Background
Rachow, Louis August was born on January 21, 1927 in Shickley, Nebraska, United States. Son of John Louis and Mable (Dondlinger) Rachow.
Rachow, Louis August was born on January 21, 1927 in Shickley, Nebraska, United States. Son of John Louis and Mable (Dondlinger) Rachow.
Bachelor of Science, York College, 1948; Master of Science in Library Science, Columbia University, 1959.
Librarian, York College, Nebraska, 1949-1954; instructor library assistant, Queens College, New York City, 1956-1957; serials acquisition assistant, Columbia University Law Library, New York City, 1957-1958; assistant librarian, University Club, New York City, 1958-1962; librarian, Hampden-Booth Theatre Library at the Players, New York City, 1962-1986; curator, Hampden-Booth Theatre Library at the Players, New York City, 1986-1988; library director, International Theatre Institute United States, New York City, since 1989. Consultant theatre section University of California, San Diego, new campuses program, 1964,Music Center Operating Archives, Los Angeles, 1985. Member library advisory board Eugene O'Neill Memorial Theatre Center, since 1966.
Member advisory board American Theatre Company, OKC Theatre Productions Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1956. Member Theatre Library. Association (recording secretary 1966-1967, president 1967-1972, 81-83, vice president 1976-1980, editor Broadside 1973-1981), American Library Association, Special Libraries Association (secretary-treasurer museum group New York City chapter 1964-1966), New York Library.
Club (president 1979-1980), American Theatre Association, New Drama Forum Association (president 1983-1986), American Society Theatre Research, New York Technology Services Libraries, Archons of Colophon (convener 1982-1983), Episcopal Actors Guild American (board directors 1976-2002, vice president 2002-2010), Drama Desk, Broadway Theatre Institute Outer Critics Circle (treasurer 1998—2010), Players Club, The Lambs Club.