Call Number:

TC035

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 2 boxes
• 1.4 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John Koenig Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1931-1955 (inclusive)

Creator:

Koenig, John, 1910-1963

Form:

Clippings -- 20th century., Correspondence -- 20th century, Memorabilia -- 20th century., photographs -- 20th century., and Scrapbooks -- 20th century

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and newspaper clippings of set designer John Koenig's life.

John Koenig, an amateur actor during his time as a student, began his career as a Broadway set designer and later became designer and assistant director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, memorabilia, and newspaper clippings of Koenig's life, from his involvement in theatrical productions as a student, through his career as a Broadway set designer, including his later years as a designer and assistant director of the Viriginia Museum of the Fine Arts. Part of the collection covers his tour of duty in the army during World War II when he worked on Irving Berlin's show, "This Is the Army."

Arranged in this order: academic training, Broadway theater, World War II and "This Is the Army," Virginia Museum of the Fine Arts.