Morris (Rusty) collection, bulk 1940s-1960s

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Rusty Morris collection
Dates:
bulk 1940s-1960s
Creators:
Morris, Roland, 1922-1986
Abstract:
This collection consists of the autobiography, music recordings on audiotape, vinyl records, and books of American actor, Roland "Rusty" Morris (1922-1986). There are seven special edition "Time" magazines from 1944 and 1945 about World War II. Books include those about playwright and performer Noel Coward (1889-1973).
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Box: 3
Extent:
4.25 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Rusty Morris collection, Collection no. 2375, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the autobiography, music recordings on audiotape, vinyl records, and books of American actor, Roland "Rusty" Morris (1922-1986). There are seven special edition "Time" magazines from 1944 and 1945 about World War II. Books include those about playwright and performer Noel Coward (1889-1973).

Biographical / historical:

Roland "Rusty" Morris (1922-1986) was an actor for radio, film, television, and stage. He was best known for "As You Were" (1951), "The Bigelow Theatre" (1950), and "Chevron Theatre" (1952). Morris appeared on Lux Radio Theater in the 1950s. He made guest appearances in television series "Death Valley Days," "The Ann Sothern Show," "Omnibus," and "From These Roots."

Acquisition information:
Gift of Rusty Morris, May 23, 1980.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-03-22 12:31:23 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Rusty Morris collection, Collection no. 2375, 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