Archives and Special Collections: Warren M. Lee Papers
91 linear ft., 127 boxes
Background:
Warren M. Lee came to the University of South Dakota in 1938 as Director of the University Theatre. In 1946, he assisted in the creation of the Black Hills Playhouse, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He served as the Dean of the College of Fine Arts from 1952 until 1968, when he resigned to become Director of the Black Hills Fine Arts Center. He held that position until 1974. Lee retired from USD in 1975 and became professor emeritus at the dedication of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts on the USD campus. Lee died in 1978
Scope and Content:
The Lee Papers include Lee's play manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, business records, class outlines and other papers relating to fine arts at USD and in South Dakota. In addition, the papers include materials relating to the Black Hills Playhouse.
Related Subjects:
University of South Dakota--Faculty
Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)--History--Drama
Black Hills Playhouse (Camp Lodge, Hermosa, S.D.)--History
Drama
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