The collection consists of the personal donations of Johanna Dordick relating to the Los Angeles Opera Theater (originally named the Los Angeles Repertory Theater). Dordick founded Los Angeles Opera Theater in 1979 and served as the artistic director until her resignation in 1985. Los Angeles Opera Theater dissolved later that year.

Johanna Dordrick (née Elizabeth Patricia Robinson) was born in Thomasville, Georgia in the midst of the 20th century. She discovered she loved singing at an early age and has pursued that path ever since. Her career has taken various forms, mostly based around performance, music, and singing with the Los Angeles Opera Theater (LAOT).

6.8 linear feet (14 boxes, 1 flat box, 1 shoe box)

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