The Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, 2012-2013

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Extent:

.5 linear feet (1 document box)

Language:

English .

Scope and content:

The Edward M. Kennedy Prize records are records related to the adminstration of the prize. These include administrative material such as nomination forms and correspondence, as well as the finalists' and winning submissions.

Biographical / historical:

The Edward M. Kennedy Prize is given annually to a new play or musical inspired by American history.

The prize, which is given by Columbia University Libraries under the oversight of an independent board of governors, was established by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith along with playwright Tony Kushner. Each year a group of twenty nominators, all drama and theatre professionals from across the United States, submit nominations to a panel of judges who determine the winning submission or submissions. The prize is announced annuall on February 22, the anniversary of senator Edward M. Kennedy's birth.

The Edward M. Kennedy Prize was established to honor Senator Ted Kennedy's love of American history and the Kennedy family's commitment to supporting arts and culture in the United States.

Acquisition information:

2013.2014.M126: Source of acquisition--Office of the Columbia University Librarian. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--01/02/2014.

Processing information:

Papers processed ceh 01/02/2014.

Finding aid written ceh 01/02/2014.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in one series. Material is arranged chronologically by prize year.

Accruals:

Additional material is expected annually

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located off-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms of access:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred citation:: Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Name of Collection; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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