Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Arlen, Richard
- Extent:
- 4 linear feet of papers. 0.7 linear feet of photographs.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Richard Arlen papers span the years 1930-1975 and encompass approximately 4.7 linear feet. The collection consists of scripts, scrapbooks, contracts, correspondence, clippings, sheet music, periodicals, disc recordings, and photographs. The photograph series consists of biography and motion picture production photographic prints and negatives.
- Biographical / historical:
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Richard Arlen was an American actor, born in Charlottesville, Virginia. He appeared in numerous films from the 1920s through the 1960s, most notably in WINGS (1927).
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Chris Koseluk, 1997-1998
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Subject files; 3. Scrapbooks; 4. Photographs.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- actors
- Names:
- Arlen, Richard , 1898-1976--Archives.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226