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Collection
Identifier: MSS 394
Abstract
Alpha Omega is Augustana College's local chapter of the National Theatre Honor Society, Alpha Psi Omega. The Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Omega chapter records consists of three folders of treasurer's records, 2001-2018 and miscellaneous records from the 2017-2018 academic year.
Dates:
2001-2018
Collection
Identifier: MSS 266
Abstract
The Augustana College Office of Cultural Events was responsible for planning and scheduling events on campus, especially those related to music and theater. While mostly organizing events for students and faculty, the Office of Cultural Events also helped organize events for visiting performers. Materials in this collection include newsletters, posters, flyers, news clippings, and programs.
Dates:
1955-2017 and Undated
Collection
Identifier: MSS 357
Abstract
Augustana College offered its first courses in elocution and physical culture in 1897-1898, which likely included some elements of acting. In 1910-1911, the Department of Elocution and Physical Culture first offered a course in “dramatic expression.” This department eventually changed into the Theater Department. The Collection of Augustana College Theatre materials dates from 1898 to the present and measures 9.5 linear inches. It consists of ten series: Augustana College Theatre, Augustana...
Dates:
1898-2010s
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
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
Collection
Identifier: MSS 353
Abstract
Philip Wm. McKinley was born 22 June 1952 to William and Virginia McKinley of Avon, Illinois. He graduated from Avon High School in 1970. McKinley attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where he participated as an actor and a choreographer in Augustana’s theater program and the Barn Theater, a community group in Moline, Illinois, near Augustana College. He graduated in 1973 with majors in education, speech, drama, music, English, and the visual arts. McKinley is most well known...
Dates:
1938-2016 and undated
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
