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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:

Joe Higgins collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2351
Abstract

This collection consists of the scripts and schedules of American commercial, film, and television actor Joe Higgins (1925-1998).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1960s-1980s

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

Randal Kleiser papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2624
Abstract

This collection consists of scripts and video tapes of American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor Randal Kleiser (born 1946).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970s-1980s

Burt Lancaster script books

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2350
Abstract

This collection consists of the scripts of American actor and producer Burt Lancaster (1913-1994). These scripts are bound in book form with film stills for over 70 of the films that Lanaster appeared in.

Dates: 1946 - 1990

Joe Laurie Jr. papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2231
Abstract

Collection of binders of “Bits,” scripts, radio and television broadcast transcripts, and joke indexes written by American vaudevillian and writer Joe Laurie Jr. (1892-1954) from 1940-1953. Also present are correspondence, publication clippings, and drafts of Laurie’s memoir Vaudeville: From the Honky-Tonks to the Palace (1953).

Dates: 1940 - 1953

Kenneth MacKenna collection of John Barrymore illustrations

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275058553992]
Identifier: 2568
Abstract

Collection consists of John Barrymore’s original theatrical production illustrations on behalf of actor Kenneth MacKenna.

Dates: 1919 - 1920

Morning Telegraph collection

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31275056491104]
Identifier: 6256
Abstract

The Morning Telegraph (1839-1972) was a broadsheet newspaper published in New York City. It was devoted primarily to theatrical and horse racing news. The issues in this collection consist of Section III of the paper, which was dedicated to photographs (and some drawings) of actresses and actors.

Dates: 1908

Rusty Morris collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2375
Abstract

This collection consists of the autobiography, music recordings on audiotape, vinyl records, and books of American actor, Roland "Rusty" Morris (1922-1986). There are seven special edition "Time" magazines from 1944 and 1945 about World War II. Books include those about playwright and performer Noel Coward (1889-1973).

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

Susan Orlean collection on Rin Tin Tin

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275058601668]
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

Tony Randall television script collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2529
Abstract

This collection consists of Tony Randall's scripts from two 1970s series, "The Odd Couple" and "The Tony Randall Show." Tony Randall was an American actor best known for his role in "The Odd Couple."

Dates: Majority of material found within 1970s