Box 1

“Yokohama Maid,” libretto and lyrics only, one copy. Program for performance of “Yokohama Maid,” includes names of the entire cast, four copies. “Yokohama Maid,” was performed on April 13, 1918.

“Mrs. Temple’s Telegram,” two copies, one with signature of Doris Nye, the other with signature of Charles Woodworth; one copy of the “The Dictator,” and one copy of “The Private Secretary.”

“Princess Chrysanthemum, A Japanese Operetta in Three Acts,” words and music by C. Kind Proctor; “Merchant of Venice,” by William Shakespeare; “Stop Thief,” by Carlyle Moore, with the signature of Charles Woodworth inside.

“Priscilla or The Pilgrim’s Proxy,” comic opera in two acts written by Henry D. Coolidge, composed by Thomas W. Surette. Two pieces of music sheets, “I want a Boy,” from “Going Up,” and “You Found Me and I Found You,” from “Oh Lady! Lady!” Both signed by Nye and Woodworth.

Programs for musical and theatrical events at both Athens High School and Ohio University. Note also house programs from the Athens Opera House, circa 1915 and 1916.

The Doris Nye Woodworth (DNW) Collection contains items collected by DNW during high school and college in Athens, Ohio. The collection includes musical and theater scripts, printed programs of Ohio University and Athens High School plays, photographs and dance programs.

None identified. Two portraits, presumably of Doris Nye; one portrait presumably of Charles Woodworth in military uniform; one group portrait of cast of what appears to be a minstrel show on stage of Ewing Hall or Athens Opera House, possibly the Mohican Minstrel Show, May 12 or July 6, 1916.