Irv Letofsky Papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: OGLMC-1170

Scope and Contents

Series 1: Film Reviews and "Real to Reel" articles Series 2: Photographs of Film Scenes Series 3: Lobby Cards and Title Cards Series 4: Press Books Series 5: Advertisement Sheets

Dates

created: 1926-1976
Other: Date acquired: 08/00/1988

Creator

Letofsky, Irvin M (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

Irvin Myles Letofsky was born in Fargo, North Dakota, on April 26, 1931. He was the son of Jacob and Jennie (Dervin) Letofsky. He attended both Yankton College and the North Dakota Agricultural College before graduating from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in 1954. Letofsky was the Sports Editor for the Bismarck Tribune from 1957-1958, before becoming a reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press from 1958-1963. From there, he went on to become the Assistant City Editor for the Minneapolis Tribune until 1976, when he became the Sunday Calendar Editor for the Arts/Entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times. Irv Letofsky died on 23 December 2007 in Los Angeles. Source: Who's Who in America, 42nd edition, 1982-1983, volume 2

Note written by

Full Extent

1.75 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

1931-2007; UND Class of 1954, and Editor for the Los Angeles Times Sunday Arts and Entertainment Section, who collected photographs, lobby cards, title cards, press books, and advertisement sheets for movies featuring journalism