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School of Theatre and Dance Records

 Series
Identifier: Series 228

Scope and Content

Collection contains various adminstrative records from the University of Florida's School of Theatre and Dance. Includes meeting minutes, self-study reports, strategic planning information, programs and event flyers, and other administratvive materials. Also includes production materials for various plays and performances by the School of Theatre and Dance.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990 - 2023

Creator

Access

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Biographical/Historical Note

The University of Florida's College of Arts and Sciences had a Department of Speech that held courses in theatre history, appreciation, and actual drama production beginning in 1930. In 1971 the Theatre Department was established in the College of Architecture and Fine Arts. The Department of Theatre was named as such until 2000, when it was renamed to the Department of Theatre and Dance. The Department was renamed to the School of Theatre and Dance in 2004.

Extent

8 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Collection contains various administrative records from the University of Florida's School of Theatre and Dance. Includes meeting minutes, self-study reports, strategic planning information, programs and event flyers, and other administrative materials. Also includes production materials for various plays and performances by the School of Theatre and Dance.

Arrangement

Arranged into two series.

Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the School of Theatre and Dance, in 2024 and 2025.

Title
A Guide to the School of Theatre and Dance Records
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by Dalia Dooley
Date
June 2025
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755