Eric Mayne, 1936-1962
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Scope and Content
This series contains Mayne’s correspondence, predominantly to and from Ruth Le Prade, a few pieces of ephemera, and Mayne’s typescripts and manuscripts. Also included in this series is correspondence from Dolores McBride to Ruth Le Prade about Mayne and photographs of Mayne in the Poets Garden.
Dates
- Creation: 1936-1962
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Biographical note
Eric Mayne (1865-1947) was a stage and movie actor. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and moved to the United States around 1913. He began his career as a stage actor in Ireland and on London’s West End stages. After moving to Los Angeles, he appeared in over 180 films, and became a noted lecturer on Shakespeare. He planted the Shakespeare Tree in the Poets Garden.
Extent
From the Collection: 104 Linear Feet (103 boxes, 1 map-case folder)
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu