The Hedda Hopper papers span the years 1901-1966 (bulk late 1940s-mid-1960s) and encompass 43.3 linear feet. The collection consists of Hopper's personal files relating almost exclusively to her work as a columnist and to her social life. Included are interview transcripts; correspondence; typescripts of special stories; documentation of Hopper's activities, travels, and attendance at various events; documentation of television and radio appearances; awards; scrapbooks containing Hopper's columns from 1938 through 1966; and photographs. The photograph series consists of more than 2,600 items, included are candids and portraits. Topics include family, hats, publicity, and residences.

Hedda Hopper was an American gossip columnist active from the 1930s through mid-1960s. As an actress she appeared in supporting roles in dozens of films from 1916 through the early 1930s. Hopper was married to actor DeWolf Hopper from to 1913 to 1921.

39 linear feet of papers. 4.3 linear feet of photographs.

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