Oral history interview with Dorothy Hackett Ward [audio recording and transcript]

Title: Oral history interview with Dorothy Hackett Ward [audio recording and transcript]
Description: Dorothy Hackett Ward (29 Nov 1905-18 Nov 2001), Chattanooga's "first lady of the stage" recalls childhood, family, education, early theatrical interests; discusses subsequent career in the theater where she was active as University of Chattanooga drama professor, 1938-1975, playwright, director, actress, and founder of a children's theater company and a professional repertory company, the Festival Players; recounts activities of and experiences with the Festival Players, Harlequin Players, and various community productions; gives views on the state of theater in Chattanooga, problems faced in maintaining theater companies, and acting and teaching, especially as it relates to children.
Interviewee: Ward, Dorothy Hackett, 1905-2001
Interviewer: Bradley, Norman, 1913-2004
Extent: 2 audiocassettes (2 hours 50 minutes); 1 transcript (45 pages)
Collection: Chattanooga Public Library Oral History Collection
Subject: Theater -- Tennessee -- Chattanooga; Repertory theater; Drama -- Study and teaching; Ward, Dorothy Hackett, 1905-2001
Rights: No Copyright
Bibliographic Citation: Oral History Collection. Chattanooga Public Library.
Relation: Index to the Oral History Collection
Identifier: OHP 31
Type: Sound; Text
Language: English

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