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Shepperd Strudwick papers

Title
Shepperd Strudwick papers, 1927-1983.
Author
Strudwick, Shepperd, 1907-1983.

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Box 15Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 15Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 14Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 14Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 13Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 13Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 12Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 12Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 11Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 11Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 10Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 10Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 9Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 9Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 8Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 8Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 7Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 7Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 6Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 6Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 5Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 5Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 4Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 4Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 3Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 2Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 1Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Mss 1984-003 Box 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Description
6 lin. ft., (15 boxes).
Summary
The Shepperd Strudwick Papers is composed of correspondence, newspaper clippings, programmes, memorabilia, scripts, and other material relating to the career of Shepperd Strudwick.
Subject
  • Strudwick, Shepperd, 1907-1983
  • Quayle, Anthony, 1913-1989
  • Papp, Joseph
  • O'Neill, Margaret
  • MacLeish, Archibald, 1892-1982
  • Surry Playhouse
  • Jitney Players
  • Theater > United States
Genre/Form
  • Scripts.
  • Correspondence.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Source (note)
  • Mary Strudwick
Biography (note)
  • Shepperd Strudwick was born September 22, 1907 in Hillsboro, North Carolina. He was educated at the University of North Carolina and was a member of the university's acting troupe "The Carolina Playmakers.'' He was married to Helen Wynn, Jane Straub, Margaret O'Neill, and Mary Jeffrey. He studied with Leo Bulgakov, Samuel Rosen, and Lee Strasberg.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Register and name index.
  • Catalog cards in Cage Catalog.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
*T-Mss 1984-003
OCLC
NYPW88-A60
Author
Strudwick, Shepperd, 1907-1983.
Title
Shepperd Strudwick papers, 1927-1983.
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Biography
Shepperd Strudwick was born September 22, 1907 in Hillsboro, North Carolina. He was educated at the University of North Carolina and was a member of the university's acting troupe "The Carolina Playmakers.'' He was married to Helen Wynn, Jane Straub, Margaret O'Neill, and Mary Jeffrey. He studied with Leo Bulgakov, Samuel Rosen, and Lee Strasberg.
In his early acting career Strudwick performed at the Surry Playhouse and with the Jitney Players. His first stage appearance was at the Charles Coburn Theatre in New York, October 1928, in a revival of THE YELLOW JACKET. Before his death he had appeared in over 100 plays. He had 35 leading roles on the stage in New York, 28 in road and regional theatre, and 75 in stock. He was nominated for a Tony award for his performance as Jared in TO GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE WE GO. His last appearance on Broadway was in 1981 when he replaced Gary Merrill in the Tony award winning MORNING'S AT SEVEN. He also appeared in over 50 movies and over 50 television programs. In some films in the early 1940's he used the alternative professional name of John Shepperd. His movie credits include roles in two Academy Award winners ALL THE KING'S MEN and A PLACE IN THE SUN. He also appeared in THE RED PONY. He received awards for his performance as Victor Lord in the television daytime serial ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Strudwick also performed on radio and in commercials.
Strudwick's long career also included teaching. From 1971 to 1972 he was an artist in residence at the University of Detroit. He died January 15, 1983.
Indexes
Register and name index.
Catalog cards in Cage Catalog.
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Occupation
Actors United States.
Research Call Number
*T-Mss 1984-003
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