The Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama Inspired by American History, 2012-2013

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.

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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Genre/Form
Scripts (documents)
Name
Kushner, Tony
O'Brien, Dan
Schenkkan, Robert, 1953-
Place
United States -- History -- Drama
Subject
American drama
Drama

Series I: The 2013 Prizes


Box 1 Folder 1

Correspondence, 2013


Box 1 Folder 2

Nominations, 2012


Box 1 Folder 3

Ceremony Program, 2013


Box 1 Folder 4

Finalists' Submissions, 2013


Box 1 Folder 5

Winners' Submissions, 2013


Box 1 Folder 6

"All the Way" by Robert Schenkkan

Accessioned 2020: 2019.2020.M169


Box 1 Folder 7 & 8

"All the Way" OSF Production Draft, 20 20 July 2012


Box 1 Folder 9

"The Body of an American" by Dan O'Brien, 4 March 2013


Box 1 Folder 10

Guidelines and Nomination Form


Box 1 Folder 11

Rules and By-Laws


Box 1 Folder 12

C.U. Pamphlet for the Prize, 2013