Capehart (Jo) collection of Ethel Barrymore photographs and clippings, c. 1909-1920s

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Summary

Title:
Jo Capehart collection of Ethel Barrymore photographs and clippings
Dates:
c. 1909-1920s
Creators:
Capehart, Jo
Abstract:
Collection consists of photographs and clippings of Ethel Barrymore and the Barrymore family in addition to a 1909 Actor's Fund of America letter.
Containers:
Box: 1
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Jo Capehart collection of Ethel Barrymore photographs and clippings, Collection no. 2579, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of photographs and clippings of Ethel Barrymore and other relatives in addition to a 1909 Actor's Fund of America letter from Thomas McGrath to James Kearny about membership dues for Norman Tharp.

This collection was a part of Special Collections' Performing Arts Division 100 series, originally marked 100-60.

Biographical / historical:

Ethel Barrymore (1879-1959) was an American stage, screen, and radio actress and member of the Barrymore family of actors. Her career spanned six decades and was regarded as "The First Lady of American Theatre".

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. Jo Capehart in 1969.
Processing information:

Collection is unprocessed. This collection was a part of Special Collections' Performing Arts Division 100 series, originally marked 100-60.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-07 10:50:29 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Jo Capehart collection of Ethel Barrymore photographs and clippings, Collection no. 2579, 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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