Alfonso Paso papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Alfonso Paso papers
Creator: Unknown
Inclusive Dates: 1960-1967
Language(s): Spanish
Extent: 2.4 Linear Feet 2 cartons, 1 document box
Collection Number: ms3220
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Alfonoso Paso (1926-1978) was a Spanish playwright. His first comedy came in 1947, but he became more conservative as theater did in the 1950s and 1960s. His 1963 play "El canto de la Cigarra" was shown on Broadway, it was the first Spanish authored play to be on Broadway. In the 1970s, he experimented with journalism.

Scope and Content

The collection contains listings of monthly periodicals in Spanish from a clipping service in Spain entitled "The News." Clippings relate to Paso and productions of his plays and range from 1960-1967. All clippings file envelopes are addressed to John C. Dowling, who was installed as the Chairman of the Department of Spain and Portugal at Indiana University and was a professor of foreign languages in Texas. Also included is a pamphlet of biographical information.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Alfonso Paso papers, ms3220, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the University of Georgia Libraries.

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