Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: The Masquers records
Date (inclusive): 1908-1980s
Collection number: 491
Creator:
Masquers club
Extent:
32 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Access
Available by appointment only.
Publication rights
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.
Preferred Citation
The Masquers records, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of The Masquers, 2001
Biography
The Masquers was founded as a theatrical club and fraternal organization by Hollywood actors in
1925.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Masquers records span the years 1908-1980s and encompass approximately 32 linear feet. The
collection consists of membership and organization records; miscellaneous papers, including
"Masquerettes" material; files regarding plays, shows, and tributes; audio tapes; plaques; scrapbooks;
and photographs.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Masquers club