COLLECTION DESCRIPTION
Scrapbook for 1916-1921 when Cornell undergraduate. Several documents and publications with scientific focus, specifically physics. Professional papers and correspondence concerning coursework in the Speech and Drama department and Cornell University Theatre. Scripts and statistical documents for Cornell Dramatic Club and Cornell Summer Theatre. Assorted papers concerning Cornell University ROTC, Cornell WEAI radio station, and other undergraduate organizations. Professional documents and correspondence addressing Ithaca and upstate New York area, focusing on theatre companies and performances. Technical and commercial publications, journal articles, and newspaper articles concerning theatre and film accomplishments, updates, and pop culture. International and national playbills and brochures for various theatre performances.
Dates
- 1914-1983.
Creator
- Stainton, Walter. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Walter Stainton graduated from Cornell in the Class of 1920 and later returned as a professor of Speech and Drama. He was heavily involved on campus in the ROTC program and Cornell WEAI radio station but poured most of his resources into Cornell University Theatre. He eventually inherited the role of director from A.M. Drummond and was often consulted for assistance by other institutions with theatre construction and performance inquires. Stainton also led the university's film program and was deeply involved with the showing of new and classic films on campus. He was a member of multiple theatre and film organizations, including the Society for Cinema Studies and the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures. Stainton also focused specifically in his own work on Ithaca's past film industry and the history of film and theatre in Upstate New York.
Extent
14.5 cubic feet. (14.5 cubic feet.)
Abstract
Professional papers, and records of the Cornell Dramatic Club; also student scrapbook.
SERIES LIST
Series I. Speeches by W.H. Stainton
Series II. Contributions to Articles, Publications, and Presentations Articles Presentations/Conferences Reviews Miscellaneous
Series III. Theatre Information Lyceum Theatre Strand Theatre Other Theatres in Ithaca Other Theatres in United States Theatre Genres
Series IV. Theatre Productions National Playbills and Programs International Playbills and Programs
Series V. Theatre Construction Lighting Catalogs Lighting Articles Lighting Notes Technical Catalogs and Pamphlets Construction and Design Articles Acoustics and Sound Articles Technical Photos
Series VI. Cornell University Campus General Campus Willard Straight Hall/Theatre Statler Hall
Series VII. Cornell Dramatic Club Books and Documents from Past Plays Playbills Administration Documents Financial Documents Correspondence CDC 50th Anniversary Performance Photos Miscellaneous
Series VIII. Other Cornell University Undergraduate Fields and Organizations Cornell WEAI Radio Station Cornell Productions and Concerts Cornell R.O.T.C. Cornell Summer Theatre Cornell University Theatre Cornell University Alumni Cornell Cinema Cornell Greek Life Summer Ithaca
Series IX. W. H. Stainton Personal and Professional Documents Undergraduate Documents Course Related Documents Student Papers and Research Scheduling and Faculty Related Documents Graduate Students Assorted Notes Assorted Correspondence Society for Cinema Studies Miscellaneous
Series X. Ithaca and Upstate New York Dewitt Historical Society
Series XI. Assorted Newspaper and Magazine Articles Film Articles Theatre Articles
Series XII. Assorted Publications
Series XIII. Miscellaneous
Physical Description
Correspondence, printed materials
General
- Contact Information:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524rareref@cornell.eduhttp://rmc.library.cornell.edu
- Compiled by:
- RMC Staff
- Date completed:
- March 2013
- EAD encoding:
- Kathleen Cruz, March 2013
- Date modified:
- Marcie Farwell, May 2016
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Compiled by RMC Staff
- Date
- February 2012
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu