Finding Aid of the Ross Brown theater photographs
Table of Contents
Finding aid prepared by Rebecca Hirsch, 2010
The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded by the generous support of the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Summary Information
- Repository
- USC Libraries Special Collections
- Creator
- Brown, Ross, 1926-2000 or 1
- Title
- Ross Brown theater photographs
- Collection no.
- 0314
- Date
- circa 1945-1960
- Extent
- 5.0 Linear feet, 6 boxes
- Language
- English
- Abstract
- This collection contains stereoscopic and 35mm slides and black and white photographs taken of Los Angeles theatre and ballet performances. The photographs in the collection were taken by Ross Brown, who photographed performances in Southern California in the 1940s and 1950s.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Ross Brown theater photographs, Collection no. 0314, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.
Historical Note
The photographs in this collection were taken by Ross Brown, a photographer who documented many Southern California theatre performances in the 1940s and 1950s.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of stereoscopic slides, 35mm slides, and black and white photographic prints of musical theatre and ballet performances in Los Angeles. Performances documented include Peter Pan with Mary Martin in the title role; dancers John Kriza, Nora Kaye, Erik Bruhn and Lupe Serrano in performances of Mille Angot; A Streetcar Named Desire; and Billy the Kid between 1940 and 1960. Also included in the collection is a Kodaslide Stereo Viewer II.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
USC Libraries Special Collections
2010
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright to unpublished materials belongs to the heirs of the writers. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Acquisition
This collection was purchased.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Photographs
- Slides (photographs)
- Stereoscopic photographs
Personal Name(s)
- Brown, Ross, 1926-2000 or 1 -- Photograph collections
Subject(s)
- Actors--Photographs
- Ballet--Photographs
- Dancers--Photographs
- Theater--California--Photographs
Collection Inventory
Series 1: 35mm slides |
Box 1 |
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Series 2: Stereoscopic slides |
Box 2-4 |
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Series 3: Photographic transparencies |
Box 4 |
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Series 4: Photographic prints |
Box 4 |
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Series 5: Stereoscope |
Box 5 |
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