Adeline De Walt Reynolds collection, bulk circa 1930s-1960s

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Summary

Creators:
Reynolds, Adeline de Walt
Abstract:
This collection contains photographs, clippings, scrapbooks, periodicals, and a trophy related to the career of American actress Adeline De Walt Reynolds (1862-1961), which date from the 1930s to around 1960.
Extent:
15.375 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Adeline De Walt Reynolds collection, Collection no. 2137, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains photographs, clippings, scrapbooks, periodicals, and a trophy related to the career of American actress Adeline De Walt Reynolds (1862-1961) which date from the 1930s to around 1960. Photographs are primarily film stills and actor headshots. Scrapbooks include candid photographs, professional photographs, and clippings. There is material related to Reynolds' daughter Mary Reynolds Adams who performed on the radio program "One Man's Family" (1956-1959) and a still book from "The Tuttles of Tahiti" (RKO, 1942).

Biographical / historical:

Adeline De Walt Reynolds (1862-1961) was an American actress who began her acting career at the age of 78. She was the oldest member of the Screen Actors Guild at the age of 98 during her last performance. She was active in film and television from 1940 to 1960.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mary Adams, August 9, 1973.
Processing information:

This collection is not fully processed. Papers and photographs have been arranged and put into folders.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Adeline De Walt Reynolds collection, Collection no. 2137, 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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