Robinson, Emmett Edward, 1914-1988
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1914 February 27 - 1988 December 25
Occupations
- College teachers
- Art teachers
- Actors
- Theatrical producers and directors
- Theatrical managers
- Costume designers
- Set designers
- Authors
- Artists
Places
- Ocala (Fla.) (Place of Birth)
- Charleston (S.C.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
- Charleston (S.C.) (Other)
Topics
- Art
- Acting
- Theater management
- Theater -- Production and direction
- Costume design
- Theaters -- Stage-setting and scenery
Languages Used
- English
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Emmett E. Robinson papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0039
Abstract
Collection consists of the papers of Emmett E. Robinson, managing director of the Footlight Players Theatre from 1935 to 1977 and professor of fine arts and theatre at the College of Charleston from 1942 to 1982. Papers include assorted biographical materials, writings on community theatre, play and television scripts, and exhibit designs. Also included are materials relating to Footlight Players Theatre, Dock Street Theatre, Mohawk Drama Festival, and Dramatic Society of the College of...
Dates:
1886-1991; Majority of material found within 1920-1988
Found in:
Special Collections
Simons & Lapham architectural drawings
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0011
Collection Overview
At least six unrelated projects are represented: (1) "Crystal Lake Country Club..., S. Lapham, Jr., designer. Akron, Ohio, March 1919." Plan and elevation (2 drawings). These two drawings are the only known examples of Lapham's work to survive from the period before his partnership with Simons. (2) Two inked plans (1 drawing) by Albert Simons for two floors of a house, 16 November 1923. (3) "Pedestals for Sculpture at Gibbes Art Gallery, Charleston, South Carolina" by Albert Simons, August...
Dates:
1919-1952
Found in:
Special Collections