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"Primed for surprise" [and] "Mystery at Patio Playhouse draws near capacity crowds" [and] "Critical guest arrives", 1970-09-10; 1970-09-20

 File — Box: 2
Identifier: SC003_002_00156

Scope and Contents

"Shelly Smith, as an independent-minded spinster in the Patio Playhouse production of Agatha Christie's mystery, 'The Mousetrap,' has a surprise for Kerry Duse, who plays a police inspector investigating a murder in rural Britain." Similar images in envelope, as well as additional images related to 1970-09-10 article by Kathlyn Russell with following caption for the published image: "Dwight Burgess and Donn 'Connell are pictured in a scene from the Patio Playhouse September Production, Agatha Christie's Murder Mystery, "The Mousetrap." Burgess plays an eccentric young architect who is one of the snowbound guests in a small resort hotel, managed by Miss O'Connell." Similar images in envelope, as well as additional images related to 1970-09-10 article by Kathlyn Russell with following caption for the published image: "Mary Eve Douglas is somewhat taken aback at her reception from Wayne Baldan in the Patio Playhouse production of Agatha Christie's murder mystery, 'The Mousetrap.' She plays a hypercritical guest in a country guest house operated by Baldan and his wife, played by Donna O'Connell. The play, will be held over to Oct. 3. Performances are at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays."

Dates

  • Other: 1970-09-10; 1970-09-20

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Dan Rios papers are currently undergoing processing and are open for research. The department has internal documentation over what is in individual envelopes and can search for people, places, and events from 1968 - 2001 in advance of any visits so that we can ensure we have materials on hand for researchers. Please contact Special Collections in advance to request access.

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Extent

From the Collection: 222.31 Linear Feet (186 containers totaling 195 boxes and drawers of various sizes, roughly sized like postcard boxes. Metal containers house 2 or 3 drawers each.)

Language

From the Collection: English

Materials Specific Details

medium format b&w

Repository Details

Part of the CSUSM Special Collections Repository

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