Friends and relations of Gilbert and Sullivan (FROGS) collection

Collection

Identifier: WLU-Coll-0188

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, and approximately 50 humorous photos from five plays(Iolanthe, H.M.S. Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, Mikado, and Patience) put on by FROGS. It also includes programs as well as script and casting information used by the individuals putting on the plays.

Dates

Creation: Inclusive 1964-1968

Creator

Friends and relations of Gilbert and Sullivan (FROGS) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Use

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.

Biographical / Historical

Friends and relations of Gilbert and Sullivan (FROGS) was founded in 1963 by Lt. George Atkins, a VMI graduate who fulfilled a one-year position in the Chemistry Department. The first production was in March of 1964.