Gowan, Elsie Park
Playwright
1905-

A graduate of the University in 1930, Mrs. Gowan wrote for radio, 
stage and television productions, mainly on themes and events in 
Canadian history.  She was a major contributor to the National 
and Alberta School Broadcasts.  Mrs. Gowan served as Chief Factor 
of Fort Edmonton Park, and has received an honorary Doctor of 
Laws degree from the University of Alberta.  She has taught radio 
and drama writing at the Banff School of Fine Arts and Queen’s 
University, and is an instructor for senior citizens’ creative 
writing classes.

Multiple media, 1933-1985, 1.20 m    

Articles and speeches, 1933-1985

Personal papers, 1937-1982
Includes a biographical story; correspondence; honorary degree.

Plays, 1933-1980
Includes plays for radio, stage, and television, most of which 
date from 1933-1960.

Scrapbooks, 1933-1975
Edmonton theatre history and Mrs. Gowan’s career (10 microfiche).

Short stories, [after 1946]

Index to scrapbook on microfiche and descriptive inventory of papers
available.
Access: Open
See also: Banff School of Fine Arts