Women -- Education

Overview "This thesis project describes the outcomes of a devised theatre project that looked at the similarities and differences in the treatment of girls in education. Interviews, writings, reflections, creative pieces and stories were gathered from over 40 women and girls ranging from age 11 to 92-years-old. The contributing authors and participants reflected on their own schooling, primarily their middle school years, and focused on three concepts: body image, strength/athleticism, and...

Scope and Contents This collection documents the teaching and writing career of Pearl Wallace Chappell and the history of the Dallas Academy of Speech and Drama. Included in the collection is biographical information about Pearl Wallace Chappell and historical information about the Dallas Academy of Speech and Drama. There are published poems and plays by Pearl Wallace Chappell and an audio recording of her giving a poetry reading shortly before her death. Also included are alumni directories and yearbooks,...