An Inventory of His Papers at the Harry Ransom Center
Creator:
Moll, James W.
Title:
James W. Moll Papers
Dates:
1949-1978
Extent:
4 document boxes (1.68 linear feet)
Abstract:
The James W. Moll Papers contain
typed and photocopied scenes from plays, a complete script for Show Boat, printed music for Henry IV, Part II, and teaching files including handouts of exercises
and information for drama students.
Call Number:
Performing Arts Collection
PA-00060
Language:
English
Access:
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James W. Moll began teaching in the University of Texas at Austin Department of
Theatre and Dance in 1941 and was made a professor emeritus in 1979. In his
thirty-seven years at the University he directed more than one hundred productions
of plays, musical comedies and operas from a broad range of American and European
dramatic literature. He held degrees from the University of Michigan.
Scope and Contents
The James W. Moll Papers, 1949-1978, contain typed and photocopied scenes from plays,
as well as a complete script for Show Boat and
printed music for Henry IV, Part II. The remaining
teaching files include handouts of exercises and information for drama students,
as
well as illustrative prints and other classroom materials.
Separated Material
Sound recordings were transferred to the Ransom Center's Sound Recording collection and are described individually in a list at the end of this finding aid and in a searchable
database.
