Contents
Collection Overview
Biographical Note
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Organization of the Collection
Search Terms
Series 1: PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE,
1934-1995
Series 2: CLASS OF 1940 Materials,
1980-1990
Series 3: MASQUERS,
1940-1998
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Louis P. Dolbeare (AC 1940) Papers, 1934-1998 (bulk 1934-1965)
Finding Aid
Finding aid prepared by Ciona Van Dijk 2003.
Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
© 2003
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Creator:
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Dolbeare, Louis P. |
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Title:
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Dolbeare Papers |
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Dates:
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1934-1998 |
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Dates:
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1934-1965 |
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Abstract:
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1940 graduate of Amherst College; urban planner. Collection contains correspondence with friends and family, photographs and newspaper clippings relating to Amherst College alumni reunions and theater productions. |
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Extent:
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2 archives boxes(1 linear ft.) |
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Language:
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English. |
For a biographical summary, see the Chronology section.
Louis Dolbeare forged a life-long friendship with the late Charles Rogers, Professor of Fine Arts and Dramatics, who taught at Amherst College from 1942 to 1970. Although Dolbeare did not pursue a professional career in theater, he was deeply influenced by Professor Rogers. At the Class of 1940's 50th reunion in 1990, he and other members of The Masquers arranged a session at which Dolbeare read a narrative poem he had written about Professor Rogers; a general discussion ensued.
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1916 Sep 27 |
Born in Brooklyn, New York |
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1931-1933 |
Brookline, Mass. High School |
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1933-1936 |
Phillips Academy, Andover (graduates 1936) |
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1940 |
Graduates from Amherst College |
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1942-1945 |
Serves in U.S. Office of War Information, Washington, DC and London, England |
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1946-1948 |
Planning student, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University (degree: Master of City Planning) |
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1949-1952 |
Metropolitan Consultant, Philadelphia Housing Association |
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1953 |
Associate Planner, Bucks County (Pa.) Planning Commission |
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1954 |
Associate Planner, South Jersey Mass Transportation Study |
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1955 |
Planner, Urban Traffic and Transportation Study Board, City of Philadelphia |
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1956 |
Staff, Urban Renewal Study Board, Baltimore, Md. |
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1956 July 1 |
Marries (Mary) Cushing Niles (Swarthmore 1949), daughter of Henry E. and Mary Cushing Niles, Baltimore |
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1958 July 8 |
Daughter Mary Cushing born |
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1958-1960 |
Planning consultant (self-employed) |
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1960-1963 |
Associate Planner, Pennsylvania-Jersey Transportation Study |
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1960 |
Son Louis Niles born |
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1963-1966 |
Planning Director, Roy F. Weston, Inc. |
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1966 |
Member, ADA, Philadelphia Art Alliance |
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1966-1976 |
Various positions, Board of Education, School District of Philadelphia |
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1967-1970 |
Board member, American Institute of Planners |
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1977-present |
Househusband |
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The Louis P. Dolbeare (AC 1940) Papers document the personal life and activities of Louis P. Dolbeare primarily during his undergraduate years at Amherst College and his post-collegiate years. The Papers consist primarily of correspondence between Dolbeare and his college friends and family members. Other items include photographs and programs from Amherst College theater productions (The Masquers), as well as from alumni reunion gatherings. The correspondence within the collection dates from 1934 to 1990, with the bulk falling between the years of 1934-1965. Also included are Dolbeare's grade reports, Amherst College theater production flyers, and newspaper clippings.
A great deal of the correspondence in Series 3, Masquers, relates to Dolbeare's attempts to create a memorial fund in honor of Charles Rogers, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts and Dramatics at Amherst College.
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This collection is organized into three series:
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Series 1: PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE,
1934-1995
Box
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Folder
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Family members
1934-35
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Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Dolbeare, paternal uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Sherill, mother and stepfather
1937
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Family members and friends
1939
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Family members and friends
1940
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New York connections
1991
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Correspondence with Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Department
1991
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Series 2: CLASS OF 1940 Materials,
1980-1990
Box
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Folder
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40th Reunion
1980
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50th Reunion (Folder 1 of 2)
1990
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Box
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Folder
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50th Reunion (folder 2 of 2)
1990
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Series 3: MASQUERS,
1940-1998
Box
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Folder
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Charlie Rogers, biographical information
n.d.
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Charlie Rogers correspondence (folder 1 of 2)
1940-1959
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Charlie Rogers: miscellaneous correspondence and theater production flyers, obituary of Charlie Rogers (folder 2 of 2)
1960-1981
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Kirby Theater Celebration 1938-1988
1988
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Charlie Rogers celebration
1990
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Charlie Rogers Celebration Transcription
1990
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Peer Gynt (play) prompt book correspondence and photograph of sign advertising the play (see Dramatic Activities Collection for actual promptbook)
1998
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Peer Gynt alumni/ae theater trip to Shakespeare Theatre, Washington, DC - correspondence, news clippings of play reviews
1998
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