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.

Scope and Contents 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. ...

Scope and Contents 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. ...

Scope and Contents 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. ...

Scope and Contents Contains Tyson's written ideas for costumes, lighting, etc.

Scope and Contents Postcards to Tyson and newspaper clippings of houses.