Elliott (Clyde E.) papers, 1908-1961

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Summary

Title:
Clyde E. Elliott papers
Dates:
1908-1961
Creators:
Elliott, Clyde E., 1891-1959
Abstract:
This collection consists of story treatments, production materials, clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, and photographs from American motion picture director, producer, and writer Clyde E. Elliott (1885-1959).
Containers:
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Box: 9
Extent:
10.125 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Clyde E. Elliott papers, Collection no. 6191, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of story treatments, production materials, clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, and photographs from American motion picture director, producer, and writer Clyde E. Elliott (1885-1959). Materials include production materials for Bring 'Em Back Alive (1932), Devil Tiger (1934), and Booloo (1938), correspondence, travel photos, press clippings, and the Manuscript for Elliott's unpublished book Rambling Thoughts of a World Rover.

Biographical / historical:

Clyde E. Elliott (1885-1959) was an American film director, producer, and writer best known for directing Bring 'Em Back Alive (1932), starring Frank Buck. Elliott's films were primarily action-adventure movies shot on location where the hero would face off with a wild animal. From 1945 to 1950 Elliott served as the editor of the Santa Ana Independent, a weekly newspaper published from 1935 to 1966.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Clyde Hayes, June 15, 2019.
Processing information:

Collection is unprocessed. Box title information comes from handwritten content notes on rehoused boxes.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Bo Doub
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-06-16 16:08:00 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special Collections at specol@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Clyde E. Elliott papers, Collection no. 6191, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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