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11. Interview of Richard J. Hoffman

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
4.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Member of the Rounce and Coffin Club, a group of hobby printers and librarians. Los Angeles City College professor in journalism and graphic arts and Los Angeles State College professor in applied arts and sciences.

12. Interview of Lynton Kistler

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
12.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Lithographer known for work with twentieth-century artists.

13. Interview of Alfred Ligon

Topic:
African American History
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
3.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Co-founder and owner of the Aquarian Spiritual Center and the Aquarian Bookshop, a black-owned bookstore specializing in materials relevant to African American politics and life.

14. Interview of Kitty Maryatt

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
7.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Book artist and owner of Two Hands Press.

15. Interview of Herbert Meyers

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
1.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This interview series consists of interviews with five individuals who were involved in the history of the Westwood Book Store. The interviews discuss the store’s role in Westwood Village, its relationship to UCLA, and the issues involved in the day-to-day operation of a retail bookshop.
Biographical Note:
Employee at the Westwood Book Store.

16. Interview of William Mohr

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
11.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Poet, publisher of Momentum Press. University of California, Long Beach, professor of English.

17. Interview of Lawrence Clark Powell (1973)

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
UCLA Faculty
UCLA Librarians
Length:
16 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Librarian, author, and bibliographer. UCLA university librarian and dean of the UCLA School of Library Service.

18. Interview of Ward Ritchie

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
31.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Printer, book collector, and writer. Co-founder of the Rounce & Coffin Club.

19. Interview of W. W. Robinson

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
27 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Vice-president of Title Guarantee and Trust Company. Author of works on Southern California history.

20. Interview of Betty Rosenberg

Topic:
Books and Fine Printing
Length:
1.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
This interview series consists of interviews with five individuals who were involved in the history of the Westwood Book Store. The interviews discuss the store’s role in Westwood Village, its relationship to UCLA, and the issues involved in the day-to-day operation of a retail bookshop.
Biographical Note:
UCLA lecturer in library and information science. Supplied books at the Westwood Book Store.