Hermanson (Hjalmar) papers, bulk 1950s-1970s

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Summary

Title:
Hjalmar Hermanson papers
Dates:
bulk 1950s-1970s
Creators:
Hermanson, Hjalmar
Abstract:
This collection consists of the set drawings and photographs of American set designer, Hjalmar Hermanson (1907–1994).
Containers:
Box: 1a
Box: 1b
Box: 2
Box: 3
Box: 4
Box: 5
Box: 6
Box: 7
Box: 8
Box: 9
Box: 10
Box: 11
Extent:
18.333 Linear Feet 12 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Hjalmar Hermanson papers, Collection no. 2472, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the set drawings and photographs of American set designer, Hjalmar Hermanson (1907–1994). Photographs include sets he did for theaters. His set drawings are largely pencil sketches. Hermanson worked on theater productions, as well as television series such as "Toast of the Town," "Here and Now," "NBC News," and "The Kate Smith Show."

Biographical / historical:

Hjalmar Hermanson (1907–1994) was an American set designer. Hermanson worked on theater productions, as well as television series such as "Toast of the Town," "Here and Now," "NBC News," and "The Kate Smith Show." From 1946 to 1948 he was the designer for Kaj Velden Studios. Following this he worked for CBS, then NBC.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Hjalmar Hermanson estate, 1995.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-03-22 14:12:09 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Hjalmar Hermanson papers, Collection no. 2472, 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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