Albert Dekker papers, bulk 1917-1961

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Summary

Creators:
Dekker, Albert, 1905-1968
Abstract:
Collection consists of clippings, correspondence, playbills, photographs, film stills, and political materials associated with American actor and legislator Albert Dekker (1905-1968).
Extent:
3.375 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Albert Dekker papers, Collection no. 2143, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of clippings, correspondence, playbills, photographs, film stills, and political materials associated with American actor and legislator Albert Dekker (1905-1968). Materials also include portions of Dekker's draft for a book project.

Biographical / historical:

Albert Dekker (1905-1968) was an American actor and politician best known for his roles in Dr. Cyclops (1940), The Killers (1945), and The Wild Bunch (1969). In the 1920s he began acting in high school stage productions, then acted on Broadway until 1937 when he became a character actor in motion pictures in Hollywood. From 1944 to 1946 he was a legislator for California's 57th district, which comprised the Hollywood area. Dekker was charged with being a member of the communist party in the early 1950s and was questioned by the Fact Finding Committee on Un-American Activities in CA. After clearing his name of communist activities, Dekker returned to acting.

Processing information:

Collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Albert Dekker papers, Collection no. 2143, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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