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FEMALE RELIGIOUS PLAYWRIGHTS 1900-1950

Abelson, Anna Goldina

Mordecai’s Cousin. Bloch Publication Co., New York, 1923
Allison, Prof. and Mrs. Ethleen Tyson Gaw
Pharaoh’s Daughter. Longmans, Green and Co., New York, 1928.
Ambrosine, Sister Mary
Queen Esther. A. Flanagan Co., Chicago, 1905.
Ashton, Leonora Still
The Resurrection. The Young-Churchman Co., Milwaukee.
Austin, Grace Jewitt
The Abigail. Abigail Free School and Kindergarten, New York, 1924.
Armfield, Constance Smedley and Maxwell Armfield.
 Miriam -Sister of Moses. 
Ashton, Lenora Still.
The Nativity.  The Young Churchman Co., Milwaukee.
Bacon, Mrs. Josephine D.
Twilight of the Gods. M. Kennerly, New York, 1915.
Baker, Marjory.
The Wise and Foolish Virgins. 
Bates, Ester Willard. 
The Tree of Life. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Bennett, Ella Costello
Judith. Copyright Jan. 9, 1900.
Benton, Rita
The Burning Fiery Furnace. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Call of Samuel. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
The Christmas Story. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Coming Down the Mount. The Writers Publishing Co., 1924.
Daniel. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
The Daughter of Jephtha. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
David and Goliath. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
The Golden Calf. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
The Good Samaritan. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Joseph ad His Brethren. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Judgement of Solomon. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Manger Service. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Moses in the Bulrushes. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Esther. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Noah’s Flood. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
The Proving of Abraham. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922. 
The Resurrection.
Ruth and Boaz. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Up, Up From Egypt to the Promised Land. Abingdon Press, New York, 1922.
Bjorklund, Helen B.
The Wanderer. The Abingdon Press, New York.
Branch, Anna
Lazarus. Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, 1901.
Brown, Grace Overton
An Easter Play. Copyright Dec. 1, 1927.
Brown, Katherine S. and Glenna Smith Tinnin
One Night in Bethlehem. Samuel French, New York, 1925.
Browne, Mabel
Esther. Cokesbury Press, 1924.
Buchanan, Lorraine (pseud. of Lorraine Hall-Russell)
Judith. Copyright My 14, 1912.
Bunston, Anna (pseud of Mrs. Anna DeBarry)
Jephtha’s Daughter. F. MacDonald, London, 1914.
Chanler, Amelia Rives or A.R.C. Troubetzkoy
Herod and Mariamne. J.B. Lippincott, Phila. 1888.
Cleveland, Lucy
Jephtha’s Daughter. Copyright March 12, 1902.
Cole, Edna Earle
Esther, the Brave Young Queen. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
The Good Samaritan. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
A King’s Life Spared. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
Naaman and Gehazi.  Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
Paul and the Jailer. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
Peter and the Roman Captain. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
The Story of Joseph. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
The Story of Little Samuel. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
Story of the Baby Moses. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
Story of the Twelve Spies. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
Two Journeys to Bethlehem. Richard G. Badger, Boston, 1915.
Coffee, Lrnore and William Joyce Cowen
Family Portrait. Samuel French.
Converse, Florence
The Blessed Birthday. C.P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1917.
Thy Kingdom Come. C.P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1917.
Cook, Marjorie Benton
Judith of Judea. Copyright Dec. 14, 1900.
Cook, Mildred Emily
Adoration of the Kings and Shepherds. Pilgrim’s Press, Boston, 1922.
Cowper, Courtney (pseud. of S.S. White)
Bathsheba.  copyright April 22, 1919.
Dearmer, Mrs. Percy
The Dreamer. E. Macdonald, London, 1916.
Soul of the World. E. Maconald, London, 1916.
Dento, Clara J.
In the East. Beckley Cardy, Chicago, 1922.
Deseo, Lydia M. Glover.
Living Water. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1923.
Love’s Utmost. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1923.
Nason, the Blind Disciple.  The Abingdon Press, New York, 1927.
The Seeing Heart. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1923.
Simon of Cyrene. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1923.
Simon’s Wife’s Mother. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1926.
Whom Jesus Loved. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1923.
Dickinson, Helen and Clarence and William Sloane Coffin
Coming of the Prince of Peace. The Abingdon Press, New York.
Dixon, Mary Felts
Job. Copyright July 8, 1927.
Ebb, Sophie E.
Joseph. Bloch Pub. Co., New York, 1903.
Evans, Florence Wilkinson
David of Bethlehem. The McClure, Phillips Co., New York, 1904.
Mary Magdelen. The McClure, Phillips Co., New York, 1904.
Ferris, Anita B.
The Lamp. Pub. Dept. of Presbyterian Church, Phila. PA, 1921.
Field, Michael (pseud. for Kathleen Bradley and Edith Cooper)
The Accuser. Sidgwick and Jackson, London, 1911.
Figgs, Carrie L.M.
Jephtha’s Daughter. 1924.
Fiske, Isabelle Horne
A Comedy of the Exile. Poet Lore, Vol. 17, p. 51-58, Spring 1906.
Foley, Marie A.
The Gift. Samuel French, New York, 1921.
Frank, Florence Kiper
Jael. The Chicago Little Theatre, 1914.
Galleher, Helen
The Herald of the Restoration. The Abingdon Press, New York.
Gleason, Charlotte
Judas Iscariot. Doran, New York, 1922.
Griswold, Virginia A.
Christmas Story. Samuel French, New York, 1921.
Gregory, Lady. 
The Story Brought by Brigit. Samuel French, England, 1924.
Spreading the News. Samuel French.
The Traveling Man. The Abingdon Press, Great Britain, 1923.
Hamlin, Mary P. 
He Came Seeing. Samuel French
The Rock. Pilgrim Press, Boston, 1921.
Hansberry, Lorraine
A Raisin in the Sun.
Harnwell, Anna J.
The Star in the East. Samuel French, New York, 1921.
Henderson, Mrs. Alice Corbin
Adam’s Dream. Scribner’s, New York, 1909.
Easter Morning. Scribner’s, New York, 1909.
The Star of Bethlehem. Scribner’s, New York, 1909.
Herbst, Eva.
Ruth. Dept. of Synagogue and School Extension of Union of American and Hebrew Congregation, Cincinnati, 1921.
Hill, Christine
Joseph and His Brothers. Copyright June 20, 1927.
Hobbs, Mabel and Helen Miles
David and Jonathan. The Century Co., New York, 1924
Esther. The Century Co., New York, 1924.
The Healing of Naaman. The Century Co., New York, 1924.
Joseph nad His Brethren. The Century Co., New York, 1924.
Moses.  The Century Co., New York, 1924.
Ruth and Naomi, Century Co., New York, 1924.
Hormel, Elizabeth
Jeremiah. Abingdon Press, New York.
Jackson, Mrs. Vernice Bigelow
Story of the Birth of Christ. 
Jacobson, Janie
Belshazzar. Bloch Pub. Co., New York.
Esther, the Queen of Persia. Julius H. Greenstone, Phila., 1912.
For Liberty. Bloch Publishing Co.
Jephtha’s Vow. Schoen and Kellerman, New York, 1910.
Joseph and His Brethren. Bloch Publishing Co, New York.
The Moabitess Ruth. Schoen and Kellerman, New York, 1910.
Jenkinson, Margaret Clifford. 
Shadows of the Christ. W. Heffer & Sons, Ltd., Cambridge, England, 1921.
Jones, Alice Louise
Judas. Copyright July 11, 1917.
Judge, Jane and Linwood Taft.
A Christmas Mystery. Pilgrim Press, Boston, 1922.
Kaye-Smith, Sheila
The Child Born at the Plough. E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1927.
Shepherd of Lattendon. E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1927.
Kimball, Rosamond
David and Jonathan. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
Elijah and Elisha. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
Jacob’s Journey. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
Moses in the Bulrushes. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
The Nativity. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
The Prodigal Son. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
The Resurrection. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
Ruth. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
Samuel in the House of the Lord. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
The Story of Joseph. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
Wooing of Rebekah. C. Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1925.
Kinsolving, Sally Bruce
David and Bathsheba. The Norman, Remington Co., Baltimore, 1922.
Kingsbury, Sara.
The Rich Young Man. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1927.
Komai, Felicia
Cry, the Beloved Country. Friendship Press.*
Lally, Gwen
Jezebel. A.L. Humphrey’s, London, 1918.
Lawrence, Annabel
Ruth. T.S. Dennison & Co., Chicago, 1916.
Leaman, Lily M.
The Child Moses. Penn. Publishing Co., Philadelphia, PA.
Leamon, Dorothy
Barrabas. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1926.
Leonard, Clara Virginia
Jezebel. Copyright Jan. 5, 1903.
Levinger, Elma Ehrlich
Jephtha’s Daughter. 
Let There Be Light. Bloch Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 1923.
Light of Isreal. Bloch Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 1923.
Pageant of Esther.  Bloch Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 1923.
The Return of the Prodigal.  Pilgrim Press, Boston, 1927.
Ruth of Moab. Bloch Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 1923.
The Silver Cup. Bloch Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 1923.
The Star of Judah. Bloch Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 1923.
The Young Defender. Bloch Pub. Co., Cincinnati, 1922.
Levy, Leah
Abraham.
Manley, Marian
The Message of the Christ Child. Pub. Dept. of Presbyterian Church, Phila.
Maxfield, Mina R. 
Gallant Queen: A Play of Esther in Three Scenes. Boston: Baker’s Plays, 1944.
Ruth of Moab.  Longmans, Green & Co., New York, 1928.
McFadden, Elizabeth
When the Chimes Rang, Samuel French
Millay, Edna St. Vincent
Aria Da Capo, Baker’s Plays
Moses, Mrs. A.J.
Esther. Bloch Publishing Co., Cincinnati, 1887.
Myers, Miriam. 
 Queen Esther. Copyright Waco, Texas, February 10, 1893.
Mygatt, Tracy Dickinson
Children of Isreal. Doran, New York, 1922.
Norton, Eleanor
Daughter of Herodias.
Owen, Ruth B.
Bethlehem. Woman’s Home Companion, Dec. 1923, p. 22-23.
Parsons, Margaret
Babe in the Bulrushes. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
Benjamin and the Silver Cup. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
Boy Heroes of the Bible. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
Daniel and the Lions. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
Joseph the Dreamer of Dreams. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
Little Prophet Samuel. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
Ruth. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
Shadows of the Manger. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.
The Widow’s Cruse. Eldridge Entertainment House, Inc., Franklin, Ohio, 1927.


Pettey, Emma

Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By. Copyright Aug. 16, 1919.
Race, Martha
At the Door of the Inn. Pilgrim Press, Boston, 1924.
Ratcliff, Nora
Nativity. Bakers Plays.
Reeves, Florence
Isaiah, The Prophet. Abingdon Press Co., New York.
Reeves, Marie Meadows
Judas. Copyright Sept. 18, 1916.
Reid, Edith
Florence Nightengale.
Rhoads, Katherine
Esther. Copyright June 20, 1927.
Rider, Bertha Pear
Esther. Copyright March 26, 1914.
Russel, Mary M.
Eastern Morn. George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921.
Ester-Mor (Easter Morning) George H. Doran Co., NewY ork, 1921.
The First Christmas. George H. Doran Co., NewY ork, 1921
A Mother’s Faith. George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921.
A Neighbor and His Work. George H. Doran Co., NewY ork, 1921.
In Quest of a Great Treasure (Naaman).  George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921
Ruth (A Girl Who Knew How to Be a Friend) George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921
A Search for a Wife.  George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921
The Secret of Success.  George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921
A Thanksgiving Service. George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921
The Value of Preparation. George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921
A Woman Who Dared. George H. Doran Co., New York, 1921


Ryerson, Florence and Colin Clements

The Littlest Shepherd. D. Appleton and Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927.
Sanderson, Virginia
Long Ago in Judea. Samuel French, New York, 1925.
Sayers, Dorothy
The Just Vengeance. Ann Watkins, New York.
The Man Born to Be King. Harper & Bothers, New York.
Zeal of thy House.
Devil to Pay.
Schneider, Patricia Vought
The Undertaking. Abingdon Press, New York.
Short, Marian
Delilah. Copyright Feb. 16, 1915.
Smith Alice Maude 
Jael. Copyright Aug. 11, 1908.
Snyder, Margaret I. 
The Nativity. The Abingdon Press, 1925
Soble, Mae Stein
The Call of God. James T. White, New York, 1919.
The First Temptation. James T. White, New York, 1919.
The Garden of Eden. James T. White, New York, 1919.
The Golden Calf. James T. White, New York, 1919.
The Man of Right. James T. White, New York, 1919.
Mother Love Finds a Way.  James T. White, New York, 1919.
The Promised Land. James T. White, New York, 1919.
Spence, Florence Lewis
The Star Gleams. Samuel French, New York, 1922.
Stockbridge, Dorothy
Jezebel
Stone, Mary Irene
According To Your Faith. Boston Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927.
The Angel’s Song. Boston Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927.
David Anointed King. Burton Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927.
Esther. Burton Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927.
Living Pictures. Burton Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927.
Naaman, the Syrian Leper. Burton Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927.
Nicodemus, a Ruler of the Jews. Burton Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927
Onesimus. Burton Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927
Stephen, the First Christian Martyr. Burton Pub. Co., Kansas City, MO, 1927


Tomes, Margaret Otey

Children and the Evangelists. Drama, Vol. ii, 1920-21, p. 58-60.
Trask, Katrina
The Little Town of Bethlehem. Samuel French, New York, 1910.
Whitman, Eleanor Wood
Bible Parables in Pantomime. Penn Pub. Co.
Drama of Isaiah, Pilgrim’s Press, Boston, 1917.
Jeremiah. Century Co., New York, 1925.
Nehemiah the Builder.  Pilgrim Press, Boston, 1926.
Whitney, Mary Ellen
Bible Plays and How to Produce Them. Fleming H. Revell Co., New York, 1927.
Willcox, Helen
Lydia, Seller of Purple. The Abingdon Press, New York, 1923.
Wilson, Dorothy Clarke
The Gifts. Bakers Plays.
Simon the Leper. Baker’s Plays.

 
 
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