Document Type

Finding Aid

Publication Date

11-9-2018

Inclusive Dates--Span

1947-1991

Inclusive Dates--Bulk

1947-1991

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains photos, newspapers articles, programs, and correspondence related to Collier's career teaching theater and drama.

Biographical Note

Dr. Gaylan Jane Collier earned a BA from Abilene Christian College, MA from the State University of Iowa, and later a PhD from the University of Denver. She taught communications, theater, and drama at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Abilene Christian College (1950-1960), Idaho State University, Sam Houston State College, and Texas Christian University.

Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives also holds the Collier Collection of printed materials which primarily came from Dr. Collier’s holdings.

Arrangement

This collection has been reboxed but remains in the order in which it was found in University Manuscripts.

Content List

Box 1
[First Folder] Finding Aid
Scrapbook | 1950-1952
Includes photos, newspaper articles, programs, and correspondence

Box 2
Scrapbook | 1952-1958
Includes photos, newspaper articles, programs, and correspondence

Box 3
Scrapbook | 1958-1960
Includes photos, newspaper articles, programs, and correspondence

Box 4
Scrapbook | 1954-1959
Includes photos, newspaper articles, programs, and correspondence
Bachelor of Arts | Abilene Christian College | August 23, 1946
Master of Arts | State University of Iowa | August 10, 1949
Doctor of Philosophy | The University of Denver | August 23, 1957
Framed Certificate | Friends of the ACU Library “Friend of the Year” | 1991
Framed Certificate | Texas Christian University Board of Trustees Citation | April 17, 1991
Appreciation of Service Plaque | Texas Christian University | 1967-1991
Photo of Dr. Gaylan Jane Collier | Placed in Oversized Storage

Box 5
Newspaper clippings, programs, and playbills related to Collier’s time at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Abilene Christian College, Idaho State University, and Sam Houston State College
Correspondence, notes, and letters
Notepads related to directing shows
Photographs
Notes and papers from Collier’s time as a student at the University of Denver

Language

ENGLISH

Extent of Collection

5 linear feet (5 boxes)

Manuscript Number

Center for Restoration Studies Manuscripts #409

Physical Location

Center for Restoration Studies

Use Restrictions

Open to researchers. Contact Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives to make an appointment.

Processing Status

Processed

Finding Aid created by

Brady Cox, Mac Ice, Amanda Dietz

Comments

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