Louis P. Dolbeare (AC 1940) Papers, 1934-1998 (bulk 1934-1965)
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collection
Dolbeare Papers
Creation of Dolbeare Papers
Time of Creation of Dolbeare Papers
Dolbeare, Louis P.
Biographical History for: Dolbeare Papers
Biographical Note 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.
Biographical Note 1916 Sep 27Born in Brooklyn, New York1931-1933Brookline, Mass. High School1933-1936Phillips Academy, Andover (graduates 1936)1940Graduates from Amherst College1942-1945Serves in U.S. Office of War Information, Washington, DC and London, England1946-1948Planning student, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University (degree: Master of City Planning)1949-1952Metropolitan Consultant, Philadelphia Housing Association1953Associate Planner, Bucks County (Pa.) Planning Commission 1954Associate Planner, South Jersey Mass Transportation Study1955Planner, Urban Traffic and Transportation Study Board, City of Philadelphia1956Staff, Urban Renewal Study Board, Baltimore, Md.1956 July 1Marries (Mary) Cushing Niles (Swarthmore 1949), daughter of Henry E. and Mary Cushing Niles, Baltimore1958 July 8Daughter Mary Cushing born1958-1960Planning consultant (self-employed)1960-1963Associate Planner, Pennsylvania-Jersey Transportation Study1960Son Louis Niles born1963-1966Planning Director, Roy F. Weston, Inc.1966 Member, ADA, Philadelphia Art Alliance1966-1976Various positions, Board of Education, School District of Philadelphia1967-1970Board member, American Institute of Planners1977-presentHousehusband
Scope and Contents of the Collection 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.
Theater--Massachusetts--Amherst.
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Rogers, Charles E., 1906-1980.
Amherst College--Students.
Masquers (Amherst College)
Amherst College. Class of 1940. Dolbeare.
series
Series 1: PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE, 1934-1995
Family members 1934-35
Family members 1935-36
Family members 1936
Family Members 1937
Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Dolbeare, paternal uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Sherill, mother and stepfather 1937
Mother 1938
Family members 1938
Family members and friends 1939
Family members and friends 1940
Family members 1940
New York connections 1991
Correspondence with Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Department 1991
Correspondence 1995
Series 2: CLASS OF 1940 Materials, 1980-1990
40th Reunion 1980
45th Reunion 1985
50th Reunion (Folder 1 of 2) 1990
50th Reunion (folder 2 of 2) 1990
Series 3: MASQUERS, 1940-1998
Charlie Rogers, biographical information n.d.
Charlie Rogers correspondence (folder 1 of 2) 1940-1959
Charlie Rogers: miscellaneous correspondence and theater production flyers, obituary of Charlie Rogers (folder 2 of 2) 1960-1981
Kirby Theater Celebration 1938-1988 1988
Charlie Rogers celebration 1990
Charlie Rogers Celebration Transcription 1990
Kirby Theater 1990
Peer Gynt (play) prompt book correspondence and photograph of sign advertising the play (see Dramatic Activities Collection for actual promptbook) 1998
Peer Gynt alumni/ae theater trip to Shakespeare Theatre, Washington, DC - correspondence, news clippings of play reviews 1998