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Theater -- Illinois -- Rock Island

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Betsey Brodahl papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 72
Abstract Betsey Brodahl was born and raised in Wahoo, Nebraska, where she attended grade school and high school and one year at Luther College. Upon the urging of two instructors at Luther College, Brodahl applied at Augustana College to continue her college education. She was accepted, and graduated with a B. A. in history in 1944. Wanting a new experience, Brodahl went on to pursue graduate studies at Syracuse and Stanford. Her studies were interrupted in 1947 when Conrad Bergendoff, then president...
Dates: 1967-2009 and undated

Genesius Guild records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 366
Abstract

The Genesius Guild is an outdoor community theatre specializing in classical plays. In 1956, Don Wooten founded the Genesius Guild to participate in the Rock Island Playground Recreation-Park Board’s annual Marshall Dramatic Contest. he Genesius Guild records date from 1956 to 2017 and measure 19.25 linear feet. The records contain three series: Organizational, Productions, and Multimedia.

Dates: 1956-2017 and undated

The Vagina Monologues records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 290
Abstract

Materials in The Vagina Monologues records, 2003-2017, relate to Augustana College's inaugural production of Eve Ensler's controversial play, The Vagina Monologues. Papers include correspondence and publicity produced by members of the campus community who were involved in the production.

Dates: 2003-2017