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George Jenkins papers, 1946-1984.
PASC 139
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Description
Collection consists of materials related to the professional career of production designer and art director George Jenkins.
Includes research material, sketches, and floor plans. Research materials consist of location photographs, scripts, schedules,
notes, color samples, and budget records. Sketches include original drawings in pencil, charcoal, and watercolor of scenes
and sets. Floor plans include blueprints of stage sets built for film or television productions, or map out existing buildings
including furniture details, elevations, and continuity sketches. Includes materials for productions such as "1776" (1972),
"All the President's Men" (1976), "Best Years of Our Lives" (1946), "Funny Lady" (1975), "Music with Mary Martin" (TV, 1959),
and "The New Revue" (TV, 1953-54).
Background
George Clarke Jenkins was born in Baltimore, MD, Nov. 19, ca. 1908-11 (sources vary); studied architecture, Univ. of PA, 1929-31;
interior and industrial designer (1934-35); asst. to stage designer Jo Mielziner (1937-41); first Broadway play as stage designer
for "Early To Bed" (1943); first film as art director for "Best Years of Our Lives," (1946); art director in charge of experimental
color programming at CBS (1953-54); taught motion picture design, UC Los Angeles, 1985-89; Academy Award for "All the President's
Men," 1976.
Extent
24.0 linear ft.
(48 boxes and 47 oversize folders)
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the UC Regents. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the
creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright
owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special
Collections Reference Desk for paging information.