- TitleJoseph J. Musil papers, 1980 - 2010 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1980 - 2010 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
4 item(s) of posters
56 linear ft. of papers - Summary
The collection contains material documenting Musil's work supervising the restoration of many notable historic theaters including the El Capitan Theatre and the Crest Westwood Theatre, both in Los Angeles. The collection also includes material related to the Salon of Theatres/American Museum of Theatrical Design, a museum and performance space operated by Joseph Musil in Santa Ana, California.
- BiographyJoseph J. Musil (1937-2010) was an American theater designer. His best-known works included the restoration of the El Capitan Theatre and the Crest Theater, both in Los Angeles. He was also known for holding monthly open houses at his design studio, the Salon of the Theatres, in Santa Ana.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Ron Mahan and Brian White, 2015.
- Preferred citationJoseph J. Musil papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1929
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings
