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Silent films -- United States -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Argentina Silent Film handbills collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2569
Abstract

Collection consists of handbills, posters, and theater programs from silent film screenings in various cinemas in Argentina.

Dates: 1926 - 1927

Paul Calvert photograph

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2531
Abstract

Collection consists of one group photograph of silent picture personalities taken at Norma Talmadge’s beach house in Playa del Rey in 1926 with an accompanying identification list and letter from Paul Calvert, studio electrician for Warner Bros. Studios.

Dates: 1926

Betty Harte papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275051120245]
Identifier: 2496
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of actress Betty Harte (1883-1965) including original short stories, photographs, posters, and scrapbooks.

Dates: 1909 - 1965

Mr. and Mrs. Byron King collection of silent film music scores

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2580
Abstract

Collection consists of published silent film music belonging to pianist Olive King Lindsay.

Dates: 1925, 1988

Kemp Niver collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2324
Abstract

This collection consists of binders of photographs, notes, clippings, and patents related to the films that were restored by American cinematographer and film historian Kemp Niver (1912-1996).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950s-1970s

Claire Windsor collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2167
Abstract

This collection consists of Claire Windsor (1892-1972) photographs, letters, and newspaper clippings in scrapbooks. Windsor was an American actress during the silent film era.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1920s-1972

Noah Young photographs

 Collection
Identifier: 2638
Abstract

This collection consists of production stills and headshots of silent film supporting actor Noah Young (1887-1958). Young performed in more than 50 films for Hal Roach Studios from the late 1910s to the mid 1930s, including with Laurel and Hardy, Snub Pollard, and Harold Lloyd.

Dates: approximately 1920s-1930s