In professional theater, she had worked as a costumer for the Pittsburgh Playhouse, the Federal Theater in Chicago and New York, and the Globe Theater at the Century of Progress in Chicago. At UT Austin she created the costumes for about 30 productions in Greek and Shakespearean classics as well as modern comedies. In 1957 Professor Barton was recognized for her work with the Award of Merit from the Southwest Theater Conference. In 1960 she received the Eaves Award from the American Educational Theater Association for outstanding contributions. Additional biographical sources can be found in the Barker Texas History Center and UT Office of Public Affairs.
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