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Photographs and Postcards, circa 1890-circa 2000

 Series — Box: 14 , Folder: 35
Identifier: Series 2.

Scope and Contents note

This series consists of studio publicity stills of actors and actresses appearing in motion pictures, 1900-1996, and on television, circa 1950-2000, in clothing considered more appropriate to the opposite gender. It also includes a small album of photographs and postcards primarily of theatrical, music hall, and vaudeville entertainers of the 19th and first half of the 20th century, most also in clothing considered more appropriate to the opposite gender.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1890-circa 2000

Creator

Access

The collection is open to researchers. There are no access restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement note

Arranged in 3 sub-series:

Missing Title

  1. 2.1 Motion Pictures
  2. 2.2 Television
  3. 2.3 Vaudeville Postcards

General Physical Description note

18 clamshell albums + 4 volumes.

Repository Details

Part of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries, University of Southern California Repository

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