David Rose collection of Scripts and Storyboards, 1943-1945

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Rose, David
Abstract:
David Rose (b. 1910) was a layout artist Walt Disney Studios (1936-40), served with Signal Corps, U.S. Army (1943-45), illustrator and designer at various film and television studios (1945-60), and an instructor at Otis Art Institute and various other universities and art societies. The collection consists of scripts, storyboards, drawings, photographs, publicity, and ephemera related to David Rose. The bulk of the collection includes scripts, storyboards, and ephemera from the series SNAFU.
Extent:
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.) 9 oversize boxes
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of scripts, storyboards, drawings, photographs, publicity, and ephemera related to artist David Rose. The bulk of the collection includes scripts, storyboards, and ephemera from the series SNAFU. Also includes scripts and storyboards from the series A few quick facts. Some materials are from the Animated Cartoon Section of the U.S. Army β€œFrank Capra Motion Picture Unit.”

Biographical / historical:

Rose was born in Malden, Massachusetts on March 10, 1910; BS, MA College of Art (1934); exhibited in one man and group exhibit shows; layout artist Walt Disney Studios (1936-40); served with Signal Corps, U.S. Army (1943-45); illustrator and designer at various film and television studios (1945-60); he started his career as artist-reporter for court trials and news events for television, newspapers, and magazines in 1971; instructor at Otis Art Institute and various other universities and art societies.

Acquisition information:
Gift of David Rose, 1986.
Arrangement:

For many records, David Rose's compiled clippings and other miscellaneous materials are found in a small folder preceding the corresponding oversize folders of original drawings.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988