Spritz, Kenneth (Kenneth Paul) (1948-2023)

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Dates

Existence: 1948 - 2023

Biography

Kenneth Spritz attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated in 1970 with an A.B. in Dramatic Art. He later earned an M.F.A. in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College. While working at the Hudson River Museum as Assistant Curator of Exhibitions, Spritz produced an exhibit and book on the history of American theatre to accompany the bicentennial of America's founding. After a stint at the New York State Council on the Arts, Spritz came to Dartmouth in 1979 as Director of External Relations for the Hopkins Center, where he oversaw arts development at the college. In 1985, Spritz became Dartmouth's Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, a position he held for nine years. He later continued to work in development, holding positions at World Learning and at Boston's Museum of Science.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Kenneth Spritz research materials

Collection

Identifier: MS-1488

MS-1488

Date(s): 1887 to 1976

Content Description The collection contains photographic prints, negatives, contact sheets, notes, drafts, and some correspondence. These are research materials Kenneth Spritz utilized in writing "Theatrical Evolution: 1776-1976." Spritz developed this history of American theatre to accompany an exhibit he produced at the Hudson River Museum in celebration of the bicentennial of America's founding. Most of the material (11 of 16 folders) is photographic, and largely comprises copies of material in other...