Identity elements
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Name and location of unit
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Title
Date(s)
- 2003 October-November (Creation)
Extent
0.04 Cubic feet
Container summary
(1) file folder (4) audiocassettes
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Firman H. Brown Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings contain a transcript with audio recordings of an oral history interview conducted October 30, 2003. Interview discussion topics include Brown's career, winning accreditation for the theatre program at Ohio State University, and helping Ohio State University become a member of the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA). Firman "Bo" Brown was a chairman and professor in the Department of Theatre at Ohio State University.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Firman H. Brown Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings, RG 40.283, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Firman H. Brown Oral History Transcript and Audiocassette Recordings Oral history contain a transcript and audiocassettes of an interview with Firman "Bo" Brown conducted by Paul Crepeau on October 30, 2003. Discussion topics include Brown's process in becoming involved in theater and making it his career, the Bigfork Summer Playhouse, attending Ithaca College and Cornell University, creating the Hangar Theatre, a summer theater housed at an old airport, Rollins College in Winterpark, Florida, winning accreditation for the theatre program at Ohio State University, and helping Ohio State University become a member of the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA).
System of arrangement
Material is arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
Materials in this collection are available for patron research, but may be used only in the University Archives Reading Room. Audiovisual materials may need a use copy produced before access is allowed. Some materials in this collection may be stored off-site, and are only available if requested 72 hours in advance of your visit. Contact the University Archives for more information.
Physical access
Contains audiocassettes.
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Conditions governing reproduction
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Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.2008.0060: Firman Brown
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Firman H. Brown, Jr.
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Notes element
Biographical / Historical Note
Firman "Bo" Hewitt Brown Jr. (1926-) was a chairman and professor in the Department of Theatre at Ohio State University.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 September
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn
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Subject access points
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Name access points
- Ohio State University--Faculty. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Department of Theatre. (Subject)
- University/Resident Theatre Association. (Subject)
- Brown, Firman H. (Firman Hewitt) (Subject)