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Van Rooten, Luis d'Antin

Luis d'Antin van Rooten Collection (073), Architect, 1906-1973

Born in Mexico city, Luis d'Antin van Rooten emigrated with his family to Pennsylvania when he was around 8 years old.  Rooten attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor's of Art in Architecture in 192?.  Rooten worked as an architect until he relocated to Hollywood in the 1940's where he had a successful acting and voice acting career.

This collection contains architectural drawings for residences, woodcuts, and professional correspondence.