"The Confederacy" Performance Program, 1958

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from "The Confederacy" Performance Program must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "The Confederacy" Performance Program, Ms2011-112, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The collection contains the 1958 performance program of "The Confederacy."
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "The Confederacy" Performance Program, Ms2011-112, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of one program from the performance "The Confederacy"--a play "based on the life of Robert E. Lee." Samuel Selden and The Tidewater Historic Drama Association are listed as director and producers, respectively. The program further details the play, cast and staff.

Biographical / historical:

"The Confederacy" opened on July 1, 1958 at the Robert E. Lee Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Va. The play, based on the life of Robert E. Lee, ran till the summer of 1959.

Acquisition information:
Special Collections purchased the "The Confederacy" Performance Program in July 2011.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the "The Confederacy" Performance Program was completed in November 2011.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged by material type.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Civil War