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Actors -- United States -- 20th century -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Brian Aherne papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2160
Abstract

This collection consists of English actor Brian Aherne (1902-1986) scripts, papers, and newspaper clipping related to productions that he performed in. Aherne was in both English and United States movies, stage plays, radio shows, and television series from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1960s

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

Esme Chandlee papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2599
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of publicist Esme Chandlee (1918-2012). These papers include information on events, awards, and appearances for her clients. Notable clients included Katharine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, James Stewart, and Spencer Tracy.

Dates: 1940 - 1980

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

Glenn DeMots collection on Gary Cooper

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2371
Abstract

This collection consists of scripts, publicity materials, books, sheet music, magazines and photographs that feature actor Gary Cooper (1901-1961), collected by Glenn DeMots.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1910s-1970s

Jimmy Durante scripts and transcripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2229
Abstract

This collection consists of approximately 200 scripts and transcriptions of the radio programs of comedian and actor Jimmy Durante (1893-1980), dating from 1943 to 1947.

Dates: 1943 - 1947

Dan Duryea collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2172
Abstract

This collection consists of Dan Duryea's papers and scrapbooks with photographs and newspaper clippings, scripts, and contracts. Duryea (1907-1968) was an American actor both on stage and in films and television series. This collection includes his work on television series "China Smith" and "Peyton Place."

Dates: Majority of material found within 1940s-1968

Nelson Eddy papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2267
Abstract

This collection consists of sheet music, photographs, awards, scrapbooks, and concert programs from the career of American baritone singer and actor Nelson Eddy (1901-1967).

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

Helen and George Ford papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2209
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of American stage and film actress Helen Ford (1894-1982) and her husband, theatrical manager George Ford (1879-1974), with the bulk dating from the 1920s to 1950s. Materials include press clippings, playbills, photographs, and scrapbooks chiefly reflecting Helen Ford’s stage acting career, as well as play scripts written by George Ford and others, two manuscripts by George Ford, and copies of his book “These Were Actors.”

Dates: 1812 - 1982

Clark Gable papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2168
Abstract

This collection includes scrapbooks, awards, and scripts of films featuring American actor Clark Gable (1901-1960).

Dates: 1930s-1960