Dorothy Willard papers, 1930-1970

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#1352
Bib ID:
4079479 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Willard, Dorothy
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
5.5 linear feet (11 boxes)
Language(s):
English .
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Description

Summary

Papers of Dorothy Willard. As a result of her travels throughout many parts of the world, particularly Scandinavia and the Far East, she became interested in world history before 1600 and organized television shows relating to the early historical periods, produced in the series "International Historical Television Program." The collection contains miscellaneous correspondence, notes, drafts of the various television projects, and photographs.

Arrangement

Arranged.

Using the Collection

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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. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions 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); Dorothy Willard papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Loftus, Nadia. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1971. Accession number--M-71.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 09/--/1989.

Revision Description

April 2020 PDF replaced with full finding aid, YH

Biographical / Historical

Dorothy Willard (born Dorothy D. Linn in Chicago, 1892), wife of Cyrus McCormick, Jr. (married 1915, divorced 1931) was one of the founders of the Actor's Studio, as well as the producer of a number of stage works. She took Willard, a grandmother's last name, as her name after divorcing from McCormick.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Photographic prints CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Actors Studio (New York, N.Y.) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
McCormick, Cyrus, Jr CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
History -- Study and teaching CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Television in education CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Television programs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID