Rosalind Russell Papers, 1930-1970

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Summary

Creators:
Russell, Rosalind
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of scripts, clippings, pressbooks, scrapbooks, programs, photographs, awards, records, correspondence, and miscellaneous material related to the career of actress, Rosalind Russell. Also includes papers related to Frederick Brisson.

Biographical / historical:

Rosalind Russell was born in Waterbury, CT, on June 4, 1912; attended Marymount College, NY, and American Academy of Dramatic Artists, NY; she made her film debut in "Evelyn Prentice" (1934); she played many dramatic roles until she found her place in comedies; her star status was confirmed with her role in "The Women" (1939); the winner of numerous awards, she was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her charity work in 1927; she was married to producer Frederick Brisson, who helped manage her career; among her many credits are: "Craig's Wife" (1936), "My Sister Eileen" (1942), "Sister Kenny" (1946), "Auntie Mame" (1958), and "Gypsy" (1962); she died of cancer, Nov. 28, 1976.

Frederick Brisson was born in Copenhagen, Mar. 17, 1912; he began as assoc. producer and publicity man for his father, Carl Brisson; came to Hollywood and operated an advertising, publicity, and talent agency; served in the US Army Air Force during WWII as chief of radio propaganda and special consultant to the Secretary of War; he became a Broadway producer in the 1950s; his many film credits include: "Never Wave At A WAC," "The Pajama Game," "Damn Yankees," and "Under The Yum Yum Tree."

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Scripts
  2. Clippings/programs
  3. Awards, dinners, honors
  4. Records/correspondence
  5. F.B. military.

Physical location:
Held at SRLF. Please contact the Performing Arts Special Collections for paging information.
Physical description:
68 boxes (28.4 linear ft.)

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
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