Background
Swerdlove, Dorothy Louise was born on January 4, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Louis and Belle (Cohn) Swerdlove.
Swerdlove, Dorothy Louise was born on January 4, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Louis and Belle (Cohn) Swerdlove.
Bachelor, Swarthmore College, 1948. Master of Library Science, Columbia University, 1961.
Research assistant Federal Reserve Bank New York, New York City, 1948—1949. Social science analyst Congressional Reformed Service Library. Congress, Washington, 1949—1953.
Research assistant Princeton University, New Jersey, 1953—1954, Chase Manhattan Bank, New York City, 1954—1955. Economist Caltex Oil Corporation, 1955—1961. Library Theatre Collection New York Public Library., 1961—1990, 1st assistant Theatre Collection, 1967—1980, curator Theatre Collection, 1980—1990, retired, 1990.
Consultant review second edition Random House Unabridged Dictionary of English Language, 1987.
Board advisors Night 100 Stars for Actors Fund American, 1982-1990. Eligibility committee Tony awards, 1983-1984. Nominating committee Brendan Gill Prize, Municipal Art Society New York, 1987-1996.
Member American Library Association, American Society Theatre Research (executive board 1979-1981, 85-88), Special Libraries Association (representative 1971-1986), Drama Desk, New Drama Forum Association (treasurer 1979-1982), Theatre Library. Association (executive board 1966-1986, 93-95, president 1983-1985, Distinguished Service award 1996), International Association Performing Arts Libraries and Museum (vice president 1991-1995), Outer Critics Circle (treasurer 1986-1996), League of America Theatres and Producers (historical and curators committee 1993-1994), Amateur Comedy Club, Snarks.