S. Elizabeth Tyson Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: 011

Staff Only

This collection is comprised of two folders containing subsets of items. The first folder is made up of two costume and set idea books. "Dramatics, Costumes, Groupings" contains sketches, photographs, and newspaper clippings of actors and actresses and scenes on stage. "Costumes and Dolls" contains photographs and newspaper clippings of costumes and dolls from various parts of the globe. The second folder is made up of a costume and set idea book as well as notes and miscellaneous papers. "Costumes and Dolls" is made up of sketches, photographs, and newspaper clippings of costumes and sets from earlier centuries, Elizabethan times, the Victorian Age, and royal figures. There is a notebook as well as a guidelines book containing Tyson's ideas for costumes, lighting, etc. The miscellaneous papers include postcards to Tyson and newspaper clippings of houses.

Dates

1922-1962

Creator

Tyson, S. Elizabeth (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for research

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 document box)

Additional Description

Abstract

S. Elizabeth Tyson (1896-1991) was an assistant English professor at West Chester State Normal School, the West Chester State Teachers College (name changed in 1927), and West Chester State College (name again changed in 1960) from 1922-1962 and developed one of the first speech clinics in the United States. This collection includes materials that relate to Tyson's interest in theatre, including costume and makeup ideas, examples of sets, notes, guidelines, and other miscellaneous items.

Biographical or Historical Information

S. Elizabeth Tyson (1896-1991) was an assistant English professor at West Chester State Normal School, the West Chester State Teachers College (name changed in 1927), and West Chester State College (name again changed in 1960) from 1922-1962. While there, she installed one of the first speech clinics in the United States. A dormitory at West Chester University (Tyson Hall) is named in her honor.