Interviewer
Mary Wood Long
Abstract
Professor of Drama at Winthrop College (1954-1976), William Ivey Long (1911-1998), Sr. discusses his early interest in drama as a child, his family, his education at the University of North Carolina, his service as a company clerk in the army during World War II, his work in North Carolina as a drama director, his work in developing the drama department at Winthrop, some of his first Winthrop Productions, the creation of Winthrop’s annual One Act Play Festival as a result of his experience at the University of North Carolina, his interest in playwriting, the benefit of theatre on children’s mental and social development, his work with the Children’s Little Theatre in Rock Hill, Winthrop Theatre department’s role in the Rock Hill community, his experience with The Lost Colony outdoor drama, the changes in theatre students over the course of his career, his advice for young people, and his thoughts on creativity and creatives.
*The Interviewer Mary Wood Long (1919-1998) was the wife of William Ivey Long, Sr.
Publication Date
6-12-1977
Unique Identifier
OH 039
Format
1 Cassette, MP3; WAV:
Length
00:52:50
Restrictions
This interview is open for use.
Series
Faculty and Staff
Disciplines
Law
Keywords
Drama, Children's Little Theatre, Army
Recommended Citation
Long, William Ivy, "Interview with William Ivy Long - OH 39" (1977). Winthrop University Oral History Program. OH 039.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/oralhistoryprogram/144
LC Subject Headings
Winthrop College -- Faculty, Drama teachers -- South Carolina -- Rock Hill, College and school drama, College theater -- South Carolina -- Rock Hill, Children's theater -- South Carolina -- Rock Hill, Roanoke Colony, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Army
