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USO Camp Shows designs and drawings

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USO Camp Shows designs and drawings, 1942-1946.
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Box 1Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 2Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 2Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 3Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 3Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 4Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 4Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 5Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 5Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 6Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 6Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 7Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 7Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre
Box 8Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 2013-154 Box 8Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Additional Authors
  • Alswang, Ralph.
  • Ashworth, Bradford, 1892-1951.
  • Fox, Frederick B.
  • Kent, Carl.
  • Knorr, Arthur, 1898-1966.
  • Main, Bruno.
  • Morrison, Paul, 1906-1980.
  • Sovey, Raymond, -1966.
  • Watkins, Perry.
  • White, Miles, 1914-2000.
  • Wolf, Edward E.
Description
  • 8 boxes (ca. 440 drawings) : some col.; 51 x 76 cm or smaller.
  • Approximately 238 architectural drawings : blueprints ;
Summary
Original drawings of color painter's elevations, set designs, elevations, other technical drawings, and sketches for USO Camp Shows productions that played nationally and internationally during the 1940s.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Blueprints.
  • Elevations.
  • Set design drawings.
  • Technical drawings.
Note
  • Most of the designs have United Scenic Artists stamp; many are covered with cellophane.
Location of Other Archival Materials (note)
  • Related materials may be found in the USO Camp Shows Publicity Records, 1941-1955, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
Biography (note)
  • The USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.) was formed in 1941 by Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt, as the outgrowth of several organizations wishing to support the military troops as the U.S. entered World War II.
Call Number
*T-Vim 2013-154
OCLC
869897195
Title
USO Camp Shows designs and drawings, 1942-1946.
Biography
The USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.) was formed in 1941 by Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt, as the outgrowth of several organizations wishing to support the military troops as the U.S. entered World War II. During its initial years of operation (1941-1947), the Camp Shows brought entertainment to United States and Allied service men overseas, at home, in hospitals, and in occupied territories. Theater productions as well as entertainment featuring Hollywood personalities and novelty performers entertained servicemen all over the world.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Related materials may be found in the USO Camp Shows Publicity Records, 1941-1955, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Billy Rose Theatre Division.
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Added Author
Alswang, Ralph. Artist
Ashworth, Bradford, 1892-1951. Artist
Fox, Frederick B. Artist
Kent, Carl. Artist
Knorr, Arthur, 1898-1966. Artist
Main, Bruno. Artist
Morrison, Paul, 1906-1980. Artist
Sovey, Raymond, -1966. Artist
Watkins, Perry. Artist
White, Miles, 1914-2000. Artist
Wolf, Edward E. Artist
Research Call Number
*T-Vim 2013-154
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