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Leland H. Roloff (1927-2015) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 20/56

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Abstract

Leland Roloff taught Interpretation (later Performance Studies) at Northwestern University from 1968 until his retirement in 1990. The papers include biographical information, correspondence, teaching, and research files, and publications.

Dates

  • 1949-1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

2.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Biogrpahical materials and research materials are in a generally chronological order. Correspondence is in chronological order. Teaching files are in order by course designation. Performances are in alphabetical order. Publications are chiefly in alphabetical order.

Method of Acquisition

The Leland H. Roloff Papers were donated by Leland Roloff to the University Archives on August 24, 1981 (Accession #81-184) and September 6, 1990 (Accession #90-143).

Separated Materials

Approximately twelve Northwestern University theater production posters were transferred to the Archives Poster Collection. Small amounts of duplicate and extraneous materials were discarded.

Processing Information

William K. Beatty, March 1994.

Title
Guide to the Leland H. Roloff (1927-2015) Papers
Author
William K. Beatty
Date
01/03/1994
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635