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Title: Robert B. Richardson collection on Southern California Theater
Collection number: 0242
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
12.5 Linear feet
10 boxes
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1930-1990
Date (inclusive): 1896-1991
Abstract: This collection consists of the research files on Los Angeles and Southern California theaters compiled by Robert Richardson.
The focus of the files, which contain clippings, statistics, and ephemera, is the physical venues themselves (the theaters).
creator:
Richardson, Robert B.
[Box/folder# or item name], Robert B. Richardson collection on Southern California Theater, Collection no. 0242, Special Collections,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
The collection contains published articles; researchers are reminded of the copyright restrictions imposed by publishers on
reusing their articles and parts of books. It is the responsibility of researchers to acquire permission from publishers when
reusing such materials. The copyright to unpublished materials belongs to the heirs of the writers. Permission to publish,
quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access. Consult finding aid for additional information.
The Robert B. Richardson collection on Southern California Theater was compiled and donated to USC by Robert Richardson.
Robert Richardson created the Robert Richardson collection on Southern California Theater to document the history of both
the theaters and the theater in Southern California.
A detailed paper file list is available on-site.
This collection originally consisted of 193 binders created by Robert Richardson. The contents have been removed from the
binders and foldered; however, the folders retain the original order and titles of the binders. This collection provides information
about Southern California's stage theaters, theater companies (including those in San Diego), and actors. Most files consist
of newspaper clippings printed from the microfilm of local papers and industry publications on a specific topic or theater.
Some contain original newspaper clippings, correspondence pertaining to Richardson's research, and advertising material from
theaters. Also included are Richardson's compilations of theater statistics, lists, and data sheets on particular topics.
The theaters represented include the Belasco Theater, the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, the Mason Opera House, the Mason
Theater, the Mayan Theater, the Music Box Theater, the Ahmanson Theater, the Pasadena Playhouse, the Las Palmas Theater, the
Biltmore Theater, and the La Jolla Playhouse.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Richardson, Robert B. -- Archives
Actors--California, Southern--Archival resources
Actors--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
California, Southern--History--Archival resources
Clippings
Ephemera
Los Angeles (Calif.)--History--Archival resources
Performing arts--California, Southern--Archival resources
Performing arts--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Theater--California, Southern--Archival resources
Theater--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Theaters--California, Southern--Archival resources
Theaters--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources