Frank Ballard Papers
Scope and Content
The collection contains biographical information on Frank Ballard and correspondence, publications, and clippings pertaining to the Puppetry Program at the University of Connecticut.
Dates
- Creation: undated, 1973-1993
Access
The collection is open and available for research.
Restrictions on Use
Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.
Biography
Frank Willard Ballard was a born on 7 December 1929 in Alton, Illinois. He received his B.A. (1952) from Shurtleff College and his M.A. (1953) from the University of Illinois. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Ballard was a professor of dramatic arts at the University of Connecticut, retiring in 1989. In 1966, he established the first bachelor of fine arts degree program in puppetry at any American university. A decade later he founded the National Puppetry Institute at the University of Connecticut.
For more information see Series I: Vitae.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Frank Willard Ballard was born on 7 December 1929 in Alton, Illinois. He received his B.A. (1952) from Shurtleff College and his M.A. (1953) from the University of Illinois. Ballard was a professor of dramatic arts at the University of Connecticut, retiring in 1989. In 1966, he established the first bachelor of fine arts degree program in puppetry at any American university. A decade later he founded the National Puppetry Institute at the University of Connecticut.
Arrangement
Series I: Personal Papers (undated, 1986-1993)
Series II: Puppetry Program (undated, 1973-1993)
Series III: Photographs (1987)
Acquisition Information
Provenance unknown.
Separated Materials
Some materials have been separated from the collection.
Transferred to Archives and Special Collections Periodicals:
- Children's Books International 5: Proceedings, 1982
Transferred to University Archives:
- The Art of Puppetry in America, William Benton Museum of Art, 1987
- Connecticut Alumnus, v. XLIII, #3-4, 1970
- Student Handbook, School of Fine Arts, UConn, 1988-1989
- Threshold: A Report of Creative Concerns at the University of Connecticut, 1982
- UConn Classic, program, 1977
Transferred to Ballard Puppetry Museum:
- A Propos, #16, 1978
- American Puppetry Festival, 1987
- Mime, Mask & Marionette, v. 1, #1-4, 1978
- Nutmeg Puppet News, v. 19, #1-2, 4-5 1992-1993
- Playboard, August 17, 1992
- Punchline, v. XVIII, #5, 1992
- Puppet Life, August 1974, February-March, September-December 1975
- Puppeteers of America
- Puppet Festival, 1973
- Festival Nouvelle Orleans, 1974
- Festival 1975
- International Membership Directory, 1976
- 37th National Puppetry Festival, 1976
- 38th National Festival, 1977
- 39th National Festival, 1978
- Southeast Region Puppet Festival, 1985
- 40th Annual Festival, 1979
- Puppetry Journal, v. 11, #1-6; v. 12, #2-5; v 13, #1-4, 6; v. 14, #1-3, 6; v. 15, #2-6; v. 16, #2-6; v. 17, #6; v. 18, #1-6; v. 19, #1-5; v. 20, #1-5; v. 21, #1-3, 5-6, v. 22, #1, 3; v. 24, #2-6; v. 25, #1; v. 26, #3; v. 27, #1; v. 30, #5; v. 36, #3, 1985; v. 37, #1-2, 1985; v. 38, #1, 4, 1986-1987; v. 41, #4, 1990; v. 42, #4, 1991; v.44, #2, 1959-1992
- Theatre Crafts, March-April 1975
- The Theatre in Poland, #4 (164), #5 (165) 1972; #12 (195) 1974; #11 (219) 1976
- Title
- Frank Ballard Papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Archives & Special Collections staff
- Date
- 2000 January
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository
University of Connecticut Library
405 Babbidge Road Unit 1205
Storrs Connecticut 06269-1205 USA US
860-486-2524
archives@uconn.edu
