The papers of Frederick Wilkins, Suffolk University English professor and Eugene O’Neill scholar, document his personal life, his academic career, and his professional activities, including his role in the renewed scholarship of playwright Eugene O’Neill and the formation of the Eugene O’Neill Society. The following digitized materials include information about the three international Eugene O’Neill Conferences held at Suffolk in the 1980s-1990s.
For additional information, consult the Wilkins Papers Collection Guide and digitized issues of the Eugene O’Neill Newsletter .
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Frederick Wilkins at his retirement tribute at Monte Cristo
Eugene O'Neill Society
Frederick Wilkins was a Eugene O’Neill scholar and an English professor at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, from 1969-2000.
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Frederick Wilkins with Michael Ronayne, Stephen Black, and Arthur Gelb at the Frederick Wilkins retirement tribute at Monte Cristo cottage
Eugene O'Neill Society
Frederick Wilkins was a Eugene O’Neill scholar and an English professor at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, from 1969-2000.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1995: "Teaching O'Neill", recording
Steven F. Bloom and Lowell Swortzell
In this conference session recording, a panel, including Steven Bloom and Lowell Swortzell, discusses their experiences teaching Eugene O'Neill in a variety of settings.
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Eugene O'Neill International Conference 1995: O'Neill's People, program
Eugene O'Neill Society
This item is related to a series of Eugene O'Neill Conferences convened at Suffolk University by Suffolk Professor Fred Wilkins and the Eugene O'Neill Society in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Eugene O'Neill International Conference 1995: O'Neill's People, schedule of events
Eugene O'Neill Society
This item is related to a series of Eugene O'Neill Conferences convened at Suffolk University by Suffolk Professor Fred Wilkins and the Eugene O'Neill Society in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Frederick Wilkins and Jason Robards at the Eugene O'Neill Conference awards ceremony at Suffolk University
Eugene O'Neill Society
This item is related to a series of Eugene O'Neill Conferences convened at Suffolk University by Suffolk Professor Fred Wilkins and the Eugene O'Neill Society in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Fred Wilkins and Jose Quintero at the Eugene O'Neill Conference awards ceremony
John Gilooly
This item is related to a series of Eugene O'Neill Conferences convened at Suffolk University by Suffolk Professor Fred Wilkins and the Eugene O'Neill Society in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Fred Wilkins at Eugene O'Neill Conference outing to Monte Cristo Cottage
John Gilooly
This item is related to a series of Eugene O'Neill Conferences convened at Suffolk University by Suffolk Professor Fred Wilkins and the Eugene O'Neill Society in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Performance of Long Day's Journey Into Night at the1995 Eugene O'Neill International Conference
John Gilooly
This item is related to a series of Eugene O'Neill Conferences convened at Suffolk University by Suffolk Professor Fred Wilkins and the Eugene O'Neill Society in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1995: O'Neill On Stage Panel Discussion, recording
Jose Quintero, Jason Robards, and Barbara Gelb
In this conference session recording, Jose Quintero, Jason Robards, Barbara Gelb and others discuss "O'Neill on Stage."
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Frederick Wilkins posing in a wooded area at the Wilkins family home
Frederick Wilkins
Frederick Wilkins was a Eugene O’Neill scholar and an English professor at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, from 1969-2000.
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Fred Wilkins and Mirek Szjener at Bowdoin College
Frederick Wilkins
Frederick Wilkins was a Eugene O’Neill scholar and an English professor at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, from 1969-2000.
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Fred Wilkins and Mirek Szjener with their dog, Toby
Frederick Wilkins
Frederick Wilkins was a Eugene O’Neill scholar and an English professor at Suffolk University in Boston, MA, from 1969-2000.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986--Session K, "Women in O'Neill's Plays" (Tapes 1 & 2), recording
Judith Barlow, James A. Robinson, Bette Mandl, and Ruby Dee
In Tape 1 of this conference session recording, papers are presented by four speakers: Judith Barlow, James A. Robinson, Bette Mandl, and John G. Peters. Steve Vineberg moderates the session, which includes a question and answer period. Actress Ruby Dee is announced as being a member of the audience.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Session F, "Family Relations in Late Plays", recording
Albert Bermel and Jean Anne Waterstradt
In this conference session recording, papers are presented by two speakers: Albert Bermel and Jean Anne Waterstradt. The session concludes with a question and answer period.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Session L, "Teaching O'Neill: Panel Discussion" (Tapes 1 & 2), recording
Steven F. Bloom, Randy Harris, Charles Metten, and Gary Vena
In Tape 1 of this conference session recording, a panel discusses their experiences teaching O'Neill works. The panelists are Steve Bloom, Randy Harris, Charles Metten, Gary Vena, and Jean Anne Waterstradt. The session opens up into a general discussion.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Session G, "Hughie", recording
Steven F. Bloom and Yasuko Ikeuchi
In this conference session recording, papers are presented by two speakers: Steven Bloom and Yasuko Ikeuchi. The session concludes with a question and answer period.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Session C, Biographical Illumination, recording
Travis Bogard, Stephen A. Black, and Virginia Floyd
In this conference session recording, papers are presented by three speakers: Travis Bogard, Stephen A. Black, and Virginia Floyd. The session concludes with a question and answer period.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Session D,"A Tale of Possessors…," recording
Martha Bower and Donald Gallup
In this conference session recording, papers are presented by two speakers: Martha Bower and Donald Gallup. The session concludes with a question and answer period.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Preconference, Session 1, recording
Jackson Bryer
In this recording, the first of the preconference sessions, participants introduce themselves, and Jackson Bryer and Paul Voelker moderate a discussion on the preconference day agenda and ideas for the upcoming O'Neill centennial celebration. Frederick Wilkins provides introductory remarks.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Preconference, Session 2 (Tapes 1 & 2), recording
Jackson Bryer
In Tape 1 of this preconference session recording, participants discuss scholarship and research of O'Neill, what is missing from the canon of scholarly work, ideas for books to address those absences, and ways to get funding and support for new projects. Jackson Bryer moderates the session.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Report of Preconference Co-Directors, recording
Jackson Bryer
In this conference session recording, Jackson Bryer moderates a discussion of the preconference sessions. Participants summarize the results from those sessions and discuss plans for the O'Neill centennial celebration.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Session N, O'Neill on Stage Panel Discussion (Tapes 1 & 2), recording
Jarka Burian, Ruby Dee, Tom McDermott, and Jose Quintero
In Tape 1 of this conference session recording, a panel discusses working with O'Neill on stage. Panelists include Jarka Burian, Ruby Dee, Tom McDermott, Tom Olsson, Jose Quintero, and Stan Wetson.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Session I, "Patterns in Carpet", I, recording
Jean Chothia, Peter Egri, and Lowell Swortzell
In this conference session recording, papers are presented by three speakers: Jean Chothia, Peter Egri, and Lowell Swortzell. The session concludes with a question and answer period.
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Eugene O'Neill Conference 1986: Preconference, Session 2, Theatrical, recording
Eugene O'Neill Society
In this preconference session recording, participants discuss theater productions of O'Neill's plays, ways to get more theater companies to put on the plays, possibilities for getting productions on television, and plans to celebrate O'Neill's centennial.