All Programs / America on stage

Selected American plays written prior to 1900. Each is an expression of contemporary popular sentiments. Radio adaptations of theatre performances, using selected excerpts.

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Subjects
Aiken, George L., 1830-1876; Bird, Robert Montgomery, 1806-1854; Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890; Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890; Brougham, John, 1810-1880; Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836--Fiction; Dunlap, William, 1766-1839. Plays. Selections; Herne, James A., 1839-1901; Howard, Bronson, 1842-1908; Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905; Minstrel shows; Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860; Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860--Criticism and interpretation; Radio plays--20th century; Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870--Drama; Theater & Drama; Tyler, Royall, 1757-1826. Plays. Selections
Creators
Aiken, George L., 1830-1876; Bird, Robert Montgomery, 1806-1854; Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890; Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890; Brougham, John, 1810-1880; Dunlap, William, 1766-1839; Herne, James A., 1839-1901; Howard, Bronson, 1842-1908; Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905; Kerwin, Jonathan W.; Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860; Protheroe, Claire; Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870; Tyler, Royall, 1757-1826; University of Wisconsin; WHA (Radio station : Madison, Wis.)
Contributors
Bartel, Jerry; Case, Sheila; Church, Agatha; Gilmour, Nancy; Gruenwald, Tom; Harley, Bill; Marcus, Ed; Millstone, Joyce; Protheroe, Claire; Roberts, Cliff; Schmidt, Karl; Siemering, Bill; Sprague, Ed; Stanley, Ray
Genres
Performing Arts; Theater
Time Periods
1960-1969