A. Lynn Lockrow Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains paintings, drawings, pictures, and set production models created by A. Lynn Lockrow for the Auburn University Theatre Department, as well as teaching notes. Also included in the collection is documentation dated November 4, 2009, that A. Lynn Lockrow obtained from Robert (Bob) Knowles about the Auburn Players, the precursor drama club which led to the current Auburn University Theatre Department. Additionally, there are personal photographs and documents pertaining to such things as Lockrow's model airplane hobby and his pet cats.
Dates
- 1948 - 2007
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
A. Lynn Lockrow was Head of Design, Technology and Production and served as scenic and/or lighting designer for the Auburn University Theatre. A. Lynn Lockrow also served as faculty advisor for the Auburn University chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honorary.
Extent
25.5 Cubic Feet (Accession 08-030: Two document boxes, seven oversized boxes, and eight record center boxes. Accession 22-001: 1 slide box, 1 card file box, 1 doc box, 1 RC box, 2 OS flat boxes.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This collection is in good condition.
General
As of June, 2022 two items from this collection are missing. The missing items are a sketchbook and a painting.
Processing Information
Accession 08-030 was processed by Robin Frazier.
Finding aid entered into ArchivesSpace by Tori Buchanan 2022.
Accession 22-001 processed by Joanna Ashley, 2023.
- Title
- Guide to the A. Lynn Lockrow Collection
- Subtitle
- Record Group 1029
- Status
- Under Revision
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
