Robert DoQui papers
Catalogued by Adamson, Joe
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
333 S La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Published January 2023
Descriptive Summary
Abstract: The collection consists largely of scripts, clippings, correspondence, texts of speeches, and photographs. There are also
minutes of meetings for the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minorities Committee and related documents.
Collector:
DoQui, Robert
Dates: 1932-2004
Dates: 1966-2000
Collection number: 566
Collection Size:
4.1 linear ft. of papers
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
Access
Available by appointment only.
Publication Rights
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all
necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing
materials obtained from the library.
Preferred Citation
Robert DoQui papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Robert DoQui, 2004
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Robert DoQui papers span the years 1932-2004 (bulk 1966-2000) and encompass 4.1 linear feet. The collection consists of
production files, television files, stage files, subject files, oversize files, and one scrapbook.
The production files contain scripts, clippings, call sheets, miscellaneous production material, and correspondence with Robert
Altman, Jules Dassin and others, in connection with such productions as GLAM (1997), GOOD TO GO (1986), NASHVILLE (1975),
ROBOCOP (1987) and ROBOCOP 3 (1993).
The television files contain clippings, publicity, educational material, and correspondence, for a wide range of projects,
from ALMOS’ A MAN, HILL STREET BLUES INSIGHT, ON BEING BLACK, THE OUTER LIMITS and UP AND COMING to THE FALL GUY and FELONY
SQUAD.
The stage files contain scripts, theatrical programs, reviews and articles, for a variety of productions with which DoQui
was involved, some performed on University campuses (“Baby Cakes,” “The People Yes”), some with all-black casts (“Love Letters,”
“The Subject was Roses”).
The subject files contain clippings, correspondence, texts of speeches, and awards; there are minutes of meetings for the
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Ethnic Minorities Committee and related SAG documents; there are profiles, résumés, and other biographical
items, and material related to the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Academy itself; there is additional production
information in the form of DoQui’s written reminiscences of the production of COFFY and WALKING TALL PART II for the book
“Gods in Polyester”; there is material related to the churches at which he spoke, and the many educational institutions which
he attended, or at which he spoke or taught.
The oversize files contain a pair of pencil renderings of DoQui’s face, done informally by an unknown hand.
The scrapbook contains chiefly photographs: production and publicity photographs from the production THE RED, WHITE AND BLACK
(1970), its cast, including DoQui’s wife Janee Michelle, and its recut version SOUL SOLDIER (1971); photographs and clippings
related to COFFY (1973), DEVIL’S EIGHT (1969), GOOD TO GO (1986), MERCENARY FIGHTERS (aka FREEDOM FIGHTERS, 1988), NASHVILLE
(1975) and ROBOCOP 3 (1993); one photograph related to THE TOILET (1965); photographs and theatrical résumés for DoQui’s children:
Leslie DoQui, Michael R. DoQui, and Robert Diago (DoQui).
Biography
Robert DoQui (1934-2008) was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the only son of a prizefighter. His grandmother provided music
lessons for him, but his piano teacher was so impressed with his untrained singing voice that she gave him vocal training
and arranged a concert at a local church, where DoQui began his singing career at the age of six. He continued to sing as
he was growing up, and by the time he was in high school he was earning a living singing in Stillwater night clubs. When he
graduated, he received his choice of scholarship: academic, sports, or music. He accepted the music scholarship at Langston
University in Oklahoma and became a member of the school’s popular singing group, “The Langstonaires.” After a four-year stint
in the U. S. Air Force that included service in the Korean War, he went to New York to pursue a career in show business.
After a few years of singing in New York clubs both large and small, DoQui was ready to relocate to Los Angeles in the late
1950s, where he continued singing both professionally (in clubs) and non-professionally (in churches). Trying out for a singing
role in Samuel Goldwyn’s film production of PORGY AND BESS, he encountered casting director Bill Mayberry, who suggested that
he had potential as an actor. The idea intrigued him, so he enrolled in dramatics classes at Los Angeles City College. He
worked at a variety of jobs to support himself and his young family before getting stage roles in such productions as “Macbird!,”
“Madwoman of Chaillot,” “The Rainmaker” and “A Raisin in the Sun.” He continued to take part in theatrical productions that
interested him and eventually moved into directing, which had been a personal goal.
He began appearing in films and television shows in the mid-1960s and soon amassed a long and diverse list of credits. His
last singing appearance on television (SHINDIG!) is contemporaneous with his first television acting appearance (THE OUTER
LIMITS) in 1964. Among the many television series DoQui has made appearances on or played recurring characters in are CAGNEY
& LACEY, THE FUGITIVE, GET SMART, GUNSMOKE, HAPPY DAYS, I DREAM OF JEANNIE, THE JEFFERSONS, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E., MAUDE,
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, NYPD BLUE, PICKET FENCES, and SANFORD AND SON. He performed in countless commercials, appeared as a “Klingon”
on STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE and provided the voice of “Pablo Robertson” for two separate animated series: HARLEM GLOBE TROTTERS
and THE NEW SCOOBY-DOO MOVIES. DoQui appeared as himself toward the end of his life, discussing the acting profession in the
television documentary “The Truth, the Pain, the Sacrifice: An Actor’s Reality.”
After a series of minor parts in major films such as THE CINCINNATI KID (1965), FITZWILLY (1967) and THE FORTUNE COOKIE (1966),
DoQui succeeded in establishing himself as a dependable supporting player with a tendency to portray characters with a great
deal of conviction, in motion pictures as diverse as COFFY (1973), GUYANA: CULT OF THE DAMNED (1979), I'M DANCING AS FAST
AS I CAN (1982) and MIRACLE MILE (1988). He appeared in three Robert Altman films–BUFFALO BILL AND THE INDIANS, OR SITTING
BULL'S HISTORY LESSON (1976), NASHVILLE (1975) and SHORT CUTS (1993)–and may have been best known to audiences as the no-nonsense
Sergeant Warren Reed in all three of the original ROBOCOP movies (1987, 1990 and 1993). DoQui served for ten years on the
board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild and was the first chairman of its Ethnic Minorities Committee. He also appeared
as counselor and motivational speaker at schools and churches.
Arrangement of the Collection
1. Production files; 2. Television files; 3. Stage files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 4. Subject
files; 5 Oversize; 6. Scrapbooks
Indexing terms
DoQui, Robert
Actors
folder 1
BUFFALO BILL AND THE INDIANS OR SITTING BULL'S HISTORY LESSON--correspondence
1976--1976
Record ID: 71499991
folder 2
COFFY--miscellaneous
1997--1997
Record ID: 71499990
Scope and Content Note
"Time" story on Pam Grier's appearance in JACKIE BROWN, December 8, 1997
folder 3
GLAM--script
Circa 1996--1996
Record ID: 71500252
Scope and Content Note
shooting script, undated with handwritten revisions, approximately 83 pages [annotated]
folder 4
GLAM--miscellaneous
1996--1998
Record ID: 71500253
Scope and Content Note
schedule change memo accompanying revised schedule, May 17, 1996, 4 pages; DoQui's call sheets for May 21, 1996 and May 31,
1996 [last day of principal photography]
folder 5
GOOD TO GO--script
1985--1985
Record ID: 71500254
Scope and Content Note
final draft script by Blaine Novak, April 1, 1985, with revisions to April 10, 1985, approximately 102 pages [annotated]
folder 6
GOOD TO GO--publicity
1985--1985
Record ID: 71500101
Scope and Content Note
article on subject of film, "Go-Go!" "Rolling Stone," June 20, 1985, 6 pages
folder 7
A HOLLOW PLACE--publicity
1998--1998
Record ID: 71499018
Scope and Content Note
catalogue for The Pan African Film Festival listing this film, 1998 [annotated]
folder 8
I DON'T BUY KISSES ANYMORE--miscellaneous
1991--1992
Record ID: 71500170
folder 9
LOVE IS THE ANSWER--publicity
Circa 1985--1985
Record ID: 71499993
folder 10
MERCENARY FIGHTERS--miscellaneous
Circa 1988--1988
Record ID: 71501132
folder 11
MIRACLE MILE--publicity and reviews
1989--1989
Record ID: 71501133
folder 12
NASHVILLE--miscellaneous
1974--2000
Record ID: 71501298
Scope and Content Note
letter from William Kaplan at Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp regarding possibility of DoQui's song "Willow Lee" being used in
film, October 11, 1974; letter from Robert Altman regarding DoQui's contribution to screenplay, December 20, 1976; material
related to Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' 25th anniversary screening, at which DoQui appeared, June 22, 2000
folder 13
ORIGINAL INTENT--publicity
1990--1990
Record ID: 71500846
Scope and Content Note
program from 1990 Wine Country Film Festival including entry on this film
folder 14
THE RED, WHITE, AND BLACK--correspondence
1971--1971
Record ID: 71501299
Scope and Content Note
copy of letter from Phillip M. Dezen at SAG regarding possibility of profit participation, September 23, 1971
folder 15
ROBOCOP--script
1986--1986
Record ID: 71500265
Scope and Content Note
fourth draft script by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner, June 10, 1986, 109 pages [annotated]
folder 16
ROBOCOP--call sheets
1986--1986
Record ID: 71500266
Scope and Content Note
copy of call sheet of August 14, 1986
folder 17
ROBOCOP--publicity and reviews
1987--1987
Record ID: 71500267
Scope and Content Note
article, "Dutch Director Paul Verhoeven," in "Drama-Logue," July 16-22, 1987
folder 18
ROBOCOP 2--publicity
1990--1990
Record ID: 71500477
folder 19
ROBOCOP 3--publicity
1993--1994
Record ID: 71499020
Scope and Content Note
issue of "Starburst" (UK) including review of film and interview with DoQui, July 1994, 5 pages
folder 20
SHORT CUTS--call sheets
1992--1992
Record ID: 71499992
Scope and Content Note
DoQui's call sheet for September 1, 1992
folder 21
UPTIGHT--correspondence
1968--2004
Record ID: 71501300
Scope and Content Note
letter from Jules Dassin regarding DoQui's role, May 17, 1968
folder 22
ALMOS' A MAN [television]--publicity
1980--1980
Record ID: 71500132
folder 23
A CASE FOR MURDER [television]--publicity
1993--1993
Record ID: 71500023
folder 24
CASSIE & COMPANY [television]--"One Less Vote"
1982--1982
Record ID: 71501301
Scope and Content Note
letter from Chuck Bowman at Carson Productions thanking DoQui for his appearance, January 13, 1982
folder 25
THE COURT-MARTIAL OF JACKIE ROBINSON [television]--miscellaneous
1990--1990
Record ID: 71500480
folder 26
THE DATING GAME [television]--correspondence
1968--1968
Record ID: 71501302
folder 27
THE FALL GUY [television]--correspondence
1984--1984
Record ID: 71501308
Scope and Content Note
computer-generated invitation to special event over Glen Larson's name, February 24, 1984
folder 28
THE FELONY SQUAD [television]--clippings
1968--1968
Record ID: 71500481
folder 29
HILL STREET BLUES [television]--"Can World War III Be an Attitude?"
1981--1981
Record ID: 71501309
Scope and Content Note
letter signed by Steven Bochco, Michael Kozoli and Gregory Hoblit with thanks and specific air date for DoQui's episode, January
8, 1981
folder 30
HUNTER'S MOON [television]--miscellaneous
1979--1979
Record ID: 71500020
Scope and Content Note
letter from W. Russell Barry, president of Twentieth Century-Fox Television, thanking DoQui for his work on this pilot film,
April 24, 1979
folder 31
IMPERIO DE CRISTAL [television]--miscellaneous
1994--1994
Record ID: 71500219
Scope and Content Note
unexecuted contract from Morning Glory Productions, S. A. de C. V., June 9, 1994
folder 32
INSIGHT [television]--miscellaneous
1969--1990
Record ID: 71500171
Scope and Content Note
Paulist Productions letters, newsletters, and video catalogue covering episodes featuring DoQui, including "Belfast: Black
on Green," "The Death of Simon Jackson," and "The Jesus Song" [annotated]
folder 33
IRONSIDE [television]--"Five Miles High"
1969--1969
Record ID: 71501310
Scope and Content Note
letter signed by Cy Chermak, executive producer, with specific air date for DoQui's episode, November 19, 1969
folder 34
Miscellaneous
1977--1999
Record ID: 71501311
Scope and Content Note
letters regarding DoQui's participation in THE MOD SQUAD, CELEBRITY SHOWCASE, RICHARD PRYOR TELETHON, JERRY LEWIS LABOR DAY
TELETHON, and other programs
folder 35
ON BEING BLACK [television]--"Johnny Ghost"
1969--1969
Record ID: 71500173
Scope and Content Note
agreement and correspondence from WGBH in Boston, May 2, 1969 through August 11, 1969
folder 36
THE OUTER LIMITS [television]--articles
1995--1995
Record ID: 71501080
Scope and Content Note
copy of article on Adam West referencing this series and DoQui, "Starburst" (UK), undated [April 1995]
folder 37
UP AND COMING [television]--correspondence
1981--1983
Record ID: 71501312
Scope and Content Note
letter from AFTRA to station KQED in San Francisco regarding possible contract violation, March 10, 1983
folder 38
UP AND COMING [television]--publicity
1979--1982
Record ID: 71500133
Scope and Content Note
educational guide to series, 1981, 13 pages [modified by DoQui for personal publicity purposes]; quotes from positive reviews
by critics Tom Shales and John J. O'Connor, undated; article and advertisement from "Ebony" magazine, February 1981 and May
1982; press releases prepared during production, undated
folder 39
American Theatre Arts Conservatory--publicity
Record ID: 71501551
Scope and Content Note
handbill for "An A. T. A. Conservatory Student Project" directed by DoQui, undated
folder 40
BABY CAKES [stage]--script
1981--1981
Record ID: 71500893
Scope and Content Note
playscript by Ted Shine, 1981, approximately 88 pages [annotated]
folder 41
BABY CAKES [stage]--production
1982--1982
Record ID: 71500894
Scope and Content Note
letter to DoQui from Coleman A. Jennings, Chairman of Dept. of Drama at The University of Texas at Austin, relating terms
of engagement, July 15, 1982; schedules, September 10, 1982, September 21, 1982, and undated; list of DoQui's light cues,
undated
folder 42
BABY CAKES [stage]--publicity and reviews
1982--1983
Record ID: 71500847
folder 43
I'M NOT RAPPAPORT [stage]--publicity
2000--2000
Record ID: 71501084
Scope and Content Note
notices and program for reading of Herb Gardner play, December 3, 2000
folder 44
JACK STREET [stage]--programs
1976--1976
Record ID: 71501552
Scope and Content Note
informal program for Forum Laboratory production directed by Joan Tewkesbury and "adapted by" and featuring DoQui, Scott Glenn,
Mariette Hartley, Julie Newmar, Lee DeBroux (as Lee Jones-DeBroux), and others, April 1976
folder 45
THE LAST PAD [stage]--publicity and reviews
1990--1990
Record ID: 71500258
Scope and Content Note
interview with Billy Hayes, director of this production of William Inge play and author of "Midnight Express," "The Daily
Breeze," September 28, 1990; review with praise for DoQui highlighted, "Village View," October 12, 1990 through October 18,
1990
folder 46
LOVE LETTERS [stage]--miscellaneous
1992--1993
Record ID: 71500049
Scope and Content Note
publicity and production material regarding Columbia Actors' Repertory production also involving Isabel Sanford, Norman Fell,
Betsy Palmer, Macdonald Carey, Jane Wyatt, and Eddie Albert
folder 47
MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT [stage]--reviews
Record ID: 71498973
folder 48
Miscellaneous--publicity and reviews
1963--1997
Record ID: 71498970
Scope and Content Note
material regarding productions of plays such as "Lost in the Stars" by Maxwell Anderson and Kurt Weill, 1963; "Suds," Actors
Studio project featuring DoQui and Isabel Sanford, September 1973[?]; "Blues for Mr. Charlie" by James Baldwin, undated
folder 49
THE PEOPLE YES [stage]--script
1974--1974
Record ID: 71500174
Scope and Content Note
poems by Carl Sandburg, Nikki Giovanni and Bob Dylan, organized into two acts, approximately 33 pages [annotated]
folder 50
THE PEOPLE YES [stage]--correspondence
1974--1974
Record ID: 71500175
folder 51
THE PEOPLE YES [stage]--publicity and reviews
1964--1975
Record ID: 71501652
Scope and Content Note
article interviewing DoQui on his intentions in directing this "theater-piece," "The Fresno Bee," November 10, 1974; copies
of article regarding origin of DoQui's production, "Artist in Residence...Robert DoQui at Fresno State College - A Very Special
Love Story," by Ina Balin, "Screen Actor," Spring 1975
folder 52
PURLIE VICTORIOUS [stage]--reviews
1962--1962
Record ID: 71498974
folder 53
A RAISIN IN THE SUN [stage]--reviews
1961--1961
Record ID: 71498975
folder 54
THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES [stage]--production
1988--1988
Record ID: 71501134
Scope and Content Note
"line notes" reminding DoQui of exact written dialogue, November 27, 1988 and undated; program, November 1988
folder 55
THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES [stage]--publicity and reviews
1988--1988
Record ID: 71501135
Scope and Content Note
copies of notices and reviews, articles on adaptation and Isabel Sanford, from East Brunswick, New Jersey, and New York area
periodicals
folder 56
SWEET VICTORY [stage]--awards
1990--1990
Record ID: 71500349
Scope and Content Note
certificate of nomination from NAACP for "Best Actor" in their Third Annual Theatre Awards, June 25, 1990
folder 57
SWEET VICTORY [stage]--miscellaneous
1989--1989
Record ID: 71501152
folder 58
THE TOILET [stage]--production
1965--1965
Record ID: 71500194
Scope and Content Note
letter of protest over lack of billing for Actors Equity players signed by DoQui, Paul Winfield, Sheree North and others,
May 15, 1965
folder 59
THE TOILET [stage]--publicity and reviews
1965--1965
Record ID: 71498976
Scope and Content Note
literature regarding this production of LeRoi Jones play directed by Burgess Meredith
folder 60
MANSPIRIT [stage]--script
Circa 2000--2000
Record ID: 71500895
Scope and Content Note
playscript by Tracee Lyles (story by Robert DoQui), approximately 71 pages, undated
folder 61
MANSPIRIT [stage]--biographical
Circa 2000--2000
Record ID: 71500897
Scope and Content Note
bound biographies of Robert DoQui (19 pages), and Tracee Lyles (6 pages), undated [promotional material meant to accompany
script]
folder 62
MANSPIRIT [stage]--production
2000--2000
Record ID: 71500898
Scope and Content Note
production budget; letter of submission to Bill Cosby through William Morris Agency, May 1, 2000, and reply, May 4, 2000
folder 63
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
1990--2003
Record ID: 71501554
Scope and Content Note
letter from Academy president Robert Rehme explaining to members of Documentary Screening Committee why they should not have
spoken to "Los Angeles Times" for article, February 9, 1998
folder 64
Advertising--miscellaneous
1978--1985
Record ID: 71500196
Scope and Content Note
letters and other material regarding DoQui's appearances in television commercials and print advertisements
folder 65
Altman, Robert--publicity
2000--2003
Record ID: 71500354
Scope and Content Note
article regarding THE COMPANY, "Daily Variety," November 13, 2003
folder 66
Awards
1988--1997
Record ID: 71500848
Scope and Content Note
certificates of appreciation awarded by LIFE (Links Involved in Family Enrichment), March 6, 1988, and RLA (Rebuild Los Angeles),
April 1993
folder 67
Biographical material--clippings and publicity
1966--2003
Record ID: 71501085
Scope and Content Note
copy of "Silver Screen," May 1966, containing article "Friends are Made, not Born," regarding DoQui's friendship with Roy
Thinnes, 4 pages; resumés, copies of letters, published and unpublished profiles, and other promotional material, 1972 through
2003
folder 68
Biographical material--clippings and publicity
Record ID: 71500072
Scope and Content Note
resumés, profiles, fragments of other promotional material, 1982[?] through 1992[?], and undated
folder 69
Biographical material--general
1973--1996
Record ID: 71500198
Scope and Content Note
"list of ideas" for career moves for DoQui and wife Janee Michelle, from Joe R. Hartsfield & Associates, September 11, 1973
folder 70
Black consciousness
1974--2000
Record ID: 71501086
Scope and Content Note
periodical clippings, letters of request and thanks from programs and institutions receiving donations of time and/or talent
in interest of Black History Week, Black History Month, and black awareness from DoQui; text of speech by DoQui, "The Magnification
of Afro-centricity through Telecommunications," delivered at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas, February 18,
1993; "Circle of Healers" award certificate from Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors Support Project, May 12, 1994
folder 71
Blacks in media
1982--1998
Record ID: 71500073
Scope and Content Note
letter of thanks from Brock Peters and others at The Media Forum, for being guest on "The Sound of the Drum" broadcast, April
19, 1982; announcement of event from Los Angeles Black Media Coalition, March 27, 1992; "People" article, "What's Wrong with
this Picture?," regarding blacks in film industry, March 18, 1996, 6 pages; "Los Angeles Times" article, "'97 Opens a New
Frame of Reference," regarding progress of blacks in film industry in 1997, February 6, 1998
folder 72
Charitable activities
1982--1994
Record ID: 71500074
Scope and Content Note
correspondence and publicity material related to DoQui's involvement in Performing Arts Council's "Very Special Arts Festival,"
April 27, 1982 through May 28, 1982; letter signed by Jeff Bridges, Whoopi Goldberg, and Valerie Harper for The End Hunger
Network, February 18, 1992
folder 73
Clippings
1981--1981
Record ID: 71500892
Scope and Content Note
printed photo of DoQui with second wife Shea at event, "Los Angeles Sentinel," December 10, 1981
folder 74
Correspondence
1971--2004
Record ID: 71500200
Scope and Content Note
requests for autographed photos; letter from grateful student
folder 75
Family--miscellaneous
1982--2001
Record ID: 71500201
Scope and Content Note
copies of articles, correspondence, and publicity regarding DoQui's children, Leslie DoQui and Robert Diago DoQui, and their
acting
folder 76
Gods in Polyester--writings
2003--2003
Record ID: 71500852
Scope and Content Note
DoQui's written reminiscences of production of COFFY and WALKING TALL PART II for book "Gods in Polyester," compiled and edited
by Suzanne Donahue and Mikael Sovijarvi, June 28, 2003
folder 77
Hollywood--miscellaneous
1970--2003
Record ID: 71501587
Scope and Content Note
booklet "Santa Claus Lane Parade of Stars," listing DoQui, Janee Michelle and other participants, November 1970; letter of
thanks for participation in this event from Shirley Carroll at Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, referencing Betty White and
others, December 4, 1970; mass-mailing letter regarding Artist's Ball signed by Aretha Franklin, May 2, 1982; response from
Steven Spielberg's office to fan letter from DoQui, February 15, 1996; "Los Angeles Times" obituary of Billy Wilder, March
29, 2002; "Los Angeles Times" article on Hollywood still photographers, with George Hurrell's name highlighted, November 13,
2003
folder 78
IS SOMEONE THERE--miscellaneous
Circa 1975--1975
Record ID: 71501653
Scope and Content Note
information regarding short film with which DoQui may have been involved, undated
folder 79
Langston University
1976--1994
Record ID: 71500375
Scope and Content Note
text of speech by DoQui, "Bicentennial Window to the Past...Doorway to the Future," delivered at Langston University for Oklahoma
Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs 12th Annual State Youth Conference, November 6, 1976, 5 pages; copies
of articles on visits by Robert DoQui, "Successful Alum Comes Back to Hold Seminars," Langston University "Gazette," April
2, 1982, and "Robert DoQui Scheduled To Speak at Founders' Day," Langston University "Gazette," February 28, 1986
folder 80
Langston University--National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
1991--1992
Record ID: 71501654
Scope and Content Note
material regarding this institution (NAFEO) and its Distinguished Alumni Citation of the Year Awards; periodical profiling
DoQui and other recipients, "Distinguished Alumni of the Historically & Predominantly Black Colleges & Universities," March
1992, 58 pages
folder 81
Langston University--National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame
1991--1993
Record ID: 71500100
Scope and Content Note
periodicals and correspondence regarding DoQui's induction into NBCA Hall of Fame in 1993, including booklet, "NBCA Hall of
Fame Dinner/Induction Ceremonies," September 24, 1993
folder 82
Langston University--National Institute for Study of Minority Enterprise
1992--1993
Record ID: 71501092
Scope and Content Note
correspondence and other material regarding DoQui's serving on board of directors of Langston's institute in 1992; copy of
program, "The National Economic Summit Conference Hosted by NISME," June 18, 1992 through June 20, 1992 [annotated]
folder 83
Los Angeles Urban League--correspondence
1973--1985
Record ID: 71501615
Scope and Content Note
copy of letter to Pam Grier from Clarence V. McKee, Office of the General Counsel, regarding Grier's efforts to help young
blacks enter communications/film business, August 22, 1974
folder 84
Metro Forum
1994--1994
Record ID: 71500900
Scope and Content Note
clippings, correspondence, and other material related to DoQui's charitable activities in Jackson, Tennessee
folder 85
Miller, Arthur--correspondence
1981--1981
Record ID: 71500222
Scope and Content Note
letter dictated by Miller to ICM regarding a pair of his plays, June 18, 1981
folder 86
Miscellaneous
1981--1988
Record ID: 71500136
Scope and Content Note
correspondence; writings
folder 87
Motion Picture & Television Fund
1999--1999
Record ID: 71500223
Scope and Content Note
issue of "Legacy" including tribute to DoQui's friends Chet Migden and Gil Perkins, Summer 1999
folder 88
Muse, Clarence--agreements
1932--1932
Record ID: 71500169
Scope and Content Note
letter of agreement regarding piece of music signed over to HOLLYWOOD ON PARADE series, December 21, 1932
folder 89
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
1970--1980
Record ID: 71500195
Scope and Content Note
letter to DoQui from Hank Rieger, president, thanking him for serving as blue ribbon panelist for Emmy awards, August 1980
folder 90
Politics--miscellaneous
1980--1994
Record ID: 71500234
Scope and Content Note
letters to DoQui from White House, March 17, 1980 and November 18, 1993, and from Carter/Mondale Presidential Committee, April
10, 1980
folder 91
Radio--Sears Radio Theater
1979--1979
Record ID: 71501553
Scope and Content Note
two notices of specific air dates for DoQui's episodes, June 20, 1979 and June 27, 1979
folder 92
Religion
1979--2004
Record ID: 71500849
Scope and Content Note
correspondence, literature and text of speeches related to dealings with Church of Religious Science and Crystal Cathedral
Men's Ministry, March 7, 1979 through May 2004 and undated
folder 93
Sanford, Isabel
2004--2004
Record ID: 71500270
Scope and Content Note
program for funeral for THE JEFFERSONS actress, July 21, 2004, 12 pages
folder 94
Schools and colleges
1970--1995
Record ID: 71501093
Scope and Content Note
certificate, literature, letters of request and thanks from programs and institutions receiving donations of time and/or talent
from DoQui, including Southwest Community College Foundation
folder 95
Schools and colleges--California State University, Fresno
1974--1974
Record ID: 71500199
Scope and Content Note
copies of interview article, "DoQui Will Have 'A Lot To Tell' At FSU Seminar," "The Fresno Bee," October 13, 1974, regarding
NASHVILLE, both productions of "The People Yes," and DoQui's communication of ideas about his profession as visiting artist
in performing arts program at CSU Fresno
folder 96
Screen Actors Guild
Circa 1970--2003
Record ID: 71500957
Scope and Content Note
letter to membership from Charlton Heston, President, 1970[?]; note regarding postponement of plans due to Heston being on
distant location shooting THE CALL OF THE WILD, April 21, 1972; letters and articles regarding John Gavin, Dennis Weaver,
and Guild politics, May 17, 1972 through November 8, 1973; letter to DoQui from Carol Byrne in New York office complimenting
him for his performance in ALMOS' A MAN, April 29, 1977; article "20th Century SAG," with short history of Guild, "Screen
Actor," January 2000; drafts of DoQui letter to Guild leadership during contract negotiations, August 2, 2000
folder 97
Screen Actors Guild--Ethnic Minorities Committee
1971--1973
Record ID: 71500962
Scope and Content Note
copy of article "Jay Silverheels deplores the Hollywood image of Indians," "The Hollywood Reporter," March 23, 1972 and statement
by Silverheels, August 10, 1972; article quoting DoQui and describing his work with committee, "Expanded Ethnic Minorities
Committee Outlines Plans," "Screen Actor," April 1972; letter from John Gavin, president of guild, in support of DoQui's work,
September 11, 1972; informal survey of television commercials charting preponderance of "redheaded, blonde and freckle-faced"
actors, November 6, 1972; bundle of letters regarding Marlon Brando's Academy Award refusal, March 28, 1973 through April
12, 1973; article "Minorities Committee Confers with Studios," "Screen Actor Newsletter," June 1973; article quoting DoQui
and describing his work with committee, "Tackling the Problem of Bias," "Screen Actor," July 1973
folder 98
Screen Actors Guild--Ethnic Minorities Committee
1974--2002
Record ID: 71507519
Scope and Content Note
letters from Ken Orsatti, National Executive Director of SAG, June 9, 1993, and Chester Migden, former National Executive
Director of SAG, June 10, 1993, recommending DoQui for NBCA Hall of Fame based on work for committee; text of interview with
Migden for "Screen Actors Guild Documentary project," describing DoQui's work as chairman of committee, June 3, 1998, 10 pages
folder 99
Screen Actors Guild--Ethnic Minorities Committee
Record ID: 71500968
Scope and Content Note
text of DoQui's addresses to 20th Century-Fox studio and FCC, 3 pages and 3 pages; note and copies of "Pacific Citizen" columns
from George Takei; "Notes from Bob DoQui," mission statement addressed to John Gavin
folder 100
Screen Actors Guild--Ethnic Minorities Committee (member responses)
1972--1973
Record ID: 71500969
Scope and Content Note
responses from SAG members including Eddie Foy III, March 2, 1972, to creation of committee and invitation to participation,
including personal histories and impressions of industry policy, February 1972 through March 6, 1973 and undated
folder 101
Screen Actors Guild--Ethnic Minorities Committee (minutes)
1971--1982
Record ID: 71499148
Scope and Content Note
minutes and reports of meetings of committee, other committees, and SAG board of directors, December 1, 1971 through May 18,
1982
folder 102
Screen Actors Guild--Ethnic Minorities Committee (speeches)
1972--1973
Record ID: 71507509
Scope and Content Note
text of DoQui's speeches at Universal, October 13, 1972, Screen Gems-Columbia, April 12, 1973, and Warner Bros., May 23, 1973;
statement by Ann Doran, August 9, 1973
folder 103
Smithsonian Institution--correspondence
1976--1977
Record ID: 71500235
Scope and Content Note
letters to DoQui from Edith P. Mayo and Carl H. Scheele regarding Black Performing Artists Project, his concept for collecting
significant memorabilia of black performers
folder 104
Speeches--miscellaneous
1972--1973
Record ID: 71500378
Scope and Content Note
excerpts from speeches by DoQui for United Negro College Fund, at Langston University, and other situations, April 6, 1972,
February 28, 1973, and undated
folder 105
Stage--articles
Circa 1984--2001
Record ID: 71501155
Scope and Content Note
article, "Robert Gist: Award-Winning Artist Still Looking Forward," regarding actor/teacher identified by DoQui's annotation
as "my teacher," "Drama-Logue," May 31, 1984 through June 6, 1984; letter of invitation to attend "public run-through rehearsal"
of play "God's Man in Texas" at California State University, Los Angeles, undated
folder 106
Sungulu--miscellaneous
1978--1980
Record ID: 71500236
Scope and Content Note
material related to DoQui's company based on his own patent
folder 107
William Grant Still Foundation--miscellaneous
1978--1980
Record ID: 71500240
Scope and Content Note
article regarding founding of William Grant Still Community Arts Center, "Satellite Art Centers: A Prototype for the Future?,"
"Neworld," May-June 1980, 4 pages
Portraits
Record ID: 71300760
Scope and Content Note
two pencil sketches of DoQui, undated
Scrapbook
1969--1993
Record ID: 71464772
Scope and Content Note
5x7 stills and clippings related to THE RED, WHITE AND BLACK (1970), its cast, including DoQui's first wife Janee Michelle,
and its recut version SOUL SOLDIER (1971); photos and clippings related to DEVIL'S EIGHT (1969), COFFY (1973), NASHVILLE (1975),
GOOD TO GO (1986), MERCENARY FIGHTERS (aka FREEDOM FIGHTERS, 1988), and ROBOCOP 3 (1993); photo related to "The Toilet" (1965);
photos and theatrical résumés for children of DoQui and Janee Michelle, Robert Diago (DoQui), Leslie DoQui and Michael R.
DoQui