Description
The Constance Barker collection spans the years 1935-1952 and encompasses approximately one linear
foot. Most of the material has no relation to motion pictures; however, there are several letters from
Lex Barker dating from the period after the couple's separation.
Background
Constance Barker, born Constance Rhodes Thurlow, was actor Lex Barker's first wife. The couple's
marriage lasted from 1942 to 1950. Constance Barker was raised in New York and graduated from Mount
Vernon Junior College in Washington, D.C. In 1952 she married John Lawrence Adams in California.
Extent
1 linear feet of papers.
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Availability
Available by appointment only.