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Stark (Samuel) collection of film and stage actor photographs
MSS.PHOTO.0171  
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  • Scope and Contents
  • Provenance
  • Preferred Citation
  • Immediate Source of Acquisition
  • Conditions Governing Use
  • Conditions Governing Access

  • Language of Material: Undetermined
    Contributing Institution: Department of Special Collections and University Archives
    Title: Samuel Stark Collection of Film and Stage Actor Photographs
    Creator: Stark, Samuel
    Identifier/Call Number: MSS.PHOTO.0171
    Identifier/Call Number: 335
    Physical Description: 9.5 Linear Feet
    Date (inclusive): 1911-1969
    Abstract: The collection includes some 1,246 names are represented, many of these with more than one photograph. The bulk of the dated photos are between 1915 and 1940, though there are many more recent that are undated.

    Scope and Contents

    Some 1,246 names are represented, many of these with more than one photograph. The bulk of the dated photos are between 1915 and 1940, though there are many more recent that are undated.

    Provenance

    Originally formed part of the Stanford Libraries' Theater Collection.

    Preferred Citation

    Samuel Stark Film and stage stars : photographs. MSS PHOTO 171. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Gift of Samuel Stark, 1969.

    Conditions Governing Use

    While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

    Conditions Governing Access

    Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Motion pictures -- United States -- History.
    Photoprints.
    Theater -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
    Theater Collection.