Louis P. Dolbeare (AC 1940) Papers, 1934-1998 (bulk 1934-1965)

Dolbeare Papers, 1934-1998 (Bulk: 1934-1965)

2 archives boxes (1 linear ft.)

Abstract:

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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Restrictions on access:

There is no restriction on access to the Louis P. Dolbeare (AC 1940) Papers for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

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Requests for permission to publish material from the Papers should be directed to the Archives and Special Collections. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

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

1919 Sep 27	Born in Brooklyn, New York
1931-1933	Brookline, Mass. High School
1933-1936	Phillips Academy, Andover (graduates 1936)
1940	Graduates from Amherst College
1942-1945	Serves in U.S. Office of War Information, Washington, DC and London, England
1946-1948	Planning student, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University (degree: Master of City Planning)
1949-1952	Metropolitan Consultant, Philadelphia Housing Association
1953	Associate Planner, Bucks County (Pa.) Planning Commission
1954	Associate Planner, South Jersey Mass Transportation Study
1955	Planner, Urban Traffic and Transportation Study Board, City of Philadelphia
1956	Staff, Urban Renewal Study Board, Baltimore, Md.
1956 July 1	Marries (Mary) Cushing Niles (Swarthmore 1949), daughter of Henry E. and Mary Cushing Niles, Baltimore
1958 July 8	Daughter Mary Cushing born
1958-1960	Planning consultant (self-employed)
1960-1963	Associate Planner, Pennsylvania-Jersey Transportation Study
1960	Son Louis Niles born
1963-1966	Planning Director, Roy F. Weston, Inc.
1966	Member, ADA, Philadelphia Art Alliance
1966-1976	Various positions, Board of Education, School District of Philadelphia
1967-1970	Board member, American Institute of Planners
1977-present	Househusband

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.

This collection is organized into three series:

1. Personal Correspondence, 1934-1995
2. Class of 1940 Materials, 1980-1990
3. Masquers, 1940-1998

Information on Use

Terms of Access and Use

Restrictions on access:

There is no restriction on access to the Louis P. Dolbeare (AC 1940) Papers for research use. Particularly fragile items may be restricted for preservation purposes.

Restrictions on use:

Preferred Citation

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

[Identification of item], in Louis P. Dolbeare (AC 1940) Papers [Box #, Folder #], Amherst College Archives and Special Collections, Amherst College Library

History of the Collection

Additional Information

Contact Information

Amherst College Archives and Special Collections

Robert Frost Library
PO Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002-5000

Phone: (413) 542-2299
Fax: (413) 542-2692

Email Reference Form: http://www.amherst.edu/library/archives/askus
URL: http://www.amherst.edu/library/archives

Language

English.

Series 1: PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE,	1934-1995

Family members	1934-35	Box 1: folder 1

Family members	1935-36	Box 1: folder 2

Family members	1936	Box 1: folder 3

Family Members	1937	Box 1: folder 4

Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Dolbeare, paternal uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Sherill, mother and stepfather	1937	Box 1: folder 5

Mother	1938	Box 1: folder 6

Family members	1938	Box 1: folder 7

Family members and friends	1939	Box 1: folder 8

Family members and friends	1940	Box 1: folder 9

Family members	1940	Box 1: folder 10

New York connections	1991	Box 1: folder 11

Correspondence with Amherst College Archives and Special Collections Department	1991	Box 1: folder 12

Correspondence	1995	Box 1: folder 13

Series 2: CLASS OF 1940 Materials,	1980-1990

40th Reunion	1980	Box 1: folder 14

45th Reunion	1985	Box 1: folder 15

50th Reunion (Folder 1 of 2)	1990	Box 1: folder 16

50th Reunion (folder 2 of 2)	1990	Box 2: folder 1

Series 3: MASQUERS,	1940-1998

Charlie Rogers, biographical information	n.d.	Box 2: folder 2

Charlie Rogers correspondence (folder 1 of 2)	1940-1959	Box 2: folder 3

Charlie Rogers: miscellaneous correspondence and theater production flyers, obituary of Charlie Rogers (folder 2 of 2)	1960-1981	Box 2: folder 4

Kirby Theater Celebration 1938-1988	1988	Box 2: folder 5

Charlie Rogers celebration	1990	Box 2: folder 6

Charlie Rogers Celebration Transcription	1990	Box 2: folder 7

Kirby Theater	1990	Box 2: folder 8

Peer Gynt (play) prompt book correspondence and photograph of sign advertising the play (see Dramatic Activities Collection for actual promptbook)	1998	Box 2: folder 9

Peer Gynt alumni/ae theater trip to Shakespeare Theatre, Washington, DC - correspondence, news clippings of play reviews	1998	Box 2: folder 10