Robert F. Jani papers, bulk 1950s-1980s

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Summary

Creators:
Jani, Robert F., 1934-1989
Abstract:
This collection consists of the personal and business papers of Robert F. Jani (1934-1989). He was a creator, director and executive producer of musical spectaculars, television productions, pageants and extravaganzas, celebrations, international events, parades, arena shows and sports events, world premieres and openings, pyrotechnic shows, expositions, and theme parks. Mr. Jani was a founder of USC Songfest and principal of Robert F. Jani Productions, Inc. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1956.
Extent:
343.021 Linear Feet 291 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Robert F. Jani papers, Collection no. 0291, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the personal and business papers of Robert F. Jani (1934-1989). He was a creator, director and executive producer of musical spectaculars, television productions, pageants and extravaganzas, celebrations, international events, parades, arena shows and sports events, world premieres and openings, pyrotechnic shows, expositions, and theme parks. Mr. Jani was a founder of USC Songfest and principal of Robert F. Jani Productions, Inc. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1956.

Jani worked on such events and places as the Los Angeles bicentennial, the United States bicentennial, the USC centennial, Radio City Music Hall, the Madison Square Garden centennial, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, Super Bowls, Orange Bowls, the Los Angeles Music Center, Ronald Reagan's inauguration, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee, and many more.

His collection includes event scripts, memorabilia, brochures, audio cassettes, firework plans, drawings, ephemera, publications, photographs, slides, presentations, books, and more.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Jani (1934-1989) was an American event producer who specialized in spectacular events. He was affiliated with the Walt Disney Company and some of its most famous entertainment events, including the Main Street Electrical Parade. He has also been credited with producing the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial Celebration in New York Harbor and the Super Bowl's half-time entertainment. Jani graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications and Stage Production and Design.

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Robert F. Jani papers, Collection no. 0291, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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