Guide to the Ben Russak papers, 1935-1942 C0221 Ben Russak

Guide to the Ben Russak papers, 1935-1942 C0221

Ben Russak


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Greta Kuriger Suiter

Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0221
Title
Ben Russak papers, 1935-1942
URL:
http://sca.gmu.edu/finding_aids/russak.html
Quantity
2.25 Linear Feet, (5 boxes)
Creator
Russak, Ben, 1912-1988
Language
English .
Abstract
The Ben Russak papers is a collection of Federal Theatre Project and Federal Writers' Project material collected by Ben Russak from 1935 to 1942. The papers include playscripts and publications created by the Federal Theatre Project, as well as pamphlets and collections of folklore material created by the Federal Writers' Project.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation note

Ben Russak papers, Collection #C0221, Special Collections and Archives, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Papers donated to Special Collections and Archives by Ben Russak on March 26 and April 17, 1979.

Processing Information

Processing and EAD markup completed in October 2012 by Greta Kuriger Suiter.

Historical Information

The Federal Theatre Project was a division of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), which provided employment for large numbers of artists, writers, and performers during the Great Depression (1929-1939). The Federal Theatre began in 1935 and, until its end in 1939, flourished as the first and only federally sponsored and subsidized theater program in the United States. Directed by Hallie Flanagan (1880-1969), it was a way for theatrical professionals to gain employment during the Depression.

Scope and Content

The Ben Russak papers is a collection of Federal Theatre Project and Federal Writers' Project material collected by Ben Russak from 1935 to 1942. The papers include playscripts and publications created by the Federal Theatre Project, as well as pamphlets and collections of folklore material created by the Federal Writers' Project. The collection is divided into two series based on origination of the material. Series one consists of material from the Federal Theatre Project and includes playscripts, magazine publications, and folk songs. Series two consists of material from the Federal Writers' Project including manuscripts, Nebraska folklore, and research pamphlets.

Arrangement

Collection is organized into two series. Each series is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Missing Title Series 1: Federal Theatre Project, 1935-1939 Series 2: Federal Writers' Project, 1937-1942

Related Material

The Works Progress Administration oral histories collection, the Federal Theatre Project collection, the Federal Theatre Project photograph collection, as well as numerous other personal papers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

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Container List

Series 1: Federal Theatre Project
1935-1939
(3.5 boxes)
Scope and Content

Series one consists of material from the Federal Theatre Project and includes playscripts, magazine publications, and folk songs.

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Series 2: Federal Writers' Project
1937-1942
1.5 boxes
Scope and Content

Series two consists of material from the Federal Writers' Project including manuscripts, Nebraska folklore, and research pamphlets.

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