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John Engstead and Franciene Watkins papers
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Manuscripts

folder 1

Astrological horoscope 1934--1934

Record ID: 72311393

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Engstead's astrology chart, July 23, 1934; Engstead's astrological horoscope by Carroll Righter in two parts, March 14, 1969; natal horoscope, undated
folder 2

Clippings 1932--1962

Record ID: 72311395

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding Engstead
folder 3

Correspondence 1927--1972

Record ID: 72311396

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photocopy of handwritten note from Bing Crosby promising to sit for portraits, 1936; note from Charles Laughton referring to himself as a "snurge," February 21, 1940; two letters from Marlene Dietrich regarding the possibilities of altering old photos of her to look current, 1966; handwritten letter from Angela Lansbury discussing "Dear World" (Hellinger, 1969) and other matters, [4/9/69] September 4, 1969; handwritten letter from Ginger Rogers to Watkins, regarding retouching of photos for J. C. Penney advertisements, June 21, 1972
folder 4

Fashion Art, Figure Construction

Record ID: 72311397

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figure construction in nine lessons
folder 5

Los Angeles High School--diploma 1926--1926

Record ID: 72311398

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Engstead's high school diploma in embossed leather pouch
folder 6

Paramount Famous Lasky Corp.--memos 1927--1930

Record ID: 72311399

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Publicity department memos from Arch Reeve
folder 7

Star Shots 1977--1978

Record ID: 72311400

Scope and Content Note

typescript of Engstead's autobiography, "Star Shots: Fifty Years of Pictures and Stories by One of Hollywood's Greatest Photographers," by John Engstead, E.P. Dutton, New York [heavily annotated]
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Clippings

Record ID: 71301398

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clippings, largely from magazines, that make use of photographs by Engstead, including magazine covers, celebrity profiles, fashion spreads, and advertisements
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