Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Dorskind, Albert A.
- Abstract:
- This collection contains the professional papers of Albert A. Dorskind (1922-2004) generated during his tenure as an executive at MCA Inc. The papers primarily document Dorksind’s work developing Universal City and the Universal Studios Tour tourist attraction in Los Angeles, California, from the late 1950s into the 1970s. Document types include master plans, reports, and publications.
- Extent:
- Approximately 68 items
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains the professional papers of Albert A. Dorskind (1922-2004) generated during his tenure as an executive at MCA Inc. The papers primarily document Dorksind’s work developing Universal City and the Universal Studios Tour tourist attraction in Los Angeles, California, from the late 1950s into the 1970s. The Dorskind Papers are organized alphabetically by item formats. There are a total of three legal upright boxes, one oversize box and four bound volumes. A list of books, magazines, and videos donated by Dorskind is also attached at the end of the container list.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated by Albert A. Dorskind on January 14, 2000.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged in the following two series:
- Series I. Main
- Series II. Related Materials
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Note:
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Finding aid last updated on April 29, 2014.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2129