Roy and Carol Doumani Papers, 1979-1992

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Summary

Creators:
Doumani, Roy
Abstract:
Roy Doumani graduated from UCLA with a BA in business and finance in 1958. In 1978, architect Robert Graham started construction on their 7500 sq. ft. seaside home in Venice, California. The house, containing works by prominent artists, was bequeathed to UCLA at the end of 1988, and serves as a setting for UCLA arts activities and events. The collection consists of architectural drawings, records, correspondence, and memorabilia relating to the construction and history of the Doumani House.
Extent:
8 boxes (4 linear ft.) 4 oversize boxes
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of architectural drawings, records, correspondence, and memorabilia relating to the construction and history of the Doumani House, designed by Robert Graham. It includes magazines and newspaper clippings, 3 VHS cassettes and one U-matic format videocassette, architectural renderings, photographs, and envelope with water color of the Doumani House by Chris Cary.

Biographical / historical:

Roy Doumani graduated from UCLA with a BA in business and finance in 1958; managing partner in WSGP International; president of World Trade Bancorp and chairman, First Interstate Bank of Hawaii; member of UCLA Foundation Board of Trustees; his wife Carol Doumani is a screenwriter; in 1978 architect Robert Graham started construction on their 7500 sq. ft. seaside home in Venice, California; the house, containing works by prominent artists, was bequeathed to UCLA at the end of 1988, and serves as a setting for UCLA arts activities and events.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Roy and Carol Doumani, 1994.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Plans and artists' renderings (Boxes 1-2).
  2. Artist and construction files (Boxes 3-4).
  3. Events and tours (Boxes 4-6).
  4. Articles and clippings (Boxes 7-9).
  5. Videos (Boxes 9-10).
  6. Photographs (Boxes 10-11).
  7. Art work (Box 11).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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