George C. Izenour drawings of the theater

Author: Izenour, George C.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1938-1988.
Physical Description: 1,363 architectural drawings : India ink on mylar ; 36 x 48 in. and smaller
238 negatives ; 24 x 36 in. and smaller
1 model : plastic and metal ; 86 x 64 x 48 cm in case

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Language Note

The exhibition drawings panel texts are in Spanish.

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Unrestricted access.

Summary

The collection contains architectural drawings for three of Izenour's books, Roofed theaters of classical antiquity, Theater design, and Theater technology, and exhibition drawings and negatives for the Izenour Drawings of the Theater exhibit in Spain of fifty of the most significant theater buildings in western cultural history. Also contains a working model for a mechanically-controlled three-configuration convertible theater.

Subject(s)

Izenour, George C.—Archives
Theaters—Designs and plans
Theaters—Models
Theaters—Canada—Designs and plans
Theaters—Europe—Designs and plans
Theaters—France—Designs and plans
Theaters—Greece—Designs and plans
Theaters—Israel—Designs and plans
Theaters—Italy—Designs and plans
Theaters—Saudi Arabia—Designs and plans
Theaters—United States—Designs and plans
Theaters—Venezuela—Designs and plans

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Note

In Rare Books and Manuscripts, University Libraries, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa. (#1998-0342R/C1)

Source of Acquisition

Gift of George C. Izenour, 1998.

Biographical or Historical Sketch

George Charles Izenour (1912-2007) was an electronic stage lighting researcher, inventor, teacher, and consultant.

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