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Donald J. McCann Papers
A description of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives
Finding aid created by: Hadiya Lee
Date: 2024
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Finding aid created by: Hadiya Lee
Date: 2024
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| Creator: | McCann, Donald J. |
| Title: | Donald J. McCann Papers |
| Dates: | 1939-1959 |
| Size: | 3 boxes |
| Abstract: | Materials related to the Four Bell Playhouse including correspondence, photographs, publications, sound recordings, and phonograph records |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 |
Donald J. McCann (1922-2004) was a World War II veteran and attended Syracuse University under the GI Bill, graduating with a bachelor's degree from the College of Liberal Arts in 1949. He was born in Oswego, New York. In the mid-1950’s he joined the Oswego Players and directed numerous plays for the organization. McCann also participated in the radio drama group, the Four Bell Playhouse, that he formed with several Syracuse University alumni. McCann helped write, act, direct, and produce original scripts for the Four Bell Playhouse.
The Donald J. McCann Papers contain phonograph records and sound recordings of rehearsals and programs put on by the Four Bell Playhouse. The collection also includes correspondence, photographs, publications, and other printed materials related to the Four Bell Playhouse.
Access Restrictions:
The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact the University Archives for more information.
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.
Entries for Donald J. McCann can be found in the Syracuse University Commencement Reference Collection and the Syracuse University Directories dated 1945/46-1949/50.
Names
McCann, Donald J.
Syracuse University -- Alumni and alumnae.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Subjects
Drama.
Radio plays.
Radio.
Veterans.
Actors.
Dramatists.
Higher education.
Producers and directors.
Types of Material
Correspondence.
Phonograph records.
Photographs.
Publications (documents)
Sound recordings.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Donald J. McCann Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Posthumous gift of Donald J. McCann in 2005.
Processing Information
The collection is unprocessed.
Materials remain in their original order.
An inventory has not yet been created for this collection. Please contact the Repository listed above for more information.