Canfield, Curtis, 1903-1986 (AC 1925)
Person
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Amherst College Dramatic Activities Collection
Collection
Identifier: MA.00146
Abstract
The collection includes surviving programs, scripts, photographs, slides, set and costume designs, publicity material, posters, newspaper clippings, and audio/video material that chronicle the conceptualization, creation, production and review of hundreds of Amherst College theater and dance productions.
Dates:
1826-present
F. Curtis Canfield (AC 1925), formerly Stanley King Professor of Dramatic Arts, 1979 February 12
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Subject coverage: Entering Amherst College and undergraduate experience, Extracurricular activities in the theatre, Begins career in repertory theatre in Northampton, Invited by President Olds to coach and teach at Amherst, Named instructor in Dramatic arts, Stanley King's interest in theatre, Physical handicaps of College Hall, Building of Kirby Theatre, Masquers performances in Vienna, Burgess Meredith's audition as a freshman and early career, Other students who worked in theatre as...
Dates:
1979 February 12
F. Curtis Canfield (AC 1925) Papers
Collection
Identifier: MA.00081
Abstract
Drama professor and director. Collection includes course and lecture notes, as well as some correspondence, newspaper clippings, framed portraits and photographs, and material for Canfield's books.
Dates:
1929-1981
Julius Caesar - programs and ephemera, March-April 1949
File — Box 20: [Barcode: Dram Act 20], Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Includes a chapel talk by Curtis Canfield.
Dates:
March-April 1949