Klain, James M. School of Theater, Film & Television photographs. 1931-1997; n.d. UARC.0671
University Archives staff, 2001 February; finding aid revised by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 October; machine-readable finding
aid created by Katharine A. Lawrie, 2013 October.
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Title: Klain, James M. School of Theater, Film & Television photographs.
Creator:
Klain, James M.
Identifier/Call Number: UARC.0671
Physical Description:
0.4 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Date (inclusive): 1931-1997; n.d.
Abstract: Record Series 671 contains photographs taken and/or collected by James M. Klain on behalf of UCLA's School of Theater, Film,
and Television.
Language of Material:
English
.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Klain, James M. School of Theater, Film & Television photographs (University Archives Record Series
671). UCLA Library Special Collections, University Archives.
Biographical note
James M. Klain earned his Bachelor of Arts in Drama at UCLA in 1943, and although he did not obtain further degrees, continued
his studies there in Theater Arts and Education. Klain went on to work at UCLA as the director of the Campus Activities Service
Office, directed the renovation of Royce Hall (1982-1984), served as stage manager at such venues as the Royce Hall Auditorium
and Pauley Pavilion (1947-), and held positions as charter member and Vice President of the Theater, Film and Television Alumni
Association.
Scope and Content
Record Series 671 contains photographs taken and/or collected by James M. Klain on behalf of UCLA's School of Theater, Film,
and Television. These black and white and color photographs document such subjects as events held by the School of Theater,
Film, and Television; the renovation of Royce Hall in the early 1980's; sculptures and signage around campus; and other campus
events. Additionally, files include some promotional materials for UCLA and the School of Theater, Film, and Television.
This is an inactive record series; no additional University records are expected to be added.
box 1, folder 3
Backstage at Royce Hall.
c.1948-1950.
box 1, folder 4
Jackie Robinson sculpture and plaque.
1981; 1985.
box 1, folder 5
Royce Hall - aftermath of earthquake.
1994.
box 1, folder 6
1949 Summer Workshop film photos.
1997.
box 1, folder 7
School of Theater, Film, and Television 50th Anniversary banner.
1997.
box 1, folder 8
Macgowen Hall, Melnitz Hall, and Freud Playhouse plaques.
c.1997.
box 1, folder 9
UCLA Motion Picture Soundstage.
n.d.
box 1, folder 10
Slides of campus photos.
n.d.
box 1, folder 11
Assorted photos.
Scope and Contents
Includes black and white photo of roofing project at UCLA (n.d.), color photos taken at the Steinway Piano Factory in New
York (1977), a color photo of United States President Johnson and Mexican President Adolfo Lopez-Mateos landing on campus
in a helicopter (taken by Thelner Hoover, 1964), and a color photo and accompanying slide of a wall applique at Schoenberg
Hall (n.d.).
box 1, folder 12
S. David Saxon Archive photos.
1951-1957.
Scope and Contents
Includes photos of various stage productions.
box 1, folder 13
John Young Archive photos.
c.1951.
Scope and Contents
Includes photos of various film and stage productions.
box 1, folder 14
UCLA promotional material.
1937-1984.
