Doolittle (James A.) papers, bulk 1916-1975

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Summary

Title:
James A. Doolittle papers
Dates:
bulk 1916-1975
Creators:
Doolittle, James A., 1914-1997
Abstract:
This collection includes theatre programs and costume illustrations from projects worked on by American performing arts producer James A. Doolittle (1914-1997) at various venues, copies of the periodical Dance News, and materials related to Doolittle's time running the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Extent:
139.88 Linear Feet 142 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], James Doolittle papers, Collection no. 2224, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection is currently unavailable for access.

This collection reflects the career of American performing arts producer James A. Doolittle (1914-1997). Materials include theatre programs from projects worked on by Doolittle at various venues, costume illustrations, copies of the periodical Dance News, and materials related to Doolittle's time at the Greek Theatre (1952- 1975).

Also present are records from an accrual from UCLA (Boxes 93-122, 129-142).

Biographical / historical:

James A. Doolittle (1914-1997) was an American performing arts producer of dance, opera, and theatre in Los Angeles for 50 years. He leased and ran the Greek Theater from 1952 until 1975, and presented there and at other L.A. venues some of the world's elite dance companies: the New York City Ballet, the Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet, Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project and the San Francisco Ballet.

Acquisition information:
Gift of James Doolittle Estate, June 2, 1997.
Processing information:

Collection is partially processed.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated. Additional description of addenda by Diann Benti.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-11-11 12:40:33 -0800 .

Access and use

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], James Doolittle papers, Collection no. 2224, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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