Side 1: 1. S. R. O. [Standing room only]; 2. How to a college boy do you say no?; 3. De big hotel; 4. Is there a way?; 5. He's in forestry; 6. Have yo been in love?; Side 2: Pass in review; 2. It's gonna get cold; 3. Carnival finale: Carnival Comin'; The tent is raised; Crookedest game; Ferris wheel; Wonderful day; The stars appear; S. R. O. [Standing room only].

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