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Duffy (Henry "Terry") and Dale Winter papers
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  • Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Music Library
    Title: Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers
    Creator: Duffy, Henry, 1890-1961
    Creator: Winter, Dale, 1890?-1985
    Identifier/Call Number: 6234
    Physical Description: 0.21 Linear Feet 1 box
    Date (inclusive): 1917-2018
    Abstract: The Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers consist of clippings, publications, playbills, and photographs documenting the careers of theatrical producer Henry Duffy and his wife Dale Winter. Duffy and Winter, who were married, worked together for a number of years, and opened a theater together. The collection also includes information about performances by Charlotte Greenwood, Edward Everett Horton, and Billie Burke, as well as documenting the careers of Duffy and Winter.
    Language of Material: English .
    Container: 1

    Scope and Contents

    The Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers consist of clippings, publications, playbills, and photographs documenting the careers of theatrical producer Henry Duffy and his wife Dale Winter. Included is a copy of Dennis M. Duffy's "Henry 'Terry' Duffy: American's Theatrical Stock Company King"; financial statements for perfomances produced by Duffy and his Henry Duffy Attractions and starring Charlotte Greenwood and Edeward Everett Horton; financial statements for perfomances at the El Capitan and Alcazar theaters in Los Angeles; a soucenir program for the Duffwin Theatre, the theatre founded by Duffy and Winter; clippings documenting Dale Winter's early career; programs for some of Winter's performances; a facsimile of the original score for the musical "Irene", in which Winter performed; programs for performances starring Billie Burke; and clippings and photographs about and of the operatic conductor Lotfi Mansouri, along with correspondence between Mansouri and Winter.

    Conditions Governing Access

    COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

    Conditions Governing Use

    All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of the Music Library. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Music Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

    Preferred Citation

    [Box/folder no. or item name], Henry "Terry" Duffy and Dale Winter papers, Collection no. 6234, Music Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Gift of Pamela and Philip Hawes, July 2019.

    Processing Information

    The collection is unprocessed.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Theaters -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
    Theatrical producers and directors -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
    Books
    Clippings
    Theater programs
    Duffy, Henry, 1890-1961 -- Archives
    Winter, Dale, 1890?-1985 -- Archives
    Burke, Billie, 1885-1970 -- Archives
    El Capitan Theatre (Organization : Hollywood, Calif.) -- Archives
    Horton, Edward Everett -- Archives
    Greenwood, Charlotte, 1890-1977 -- Archives