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Fred Astaire manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: 2070
Abstract

This collection contains drafts of Steps in Time, the autobiography of American actor and dancer Fred Astaire (1899-1987), first published in 1959. Materials reflect the work at various stages and include handwritten and typed drafts, notes, proofs, and galleys.

Dates: circa 1950s

Jim and Henny Backus collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2026
Abstract This collection contains the papers of American entertainers Jim Backus (1913-1989) and Henny Backus (1911-2004). Materials include scripts of nineteen movies, scripts of fourteen segments of The Jim Backus Show ("Hot Off the Line") radio program; script of the 1967 television version of Damn Yankees; approximately 15 phonograph records of the early 1940s War Department "Jubilee" radio programs; three phonograph records of the Allan young radio show (1947); and phonograph records of...
Dates: 1940 - 1967

Fay Bainter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2077
Abstract

Collection consists of stills and photographs, from 15 films and 20 stage plays; scripts of 15 stage plays and 6 television shows in which the actress Fay Bainter (1892-1968) appeared. Also includes personal documents, clippings and correspondence.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s-1950s

Millie Hudson Brown photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2546
Abstract

This collection consists of signed and unsigned photographs of various Hollywood actors.

Dates: c. 1920s-c. 1930s

Thomas Clagett papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2469
Abstract

This collection consists of Thomas Clagett's manuscripts, interview audio, books, film stills, and photographs relating to his book on director William Friedkin, "William Friedkin: Films of Aberration, Obsession and Reality" (1990).

Dates: 1980 - 1989

George Cukor papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2001
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of American director George Cukor (1899-1983), covering the years 1932-1963. Materials include telegrams, correspondence, photographs, stills and a television script for "This is Your Life" honoring Bessie Love (1965). The majority of the correspondence is from Laurette Taylor (1933-1935) and between Cukor and Moss Hart (1945-1959).

Dates: 1932 - 1961

Philip Dunne papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2041
Abstract

Collection consists of notes for each film that writer, director, producer Philip Dunne (1908-1992) worked on; 5 reels of taped self-interviews; working copies of 15 novels adapted for the screen.

Dates: 1935 - 2000

Betty Harte papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2496
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of actress Betty Harte (1883-1965) including original short stories, photographs, posters, and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1909 - 1965

Hollywood Museum collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2212
Abstract

This collection consists of papers collected for the never-built Hollywood Museum from film and television producer, director, and actor Hal Roach (1892-1992); film producer Sol Lesser (1890-1980); actor William Farnum (1876-1953); and editor and author Pete Martin (1901-1980). Items include scripts, manuscripts, production information, and more.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1900s-1970s

Dean Lemon collection of autographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2585
Abstract

Collection consists of a signed photograph of Frank Sinatra, and an envelope with Arthur Godfrey signature from Dean Lemon.

Dates: 1950 - 2003

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Bainter, Fay, 1892-1968 1
Barrymore, John, 1882-1942 1