Telford, Robert S.
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Robert S. Telford Personal Papers (SC-05)
Item — Box SC-05 Box 1: Series SC-05-01
Identifier: SC-05
Abstract
The collection documents the life and career of Robert (Bob) S. Telford from 1959-2008. Telford, director of the Virginia Museum Theatre from 1955-1966, helped to strengthen the program and is known for casting African American actors in productions with white actors at a time when interracial casting was illegal in Virginia.
Dates:
1959-2008, undated
Found in:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives
