Lovett, Paul, 1909-1959.

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Paul Lovett, publisher of souvenir theatrical programs in New York City beginning in 1935, served with the Special Services branch of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was Entertainment Specialist in the Air Transport Command and directed the Airborne Theatre in Alaska. While in the Army he married Anne Gloria Dunetz in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on July 4, 1944. Lovett also helped organize the Theatre of the Dance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Clients for his program business, Dunetz & Lovett (which he ran with his brother-in-law) included Katharine Cornell, Helen Hayes, John Gielgud and Martha Graham. Lovett died of a stroke on June 23, 1959, aged 49.

From the guide to the Paul Lovett papers, 1943-1967, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)

Paul Lovett served with the Special Services Branch of the U.S. Army during World War II as Entertainment Specialist in the Air Transport Command.

In civilian life he was a publisher of souvenir theatrical programs in New York City.

From the description of Paul Lovett papers, 1943-1967. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517272

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Death 1959

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