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Guide to the Lois Wilson Collection

Personal Papers of Lois Wilson, 1942-1943



COLLECTION SUMMARY

Repository: University of Kansas
Kenneth Spencer Research Library
University Archives
1450 Poplar Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045-7616
Phone: (785)864-4334
Fax: (785)864-5803
URL: http://spencer.lib.ku.edu
Finding aid prepared by KMC, 2007.
Finding aid encoded by KMC, 2007
Creator: Wilson, Lois
Title: Personal Papers of Lois Wilson
Dates: 1942-1943
Quantity: .25 linear ft (1 box)
Abstract: The Lois Wilson collection contains a program and script for the play "Distinguished Service," a 1943 production of the University of Kansas Department of Speech and Drama with an all-female cast.
Identification: PP 445
Language(s): English

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Lois Wilson Collection, University Archives, PP 445, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Acquisition Information

Unknown

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

None

Restrictions on Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

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Related Material

Consult library staff regarding the availability of related photographs, biographical files, and scrapbooks.

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INDEX TERMS

Names:

Crafton, Allen, b. 1890 (creator)

Organizations:

University of Kansas. Dept. of Theatre & Film.

Subjects:

Women -- Drama.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Women.

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SCOPE and CONTENTS

The Lois Wilson collection includes the script and program for the play "Distinguished Service," by Allen Crafton, a University of Kansas (KU) student. The play was put on by the KU Department of Speech and Drama on March 30, 1943 at the Fraser Theatre.

The program states that, due to World War II, male actors were not readily available, and plays for all-female casts were equally scarce. The play depicts the lives of nine army nurses during the Battle of Bataan in 1942. Lois Wilson played the role of Maxie Duff, one of the nurses.

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