John Dapper papers, 1957-1989

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Summary

Creators:
Dapper, John, 1923-
Abstract:
This small collection contains set designs and related production files of American set designer and art director John Dapper (born 1923). There are files for thirteen projects, chiefly films, dating from 1957 to 1984.
Extent:
.6 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], John Dapper papers, Collection no. 2352, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This small collection contains set designs and related production files of American set designer and art director John Dapper (born 1923). There are files for thirteen projects, chiefly films, dating from 1957 to 1984. Materials primarily consist of set drawings as well as some production files including schedules and cast lists. There are three other miscellaneous items: the Spring 1989 issue of American Cinemeditor addressed to Dapper's husband, Lyman Hallowell; photocopies pages from a CBS Television Network plastic scenery catalog; and a play by Michael Menaugh with the handwritten title: "For Andre Tchaikowsky / 'I laughed a lot' – Harold Hobson / A Farce in One Act."

Biographical / historical:

John Dapper (born 1923) was an American set designer and art director for film, television, and theater. He was married to Lyman Hallowell.

Acquisition information:
Gift of John Dapper and Lyman B. Hallowell, 1989.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], John Dapper papers, Collection no. 2352, 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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