Barthelmess (Richard) scrapbooks, 1916-1936

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Richard Barthelmess scrapbooks
Dates:
1916-1936
Creators:
Barthelmess, Richard
Extent:
11.3 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Richard Barthelmess scrapbooks, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Richard Barthelmess scrapbooks span the years 1916-1936 and encompass 11.3 linear feet. The scrapbooks were compiled by his mother, actress Caroline Harris Barthelmess. The 50 volumes contain biographical information, clippings, and reviews for more than 50 films that featured Barthelmess.

Biographical / historical:

Richard Semler Barthelmess was an American actor active in film from 1916 to 1942. He was nominated for an Academy Award in acting for THE PATENT LEATHER KID (1927) and THE NOOSE (1928).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Richard Barthelmess, 1962
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actors
Names:
Barthelmess, Richard , 1895-1963--Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: March 20, 2014

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

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:

Richard Barthelmess scrapbooks, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226