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Shadow and Substance. March 29, 30, 31, April 1, 1950. Directed by Earl R. Harlan. Setting and technical direction by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 8 8x10 b & w photos; 1 8x10 sepia mounted photo.

Hedda Gabler. Fall 1950. Directed by Allen Fletcher, Technical direction by Joseph Stockdale. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 13 8x10 b & w photos. Stockdale note re Fletcher: Important American director. A.C.T. in San Francisco, American Shakespeare Festival, etc.

Tartuffe. Spring 1951. Directed by Allen Fletcher. Technical direction by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 10 8x10 b & w photos; 1 5x7 b & w photo; 1 8x10 sepia mounted photo.

Macbeth. December 7, 8, 14, 15, 1951. Directed by Ross D. Smith. Setting and costumes designed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 10 8x10 b & w photos. Synopsis of scenes, list of props, description of sound, cues. Costume sketches.

The Glass Menagerie. February 22, 23, 29, March 1, 1952. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Technical Director Burt Drexler. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 10 8x10 b & w photos; 1 11x14 b & w photo. 3 8x10 b & w photos of Linden Chiles, etc. Rehearsal schedule, Timing on all the Scenes, Acts and the Show, Cue sheet. Stockdale notes: Joe's first major production. Got best actress in major role, best actor in major role, best supporting actress. Photos of Linden Chiles who played Gentleman Caller and went to Hollywood. 1/90 his address is: Linden Chiles, 2521 Topanga Skyline Drive, Topanga, CA 90290, (213) 435-3666.

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Box 1 - March 1950 - May 1962 (continued)

The Playboy of the Western World. March 20, 21, 27, 28, 1952. Directed by Erling Kildahl. Technical Direction by Lawrence W. Marks and Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 10 8x10 b & w photos.

Come Back, Little Sheba. February 20, 21, 27, 28, 1953. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Technical Director Paul M. Talley. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 10 8x10 b & w photos. Life story on Shirley Booth. Stockdale note: Joe's second maior production.

Thunder Rock. October 28-November 1, 1953. The University Theatre, University of Denver.

Program. Joseph Stockdale in part of David Charleston. Stockdale notes: Joe Stockdale gets Ph.D. Half-time sabbatical leave from Purdue. Note Michael OfSullivan and Norman Kean take bit parts! Michael got Tony for Tartuffe at Lincoln Center in NYC. Norman was general manager for APA; produced Oh,Calcutta and a couple of years ago killed his wife and committed suicide. Programs for The Glass Menagerie, May 6-10, 1953; Sunday Excursion and Down in the Valley, August 19-22, 1953; Angel in the Pawnshop, December 2-6, 1953; Bernardine, February 10-17, 1954.

Tobias and the Angel. February 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, March 1, 2, 1954. Staged and directed by Alexander Ivo. Denver Civic Theatre.

Program (2 copies), newspaper article, review. Stockdale in part of Bandit. Stockdale note: Joe is on sabbatical half-time from Purdue .

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A Streetcar Named Desire. February 24, 25, 26, 1955. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Production Designed by Sam Marks. Purdue Playshop.

Program (4 copies). 13 8x10 b & w photos; 3 11x14 sepia mounted photos. Lafayette Journal & Courier review. Rehearsal and performance schedule. List of references to reviews, etc.

The Rainmaker. March 2, 3, 1956. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Technical direction David H. Hand. Lobero Theater, Santa Barbara.

Program (3 copies), 7 8x10 b & w photos. Newspaper announcements, reviews. Listing of Speech 155 I1Program of Several Vignettes." Stockdale notes: Joe left Purdue for Asst. Professorship at Santa Barbara College. Mimsy Birch went on in theatre and TV.

Medea. April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 1956. Staged by H. Winston Park. Technical direction by Joseph G. Stockdale. Santa Barbara College Little Theater.

Program, 5 8x10 b & w photos. Listing of Speech 155 "Program of Several Vignettes." Stockdale notes: Joe's year away from P.U. Joe Stockdale set and costumes.

No Time for Comedy. July 17, 18, 19, 20, 1956. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Playshop.

Program. Stockdale note: First thoughts of summer theater.

The Desperate Hours. December 6, 7, 8, 1956. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Sam Marks. Technical direction by Carl White. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 13 8x10 b & w photos; 1 8x10 sepia mounted photo; 1 11x14 sepia mounted photo. Newspaper review, articles.

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No Exit. February 1957. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale.

1 8x10 b & w photo.

The Teahouse of the August Moon. October 31, November 1, 2, 1957. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Sam Marks. Technical direction by D. S. Denbow. Purdue Playshop.

Mailing announcing for the coming production (3 copies). Program, 10 8x10 b & w photos. Audio tape made by Bert Berdis (played Sgt. Gregovich). Stockdale notes: Jack Booch, Bert Berdis both went into professional theater. Isaac Peltynovich--into professional theater in Chicago. Notes: Please see tape- Dick & Bert. This is Bert Berdis who did great things in radio advertising later in life.

Program for opening plays in Loeb Playhouse and Experimental Theatre.

Loeb Playhouse. Caesar and Cleopatra. May 9, 10, 15, 17, 1958. Experimental Theatre. Northern Lights. May 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1958. 11 copies.

Northern Lights. May 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1958. (1) Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Technical direction by James Newburger. Purdue Playshop.

Program (in program for opening play in Loeb Playhouse), 10 5x7 b & w photos. Stockdale notes: Original [play by Douglas S. Denbow, graduate student in theater. Presented as thesis]. First show in Experimental Theatre. Program important because it gives history of Purdue Playshop, 1928-1958.

Northern Lights. (2 )

Prompt book.

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Mister Roberts. October 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 1958. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by James Newburger. Purdue Playshop.

Program, 11 8x10 photos; 16 2x2 color slides.

Death of a Salesman. December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 1958. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by James Newburger. Purdue Playshop.

Program (2 copies), 11 8x10 b & w photos; 12 2x2 color slides. Rehearsal schedule. Congratulatory letter; note from cast member; telegram. Lafayette Journal & Courier ( ? ) , Exponent reviews.

The Diary of Anne Frank. December 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 1959. Purdue Playshop.

Mailing announcement of forthcoming production. File lacks Program. 10 8x10 b & w photos. Rehearsal schedule. Journal & Courier, Exponent reviews. Testimonial phonograph record and card from cast. Card of appreciation from a viewer.

The Glass Menagerie. January 25, 26, 1960. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by James Newburger. Lafayette Little Theatre Association.

Program (6 copies), 14 2x2 color slides.

Tunnel of Love. June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 1960. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Announcement of performances. Summer Times notice. Journal & Courier article re cast, photo spread on theatre traditions. Schedule of try-outs, rehearsals, performances. Stockdale note: This is beginning of Summer Theatre.

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Private Lives. June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1960. Experimental Theatre; July 27, 28, 29, 30, 1960. Dunes Arts Foundation Summer Theatre. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by James Newburger. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Announcement of Purdue performances. Summer Times notices. Programs, newspaper notices and reviews. Schedule of try-outs, rehearsals, performances.

The Moon is Blue. July 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1960. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by James Newburger. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Announcement of performances. Summer Times notice. Newspaper notice. Program, 5 8x10 b & w photos. Schedule of try-outs, rehearsals, performances.

Look Homeward, Angel. August 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 1960. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Barn Theatre, Augusta, Michigan.

Announcements. Program (2 copies). Review. Newspaper biographical article re Stockdale, etc. Program for Teahouse of the August Moon. J. Stockdale, Co-ordinator. Program for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs. J. Stockdale, Assistant Director. Stockdale note: Joe's first Equity production.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. December 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 1960. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Bob G. Ackley. Purdue Playshop.

Announcement of performances. Program, 10 8x10 b & w photos; 1 5x7 b & w inscribed photo. Rehearsal schedule. Purdue Exponent articles, review, etc. Letters to Director, cast, crew.

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Summer Theatre Season 1960. Tunnel of Love. June 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Private Lives. June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 The Moon is Blue. Jly 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Experimental Theatre, Dunes Arts Foundation Summer Theatre.

Correspondence; announcements; programs; rehearsal schedules; newspaper articles, reviews, announcements, advertisements. Attendance and financial records; sample tickets.

Summer Theatre Season 1961. The Marriage-Go-Round. June 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs. , July 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Two for the Seesaw. July 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 ,26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Charley's Aunt. August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Experimental Theatre, Dunes Arts Foundation Summer Theatre.

Correspondence; announcements, programs; newspaper articles, reviews, announcements, advertisements. Biographical, professional information on players. Sample tickets.

Summer Theatre Seasons 1960, 1961. Photographs.

Black and white photographs of seasonsf productions, theatre traditions.

Visiting Professorship, ~illiams College, 1961/1962

Correspondence with Giles Playfair, theatre director at Williams re Stockdale appointment in his place; Playfair ltrs re own work while on leave, situation in department at Williams, etc. Arrangements for Stockdale leave from Purdue, appointment at Williams; possible extension. Newspaper articles, reviews; programs; photos of Stockdale productions at Williams. Other correspondence re own activities, appointments, recommendations, awards, etc. Program, etc, for induction of John E. Sawyer as new president of Williams, October 1961. Stockdale note: The wonderful year at Williams College.

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Williams College Productions, 1961/1962. Clippings.

Newspaper clippings of commentaries, reviews, etc., re seasonst productions.

Death of a Salesman. November 2, 3, 4, 1961. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T. Williams. Williams College.

Program (2 copies)

Endgame. January 9, 11, 13, 1962. Directed by Stephen P. Pokart; Oedipus Rex, January 10, 12, 1962. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Williams College.

Program (2 copies). Rehearsal schedule for Oedipus. Reports of tryouts. Letter from cast member. Stockdale note: Ted Cornell, as Second Messenger. He later directed for Joe Papp.

Guys and Dolls. March 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 (2 perf.), 1962. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Williams College.

Announcement. Program (4 copies). 13 8x10 b & w photos. Illustrated write-up in Spring 1962 issue of Williams Newsletter (3 copies).

Romeo and Juliet. May 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 1962. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T. Williams. Williams College.

Announcement (3 copies). Program (2 copies). 11 8x10 b & w photos.

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Cox 2 - June 1962 - Summer 1964

Convocations and Lectures. Season 1962-1963

List of 1962-63 convocations and lectures with attendance and cost. Schedule of summer 1963 convocations. 1963-64 calendar of convocations and lectures. Lists of confirmed dates, possible groups and individuals to be engaged. Minutes of Convocations and Lectures Committee. Survey of student attendance, attitudes 1961-1962 programs.

Legal opinionA.re conflicts in audience seating.

Stockdale note: Ross Smith on sabbatical. I took over Convocations.

Purdue Summer Theatre 1962

Correspondence re scripts for summer presentation, publicity material. Schedule for 1962 summer season. Records of attendance, ticket sales, etc. Resumes, including Apprentice Company, summer directory, etc. House manager, publicity director lists of duties, stage manager's report form. Drama Workshop for High School Students announcement. Summer Times notices of productions.

The Fourposter. June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 3 0 , July 1, 1962. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue C ' u m ~ ? ~ e r Theatre.

Anno,lncement. Frogram. Rehearsal schedule. B & w photos ,-;nd negatives. Newspaper articles and reviews. Summer r ? ' m. -,= 1? L L noeiccs.

Angel Street. July 3 , 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 1362. Directed by Ross D. Smith and Joseph G. Stockdale. P u r d u e Summer Theatre.

Announcen-ent. Program. Rehearsal schedule. B & w photos and negatives. Newspaper articles and reviews. Summer Times notices.

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Box 2 - June 1962 - Summer 1964 (conti.nued)

Suddenly Last Summer. July 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1962. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Announcement. Program. Rehearsal schedule. B & w photos and negatives. Newspaper articles and reviews. Summer Times notices.

The Teahouse of the August Moon. August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2 1962. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Announcement. Program. Rehearsal schedule. B & w photos and negatives. Newspaper articles and reviews. Summer Times notices.

Stockdale note: On July 31st my son John was born. That night I went to Bar Harbor where I had contracted to direct an Equity Company.

Children's Shows. Tom Sawyer. June 23, 24, 30, July 1, 7, 8, 1962.' Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. A Circus is a Happy Thing. July 14, 15, 22, 28, 29, August 4, 5, 1962. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Tom Sawyer. Announcement. Program. Rehearsal schedule. Record of attendance, etc.

A Circus is a Happy Thing. Script. Announcements. Program. B & w photos. Reviews. Summer Times noti-ce. L,ctter of appreciation.

Stockdale note: Original kids musical.

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Box 2 - June 1962 - Summer 1964 (continued)

Ear Harbor Summer Theatre 1962.

Announcement for 2nd season, 1962. Advertising folder for programs.

Programs : July 17-21 Two for the Seesaw July 24-28 A Taste of Honey July 31-August 4 The Cave Dwellers August 7-11 Private Lives. Directed by Joseph G.

Stockdale August 14-18, The Moon is Blue. Directed by Joseph

G. Stockdale. August 21-25 Gaslight. Joseph G. Stockdale in

part of Mr. Manningham.

Stockdale note: Equity Company. Olive Deering, Richard A. Dysart, Gretchen Walther.

Our Town. October 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 1962. (1) Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Production designed by Sam Marks. Purdue Playshop.

Announcement. Program (2 copies). Phone numbers and addresses of members of cast. List of characters in various scenes. Stage manager's reports. Newspaper reviews. Letters, telegram of congratulations.

Stockdale notes: Note both Stuart Hubbard and Joan Pape in cast. Schorling Schneider in cast. 1/90 Stuart is now casting director in NYC. Gypsy Cat

[sp. ] Joan "Sister Woman" with Eliz. Ashley in Cat on B'b!nv and lots more.

O u r Town. Photos. ( 2 1

10 3xlO mounted b & \I photos 15 8x10 b & w photcs 3 3x4 b & w photos 3 negatives

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Box 2 - J u n e 1962 - Summer 1964 ( c o n t i n u e d )

The Sea G u l l . March 8 , 9 , 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 , 1963. D i r e c t e d by J o s e p h G . S t o c k d a l e . S e t t i n g s and L i g h t i n g d e s i g n e d by Donald T r e a t .

Announcements. C o n t r a c t w i t h F r a n c e s Farmer. Program (18 c o p i e s ) . 15 8x10 b & w p h o t o s ; 2 3x4 b & w p h o t o s . R e h e a r s a l s c h e d u l e . L i s t s o f c a s t and c r e w members. S c a l e d rawings o f g round p l a n s f o r a c t s I , 11, 111, I V . S t a g e manager 's r e p o r t s . Newspaper a r t i c l e s and r e v i e w s . E t c .

S t o c k d a l e n o t e : With F r a n c e s Farmer.

Purdue Summer T h e a t r e 1963 (1)

A p p l i c a t i o n s f o r a p p r e n t i c e company. Correspondence re c a s t i n g and w i t h crew members. L t r s t o r e v i e w e r s . L t r s of a p p r e c i a t i o n t o u s h e r s .

Purdue Summer T h e a t r e 1963 ( 2 )

P l a y r e l e a s e s . Correspondence w i t h a g e n t s re a v a i l a b i l i t y of s c r i p t s , p e r f o r m a n c e r i g h t s , f e e s , e tc . P u b l i c i t y , h i g h s c h o o l s t u d e n t s drama workshop, e tc .

Purdue Summer T h e a t r e 1963 ( 3 )

T e n t a t i v e s c h e d u l e . At tendance r e c o r d s 1960, 1961, 1962 , 1963.

? u r d u e Sumxer T h e a t r e 1963 ( 4 )

R e s u m e s of r e s i d e n t company.

Pur2ue Sumner T h e a t r e 1963 ( 5 )

Resume p h o t o s , comparly p i c t u r e s , 1 4 8x10 b & w p h o t o s ; 1 2x3 1 , / 2 b & w p h o t o ; 2 5x7, 1 3 1/2x5 c o l o r p h o t o s .

S t o c k d a l e n o t e : [ S t u a r t ] Howard i n The C a r e t a k e r , A T a s t e of Honey

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Purdue Summer Theatre 1963 (6)

Attendance and financial re.cords.

The Fantasticks. June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1963. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Announcement. Program. Script. 1 8x10 b & w photo. 1963 summer season schedule. Newspaper notices and reviews. Summ.er Times notices.

A Taste of Honey. July 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 1963. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Announcement. Program. Scale drawing of set. Newspaper articles, reviews. Reviews of New York production. Summer Times notices, etc.

2, Misalliance. July 17, 18, 19, 20, 23 24, 25, 26, 27, 1963. Difected by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre.

i Ar~nouncement. Program (2 copies) . Script. 1 6x6 b & w ' photo. Newspaper adv., review, photo. Summer Times nntices, etc. Colored costume drawings. Congratulatory letter, thank you note. Original file folder with notes.

llle Caretaker. July 31, August 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 , 9, 10, :363. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer F, 11- ~ : ) . - t rc .

7i.nnouncenent. Program (2 copies). Newspaper notices and reviews. Reviews of New York production. Program of London production. Summer Times notices, etc. Con,;~ratulatory cai-d, tel-egram.

Snaggletooth, Queen of the Gypsies. August 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1963. Directed by Stuart Howard. Purdue Summer Theatre.

Prcduction agreement with author. Announcement. Program (3 copies). Newspaper notice, review. Summer Times notice. Congratulatory telegrams.

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Box 2 - J u n e 1962 - Summer 1964 ( c o n t i n u e d )

P o s i t i o n Paper August 1963.

S e c t i o n s : The Background; The Cur r r i cu lum; Admission t o t h e P r o f e s s i o n a l Program; The S t a f f ; The Program; P r o j e c t #1; P r o j e c t # 7 ; Sample Budget . Pages 1-25, a , b , c , d . ( D i t t o ) . Carbon copy 2 0 p. T e x t v a r i e s from p r e c e d i n g .

P o s i t i o n Paper . September/October 1963.

O r i g i n a l t y p e k c r i p t o f August 1963 p a p e r , w i t h numerous p e n c i l l e d n o t e s ' a n d changes . Lacks page d a t end . O r i g i n a l t y p e d d r a f t of l e t t e r t o Dean Ogle r e q u e s t i n g u n i v e r s i t y s u p p o r t f o r Summer T h e a t r e E q u i t y Company.

Mother Courage and H e r C h i l d r e n . (1) December 6 , 7 , 1 2 , 13 , 1 4 , 1963. D i r e c t e d by J o s e p h G . S t o c k d a l e . Designed by Sam Marks. P l ayshop , The Purdue U n i v e r s i t y T h e a t r e .

L t r s from Samuel French , I n c . re a v a i l a b i l i t y of Mother Courage f o r ama teu r p r o d u c t i o n . S c r i p t ( 3 c o p i e s ) . A p l a y by B e r t o l t B rech t . E n g l i s h v e r s i o n by E r i c Ben t l ey . Scene 11 change f o r F r i day ( D e c 6 ?, Dec 13?) even ing . ( 2 c o p i e s ) . S c a l e d rawings f o r s t a g e s e t t i n g s , 1 2 s h e e t s .

y T i;:c.j - + - & ..~ler Courage a n d Her C h i l d r e n . ( 2 )

Repor t s on e f f o r t s t o engage a c t r e s s f o r l e a d r o l e . . ? t c c k d a l e l o g o f v i s i t t o N e w York C i t y , O c t 15- 19 ( ? ) L9G3, : ~ i t k ~ r e p o r t o f o f f e r t o Anne Revere t o p l a y l e a d .

::ot ! lcr 57a~~rage nncl H e r C h i l d r e n . ( 3 )

2n~1ouncemen t . Program ( 7 c o p i e s ) .

! , i o t h e r Cnurage and H e r C h i l d r e n . ( 4 )

Rehea r sa l and performance s c h e d u l e . Prop p rocedu re . Scene s h i f t p rocedu re . c a s t i n g l i s t i n g s . S t a g e manager ' s r e p o r t s . Notes on r e h e a r s a l s , pe r fo rmances .

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Mother Courage and Her Children. (5)

B & w photos, negatives, color slides.

Stockdale note: When Anne came to Purdue, I checked all the Congressional Records that had to do with her House Unamerican Activities out of the Library on semester loan! Joe


Report on publicity efforts and results. Lafayette Journal and Courier notices, article, review. Publicity information about members of cast.


Congratulatory letters, telegrams.


Correspondence with Eric Bentley, author of English language version of play.

Mother Courage and Her children. (9)

Student papers: Speech 252 (1); English 235 (13).

X c t h e r Courage and Her Children. (10)

Anne Revere ltr to F. L. Hovde, President of Purdue, Hcvde reply. Revere ltr to Stockdale with reviews of Weshington, PC production.


Equity, December 1964 issue. Pages 8, 11 Stockdale. "For a University Theatre" and typescript. Paye 9, 10 Revere, Anne. Oasis in Indiana.

Nine-page typescript by Stockdale on walienationll in Brecht .

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Miscellaneous: Arrangements for use of Loeb Playhouse. Ltrs re excuses for student actors. Stockdale ltr re rental of Purdue score, props, costumes. Program, reviews, ltr from lead actress of Butler University production. Saturday Review article on NY production. Unidentified b & w photos of scenes from play. Verse of A Mighty Fortress. Unidentified list of names and addresses. Notes on German language version of play ( ? ) Unidentified newspaper photo of Patricia Neway in Morning Sun.

Purdue Summer Theatre 1964--Professional Equity Company (1)

Request for University financial backing for proposed Class Z Equity company. Sample budget. Attendance records of Summer Theatre seasons. Approval with conditions of University support. Statement of season's deficit.


Correspondence with Actors' Equity Association re arrangements for Purdue Summer Theatre to produce as a resident Class Z Equity Dramatic Stock Company.

I'ardui? Summer Theatre 1364--Professional Equity Company (3)

Corrcspcndence re releases for plays to be produc,ed at Purdue .

Purd~e Cu~.-..r,ier Theatre 1364--Professional ~quity Company (4)

Miscellanecus. Announcements. Publicity material. Schedules. Conpany rosters. Ne:.;spaper articles. Conyratulatory letters. Miscellaneous correspondence, etc..

Purdue Summer Theatre 1964--Professional Equity Conpany (5)

Budget, financial estimates and reports, attendance records.

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Completed Actorsf Equity Association contracts for members of resident company.


Applications, correspondence, reference letters, non- professional affidavits, employment agreements for members of apprentice"company .


Applicants not accepted for apprentice company-- applications, correspondence, etc.

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Box 3 - June 1964 - August 1965

Romeo and Juliet. June 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 1964. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Stuart Wurtzel. Purdue Summer Theatre-- Professional Equity Company.

Announcements. Program (3 copies) , 10 8 x lo, 17 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates). Newspaper notices and reviews. Summer Times notices. This Week in Greater Lafayette and Purdue University. Congratulatory telegrams.

The Fantasticks;. June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 1964. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Stuart Wurtzel. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Announcements. Program (3 copies), 8 8x 10 b & w photos, 5 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates). Newspaper notice. Summer Times notices.

The Three Penny Opera. July 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 1964. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Stuart Wurtzel. Purdue Summer heatr re--Professional Equity Company.

Script. Announcements. Program (3 copies), 9 8 x 10 b & w photos, 11 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates). Newpaper notices and reviews. Summer Times notices.

Look Homeward, Angel. July 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 1964. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Announcements. Program (2 copies), 11 8 x 10 b & w photos, 8 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates). NOTE: Photo of Pyqmalion scene pasted on back of one 8 x 10 photo. ~ewspa~er notices and reviews. Stockdale letter to member of cast. Summer Times notices. Stockdale note: With Frances Farmer and Victor Kilian

Pygmalion. July 29, 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 1964. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Announcement. Program (4 copies), lo 8 x 10 b & w photos, 3 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates). Newspaper notices and reviews. Summer Times notice. Congratulatory telegrams. Stockdale note: All 5 shows of 1964 summer theatre designed by Stuart Wurtzel

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Box 3 - June 1964 - August 1965 (continued)

Lincoln Repertory Company - Lincoln Center for the ( 1) performing Arts.

Correspondence re Stockdale's request to work with company, sabbatical leave, requests for foundation support. Period of sabbatical Sep 1, 1964-Jan 31, 1965.

Lincoln Repertory Theatre - Lincoln Center for the (2 Performing Arts.

Reviews, commsntaries on productions. Stockdale evaluation of first season, with emphasis on production of The Changeling. Commentary on Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller. Typed note from Arthur Miller about play.

Lincoln Repertory Theatre - Lincoln Center for the (3) Performing Arts.

Reviews of The Changeling and Incident at Vichy.

Position Paper. March 1965.

Stockdale report on paper by Prof. Reid proposed course offerings in speech, movement, and acting.

The Three Sisters. March 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 1965. (1) D.irected by Joseph Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. E'urdue University Theatre.

Typed list of members of cast, crew. 27 8 x 10 b & w photos, 2 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates), 28 2 x 2 color slides. Newspaper notices, reviews; articles on Moscow Art Theatre presentations of Chekhov. Stockdale note: With Louis Edmonds as Vershinin.

The Three Sisters. (2)

Correspondence, contract, etc. for Louis Edmonds to play part of Vershinin.

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The Three Sisters. (3)

Prompter script. Schedule of rehearsals and performances. Request to schedule evening rehearsals. Sheet music marked to show where used in scripts.

The Three Sisters.

Script, coded for instructions for lights, pinrail, sound, costumes, props. Instructions for scene shifting. Scale drawing floor 'plans for acts I & 11, 111, IV.

The Three Sisters.

Miscellaneous: List of actors, agents to be contacted. Congratulatory telegram, letter. Maxim Gorky, Anton Chekhov, Fragments of Recollections. 12p typescript.

My Fair Lady. April 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, May 1, 1965. (1) Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Purdue University Theatre in conjunction with Purdue University Bands.

Announcements, newspaper notices, review. Program (9 copies). 16 8 x 10 b & w photos, 2 5 x 7 b & w photos, 35 2 x 2 color slides.

My Fair Lady.

Correspondence re orchestra parts, rehearsal material. Contracts for performers of lead roles. Lists of members of cast, personnel of orchestra. Rehearsal schedule. Arrangements for participation by University Bands. Use of Loeb Theatre for rehearsals. Miscell.aneous correspondence, letters, telegram of congratulations, etc.

My Fair Lady.

Scale drawings of settings (8 sheets).

Campus Copy. April 1965 issue.

Biographical article "Theatre Bug Hit Stockdale Early," p. 9-11. (3 copies).



Affidavits, agreements, correspondence, Actorsf Equity contracts for members of summer 1965 company. Company roster.


Correspondence with Actorsf Equity Association re arrangements for 1965 summer season.


- Theatre business manager correspondence re performersf

affidavits, pension contributions, invitations to performances, notices to newspapers, payroll changes, loans of props, gifts, etc.

Purdue Summer Theatre 1965--Professional Equity .Company (4)

Budget, attendance, etc.


Correspondence with agencies for use of scripts, fee schedules, royalties, etc.


Correspondence etc. re arrangements for summer 1965 productions, etc.


Scale drawings of scene designs for Stop the World I Want to Get Off, The Amorous Flea, Man and Superman, The Hostage.

Purdue Summer Theatre 1965--Professional ~quity Company (8)

Publicity material, programs, congratulatory letters, telegrams, etc.

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Stop the World--I Want to Get Off. June 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, July 1, 3, 1965. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Program (4 copies), 14 8 x 10, 23 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates). Purdue Alumnus, Nov 1965 "curtain Rises on 39th Seasonn. Stockdale note: In repertory with The Amorous Flea.

The Amorous s lea‘:. June 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 30, July 2, 1965. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Program (5 copies), 18 8 x 10, 24 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates). Stockdale note: In repertory with Stop the World...

A Streetcar Named Desire. July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, , 16, 17, 1965. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by

Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer heatr re--Professional Equity Company.

,Program (5 copies), 18 8 x 10, 4 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates).

Man and Superman. July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1965. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Jcseph McArdle. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Program (5 copies), 3 8 x 10, 5 5 x 7 b & w photos (includes duplicates) . Stockdale note: Designer of the Ed Sullivan Show, William Bohnert (husband of Pam Printy) had small role in this one.

The Hostage. August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 1965. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Corpany . Program (5 copies), 2 8 x 10, 4 5 x 7 b & w photos.

Box 4 - October 1965 - July 9 , 1967

(1) The Visit. October 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 1965. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue University Theatre.

Program ( 5 copies), 29 8x10, 1 5 x 7 b & w photos, 36 2x2 color slides. Newspaper review, Exponent report on Presidential Preview. Stockdale note: With Frances Farmer

The Visit.

Casting notes. Reviews of New York production. Cue sheets, Sound cues. Costume information. List of props. Lists of members of cast. Rehearsal schedule. Script marked with cues for sound, pinrail, lights, props, costumes.

The Visit.

Stage manager's prompt book.

T h e Visit.

Sketches of stage settings. Floor plans of settings.

;4iscellaneous. Requests to excuse students from exams, etc. Invitation from President Hovde to attend "Presidential Preview.I1 Student eligibility record. Analysis of play by author of English adaptation, Maurice Valency, etc.

Purdue Alumnus. November 1965

"Curtain Rises on 39th Seasong1, pages 4-7; cover picture of scene from Stop the World--I Want to Get Off; Inside front cover "profileu of Ross D. Smith, Director of Purdue University Theatre.

Box 4 - October 1965 - July 9, 1967 (continued)

The Night of the Iguana. December 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 1965. Directed by Erling Kildahl. Designed by Donald Treat.

Program (7 copies). Stockdale notes: Visiting artist: Mark Lenard as Shannon (Robin Stockdale as Hannah; Sharon Spelman as Maxine.)

(1) Gypsy. March 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 1966. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue University Theatre.ift conjunction with Purdue University Bands.

Program (7 copies). Script, annotated with directions. Rehearsal schedule, costume instructions, shift plans, list of scenes.

31 8x10 b & w photos, 28 2x2 color slides. Reviews, newspaper.notices. Arrangements with Purdue University Bands. Requests for student eligibility clearances, etc.

F!.;rdi-le Summer Repertory Theatre - 1966 Announcements, newspaper ads, notices. Correspondence with ~c:abers of company, 8x10 b & w portraits, list of addresses.

T h c d ~ i l e s of rehearsals, performances, budget, financial and ! t t c n d a ~ c e reports. Commentaries on plays to be presented, - r - "

(1 T a l k of Another Day. June 14, 15, July 1, 10, 12, 16, 20, 21, 28, August 7, 9, 1366. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer Repertory Theatre.

Script (2 copies) with annotations and original file folders with notes. Stockdale note: Original by Richard Busch, Purdue graduate student.

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(2 1 Talk of Another Day.

Scale drawing of floor plan. Page from summer season program. 17 8x10 b & w photos. Newspaper notices, reviews, etc.

Ardelle. June 16,:.17, 18, 19, 28, July 6, 9, 14, 17, 22, 26, 30, August 3, 8, 12,.1966. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer Repertory Theatre.

Page from summer season program. Listing of costumes. 18 8x10 b & w, 3 5x5 color photos. Newspaper notices and reviews.

A Doll's House. June 21, 22, 30, July 2, 3, 8, 13, 19, 29, 31, August 4, 6, 10, 1966. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer Repertory Theatre.

Page from-summer season program. Listing of costumes. 23 8x10 b & w photos. Newspaper notices and reviews.

The Birthday Party. June 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, July 5, 7, 15, 23, 24, 27, August 2, 5, 11, 3966. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Joseph McArdle. Purdue Summer 'epertory Theatre.

-.~>.le drawing of floor plan. Page from summer session i~:-(~grarn. 21 8x10 b & w photos. Newspaper notices and ,-I v i e w s etc.

Eri\>adoon. August 19, 20, 26, 27, 1966. Production staged by Joseph G. Stockdale. Summer Music Theater, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois.

Program (2 copies), 3 8x10 b & w photos. Stage crew notes. Sketches of stage settings. Correspondence re Stockdale's participation in summer program. Student paper notices and review. Summer program announcements. Miscellaneous. Stockdale note: Darwin Payne is designer; Gilbert Reed is dance and musical director.

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(1) .,* Misalliance. October 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1966. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by John Boyt. Purdue University Theatre.

Announcement. Annotated copy of script with supplementary material. Program , (3 copies) .

Misalliance.

25 8x10 b & w photos, 28 2x2 color slides; Stockdale, Ross Smith, President Hovde, 3x3 color print. Production schedule, rehearsal schedule, rehearsal reports, lists of props, plan and sketch of stage setting. Newspaper reviews. Miscellaneous.

Position Paper. November 16, 1966. Suggestions to the Purdue University Theatre Staff.

1. Proposal A . 2. Financial statement for proposal A . 3. Schedule for proposal A. 4. The University and the Creative Arts - by W. McNeil Lowry. 5. Proposal B and fi~ancial statement for B. 6. Schedule for proposal B. 7. Colleqes Short Chanqe Their Football Plavers by Michael Si idara.

. ' 3 ;'.czper. January 16, 1967. Proposal [ for ..' L is!-merit of Purdue Repertory Company]

I. The establishment of the Purdue Repertory Company ... 11. The Initiation of the New Aesthetics Course in the Theatre ... 111. Specific Research Proposals Concerning Theatre Going ... IV. How the Program Works... V. Questions.

2 copies.

Memorandum. January 1966. Theatre at Purdue. Initialled R. E. N. (Raymond E. Nadeau ?, Head, Department of Speech)


(1) The Plough and the Stars. February 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 1967. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T. Williams. Purdue University Theatre.

Annotated copy of script. Drawings of stage settings. Program (3 copies). clippings, congratualatory telegram, etc.

The Plough and the Stars.

34 8x10 b & w photos, 28 2x2 color slides.

Purdue Summer Theatre 1967 - Professional Equity Company (1)

Correspondence, memos, etc., re royalties, arrangements with perfqrmers, attendance, publicity, etc., for 1967 summer season. .

( 2 1 ?:irdue Summer Theatre 1967 - Professional Equity Company

Ccrrespondence with performers re arrangements for summer season: rehearsals, travel reimbursement, pay scale, etc.

-, 'lay 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, June 1, 2, 3, 4, ( - D l r ~ c t e d by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T.

i ll1.m~. Purdue Summer Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Announcements, notices, reviews. Program (3 copies) . 10 8xlC b & w photos, 2 2x2 color slides. Slcetch, ground plan drawing of set.

The Importance of Being Earnest. June 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 1967. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T. Williams. Purdue Summer Theatre-- Professional Equity Company.

1 Announcement, ,notices, reviews. Program (3 copies). 11 8x10, 2 5x7 b & w photos, 2 2x2 color slides.

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Little Mary Sunshine. June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, July 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1967. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T. Williams. Purdue Sunner Theatre--Professional Equity Company.

Script, Principal-Chorus Vocal Book. Rehearsal schedule. Program (3 copies). 12 8x10, 2 5x7 b & w photos, 3 2x2 color slides. Notices, reviews, etc. Stockdale note: '.':~ric (i. e. Michael) Sevareid was apprentice.

Box 5 - July 11, 1967 - May 12, 1968

Tartuffe. July 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 1967. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T. Williams. Purdue Summer Theatre. Professional Equity Company. Script, [Samuel] French [Inc) scenes, Rehearsal schedule. Program (3 copies). 16 8x10 b & w photos, 1 2x2 colored slide. Notices, clippings, letters of congratulations.

(1) Oh What A Lovely War. July 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 1967. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Robert T. Williams. Purdue Summer Theatre. Professional Equity Company.

Program (3 copies). 16 8x10 b & w photos, 1 5x7 b & w photo, 1 2x2 color slide. Notices, reviews, etc.

(2 Oh What A Lovely War

Original piano score.

Stockdale note: sent to Joe by Gerald Raffles from Joan Littlewoodts Theatre workshop. This is of value.

(1) Of Mice and Men. September 12 - October 1, 1967. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Jerry Williams. Purdue Professional Theatre Company.

Script.

Stockdale note: Joets adaptation from novel. One we played. Original with changes ...

Of Mice and Men. (2)

Script

Stockdale note: Joe's adaptation from novel. One we played . . . and final copy.

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Box 5 - July 11, 1967 - May 12, 1968 (continued)

( 3 ) Of Mice and Men.

Announcement for 1967 fall season of Purdue Professional Theatre Company. Season ticket order forms.

Of Mice and Men.

40 8x10 b & w photos. New York Times October 13, 1968, Newsweek October 21, 1968 articles about James Earl Jones performance in the Great White Hope.

Stockdale notes: with James Earl Jones (this was just prior to his doing Great White Hope at Arena) we have gone from Equity Summer Stock in 1964 to LORT theatre company. This is the first time the Professional Company extended into the winter season. Jerry Williams is designer.

Irma la Douce. October 4-29, 1967. Directed by Wayne Lamb. Designed by Jerry Williams. Purdue Professional Theatre Company.

Announcement for 1967 fall season. Season ticket order forms. 2 8x10 b & w photos.

Long Day's Journey Into Night. October 31 - November 26, 1967. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Jerry Williams. Purdue Professional Theatre Company.

Announcement for 1967 fall season. Season ticket order forms. 37 8 x 10 b & w photos (includes duplicates).

Stockdale notes: Anne Revere broke her arm; she was manic depressive and took an overdose of sleeping pills. I took her to St. Elizabeth Hospital and had her stomach pumped. Some pix were taken at her final performance and reflect her mental condition. Up to this time I did not know she was a manic/depressive. She was confined at Wabash Valley Sanatorium for a couple of months prior to going back to N.Y. Jerry ~illiams is designer.

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Box 5 - July 11, 1967 - May 12, 1968 (continued)

Position Paper. November 28, 1967. A report of the end of the Fall Season and suggestions for future development to Dean Leon E. Tracktman from Joseph G. Stockdale.

19 page report (2 copies). 16 page carbon copy of draft [ ? I .

Incident at Vichy. February 2-18, 1968. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Jerry Williams. Purdue Professional Theatre Company.

Tentative schedule of rehearsals and performances for [I9681 winter season. Announcement for 1968 winter season. 13 8x10 b & w photos

Incident at Vichy.

Typescript of Stockdale article on Incident at Vichy, October 15, 1964

Arthur Miller letter given to Stockdale November 12, [I9641

Stockdale note: This was written by Miller at the Chelsea Hotel in NYC when Joe wrote a program note for Vichy when it was first done at Lincoln Repertory Theatre. This is an important document to keep.

Position Papers. January 3, 1968; February 20, 1968.

January 3, 1968. Letter to Herman C. Krannert Proposing establishment of professional theatre company (2 copies).

February 28, 1968. Proposal for creation of Krannert Theatre Company.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. February 21- March 17, 1968. Directed by Joseph G. Stockdale. Designed by Jerry Williams. Purdue Professional Theatre Company.

Annotated copy of script. Program (3 copies). 16 8x10 b & w photos, 13 2x2 color slides. March 5, 1968 issue of Campus Beat, describes Purdue Professional Theatre.

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