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A Guide to the Dennis G. DaLuiso Papers, 1971-1977 MSS.0013

A Guide to the Dennis G. DaLuiso Papers, 1971-1977 MSS.0013


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University of Mary Washington Special Collections and University Archives

Simpson Library
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Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Repository
University of Mary Washington Special Collections and University Archives
Identification
MSS.0013
Title
Dennis G. DaLuiso Papers 1971-1978
Quantity
1 Linear Feet
Creator
DaLuiso, Dennis
Language
English

Biographical / Historical

Dennis DaLuiso joined the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty of MWC beginning in the 1971-72 academic year, having previously taught drama and speech in Lackawanna, NY. He held a BS from Canisius College and an MFA from Yale School of Drama. DaLuiso taught classes and directed plays at MWC until 1977, when his contract was not renewed.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials documenting Dennis DaLuiso's activities as a professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Mary Washington College from 1971-1977. Most of the materials concern the various plays he directed, including photographs, scripts, notes, directions, and performance programs. Contents also reflect DaLuiso's work as an instructor, including notes, syllabi, and various teaching materials for the courses he taught.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into 4 series: (1) Professional information and newspaper clippings; (2) Photographs; (3) Production materials; (4) Course materials. Contents within the series are arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • University of Mary Washington. Department of Theatre and Dance

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • DaLuiso, Dennis
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Container List

Series 1
Professional information and newspapers
1971-1977
Scope and Contents

This series contains folders which hold professional information about Dennis DaLuiso and newspaper clippings concerning plays which DaLuiso directed as well as concerning the controversy when his contract was not renewed. One folder also contains a small collections of congratulatory notes received by DaLuiso.

  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 1
    Professional information
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 2
    Newspaper clippings of theatre productions
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 3
    Congratulatory notes
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2
Photographs
1971-1978
Scope and Contents

This series contains photographs and negatives from theatre productions directed by DaLuiso. Many of the photographs are labeled with actors names on the reverse. Several of the photographs were taken by Bill Kemp of the English department and are stamped with his credit on the reverse.

  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 1
    Li'l Abner
    1972
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 2
    Guys and Dolls
    1974
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 3
    You Can't Take It With You
    1975
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 4
    Anything Goes
    1975
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 5
    Night of the Iguana
    1976
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 6
    The Great American Cliche
    1976
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 7
    The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
    1976
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 8
    Misc.
    1971-1978
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3
Production materials
1971-1977
Scope and Contents

This series contains materials related to the production of various plays directed by DaLuiso, including scripts, notes, programs, and advertising ephemera.

  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 1
    Don Juan
    [1971]
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 2
    Li'l Abner (1 of 2)
    1972
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 3
    Li'l Abner (2 of 2)
    1972
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 4
    Guys and Dolls
    1974
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 5
    Madwoman of Chaillot
    1974
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 6
    You Can't Take It With You
    1975
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 7
    Anything Goes
    1975
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 8
    The Great American Cliche
    1976
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 9
    The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
    1976
  • Mixed Materials [1000657665] box: 1 folder: 10
    Miscellaneous programs
    1971-1977
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4
Course materials
1971-1977
Scope and Contents

This series includes notes and teaching materials from the courses DaLuiso taught in the Department of Dramatic Arts and Dance.

  • Mixed Materials [1000657666] box: 2 folder: 1
    World Drama
    1971-1977
  • Mixed Materials [1000657666] box: 2 folder: 2
    History of Costume
    1973-1975
  • Mixed Materials [1000657666] box: 2 folder: 3
    General
    1976
  • Mixed Materials [1000657666] box: 2 folder: 4
    History of Film
    [1977]
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