The Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, 2012-2013
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#1703
- Bib ID:
- 10607937 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Columbia University. Libraries
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- .5 linear feet (1 document box)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located off-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
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.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in one series. Material is arranged chronologically by prize year.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located off-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
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.
Accrual
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2013.2014.M126: Source of acquisition--Office of the Columbia University Librarian. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--01/02/2014.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers processed ceh 01/02/2014.
Finding aid written ceh 01/02/2014.
Revision Description
2014-01-03 xml document instance created by Carrie Hintz
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
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.
Subject Headings
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