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Edward C. Crouse University Theatre collection
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Edward C. Crouse University Theatre collection | |
| Creator: Crouse, Edward C., 1908-1975 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1930-1946 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes) | |
| Collection Number: ms980 | |
| Repository: University of Georgia Archives | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Edward Crouse was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in October of 1908. He received the degrees of A. B., 1929, and M. A., 1936, in journalism from the University of Wisconsin. From 1939-1940 he did post graduate work in drama at Yale. Crouse came to the University of Georgia in 1930 as an instructor in Journalism. From 1930-1942 he taught journalism, drama, directed the plans and designed the sets for the productions of the University Theatre. From 1942-1946 he was granted a leave of absence from the University to join the Armed Forces during World War II, where he served with distinction and received an honorable discharge with the rank of Captain. In 1946 he returned briefly to the University of Georgia where he directed an all-veteran cast in the production of John Patrick's "The Hasty Heart." He resigned from the University during the summer of 1946. Crouse went to New York in 1947, where he was associated with Edward Wormley and Associates for 21 years until his retirement in 1968. He died at his home in Weston, Connecticut, on Tuesday, November 25, 1975.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of scrapbooks, biographical material, pictures, clippings, broadsides, programs, and one book. All concern the activities and productions of the University Theatre under the direction of Edward C. Crouse, Head of the Drama Department. Productions under Mr. Crouse's Aegis, although staged, produced, and acted by college students, were of a professional calibre.
Organization and Arrangement
Arranged in chronological order.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Edward C. Crouse University Theatre collection, ms980, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
For more information see An Historical Survey of the Non-professional Theatrical Activities at the University of Georgia, 1785-1955 by Bernice June Maxwell, 1956, held by the University of Georgia libraries.