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Minna Wallis photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2547

Scope and Contents

This collection includes two inscribed photos of actor John Barrymore, given to American talent agent Minna Wallis (1893-1986). One photo (cut out) of Barrymore inscribed “To Minna with love, Jack 1925” and one photo of Barrymore inscribed “For Minna Wallis, In just appreciation of her many kindnesses. John Barrymore 1923”

Dates

  • Creation: 1923
  • Creation: 1925

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library at ctlibarc@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

Minna Wallis (1893-1986) was a talent agent and the sister of film producer Hal B. Wallis.

Extent

0.44 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection includes two inscribed photos of actor John Barrymore, given to American talent agent Minna Wallis (1893-1986).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Minna Wallis, October 13, 1961.

Processing Information

Collection is unprocessed.

Title
Finding aid for the Minna Wallis photographs
Status
Minimally Processed
Author
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date
2022 April
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository

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