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Nominations Sought for Freedley Award

The “George Freedley Memorial Award” has been established by the Theatre Library Association to honor the late founder of the Association, theatre historian, critic, author, and first curator of the Theatre Collection of the New York Public library. To be given annually, the award has as its purpose to recognize a published work in the field of the legitimate theatre published in the United States. A citation will be made to the author “on the basis of scholarship, readability, value in the work of theatre librarians, and general contribution to the broadening of knowledge.” The selection of the recipient will be determined by a fivemember jury appointed by the President of the

Theatre Library Association.

Authors, publishers, and members of the

Association are invited to submit nominations in writing for the 1968 Freedley Award to Chairman of the Jury, Professor Robert H. Ball, 11 North Washington Street, Port Washington, New York 11050. The Nominee’s name must be accompanied by the title and publisher of his book and must indicate the value, scope and unique features of the book so nominated. Authors and publishers must submit published copies for consideration. No galley-sheets or proofs will be accepted. All nominations must be in the hands of the jury by January 15, 1969.