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Samuel Colt Barrymore family collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018
Abstract

This small collection contains miscellaneous items related to the Barrymore family of actors primarily collected by Samuel Colt (died 1986), the son of Ethel Barrymore, dating from 1911 to 1959.

Dates: 1911 - 1959

George Hoyningen-Huene correspondence

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2555
Abstract

Collection is composed of letters from various actress friends and acquaintances of Russian-born fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene.

Dates: c. 1940s - 1964

Eddie Mayehoff papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2393
Abstract

This collection consists of scripts, correspondences, photographs, film recordings, as well as sketches, a checkbook, and an ash tray from American actor Eddie Mayehoff (1909-1992). Mayehoff was in a number of Broadway plays and films, including "That's My Boy" (1951), "Off Limits" (1952), and "How to Murder Your Wife" (1965).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940s-1960s

Virginia Mayo papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2444
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of American actress Virginia Mayo (1920-2005). Materials include personal and business correspondence, telegrams, fan letters, theater and motion picture programs, scrapbooks, and clippings, stills, photographs, fan magazines, publicity, pressbooks, and awards and trophies.

Dates: 1930s-1976

Susan Orlean collection on Rin Tin Tin

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2692
Abstract

Collection consists of the research files and other materials related to author Susan Orlean’s book Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend (2011) Simon & Schuster.

Dates: c.1920s-2011

Harry Ruby papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2499
Abstract

This small collection contains correspondence and five pieces of manuscript sheet music of American composer and screenwriter Harry Ruby (1895-1974). The letters are typically brief, friendly letters from public figures in the entertainment industry and date from 1925 to 1968.

Dates: 1925 - 1968

John Scott correspondence

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2566
Abstract

Collection consists of clippings and correspondence sent to Los Angeles Times reporter John Scott.

Dates: 1950 - 1975

Anthony Slide papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2149
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of English film historian and writer Anthony Slide (born 1944). Materials include interviews and correspondence with various silent film personalities, taped interviews, stills, the early manuscript of “The Griffith Actresses” by Slide, early film magazines, and material relating to Vitagraph.

Dates: 1911 - 1974

Thelma White papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2683
Abstract

Collection consists of the correspondence, memorabilia, acting files, and photographs of American actress Thelma White (1910-2005).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1990s

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Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Archival resources 6
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Actors -- United States -- 20th century -- Archival resources 2
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Barrymore , Lionel, 1878-1954 1
Barrymore, Ethel, 1879-1959 1
Colt, Samuel, 1909-1986 1
Mayehoff, Eddie 1
Mayo, Virginia, 1920-2005 1
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