Maria Palmer papers, 1922-1975

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Palmer, Maria
Extent:
6 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Maria Palmer papers span the years 1922-1975 and encompass 6 linear feet. The collection relates primarily to Palmer's stage and television career, including biographical material, clippings, contracts, and correspondence. There are also writings by Palmer, including a number of scripts, ideas, and outlines for unrealized television productions, as well as journals (in German) from the 1920s.

Biographical / historical:

Maria Palmer was an Austrian-born actress. She came to the United States in 1938. Although she was active in film from around 1943 to 1964, Palmer also worked extensively in radio and television. In later years Palmer wrote a number of unproduced teleplays, often under the pseudonym Eliot Parker White.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, 1984
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Television files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Stage files; 3. Subject files; 4. Oversize

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actresses
Names:
Palmer, Maria , 1917-1981--Archives.

Access and use

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