Finding aid for the Eddie Mayehoff papers 2393
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
2022 February
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0185
ctlibarc@usc.edu
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Title: Eddie Mayehoff papers
Creator:
Mayehoff, Eddie
Identifier/Call Number: 2393
Physical Description:
6.75 Linear Feet
6 boxes
Date (bulk): 1940s-1960s
Abstract: This collection consists of scripts, correspondences, photographs, film recordings, as well as sketches, a checkbook, and
an ash tray from American actor Eddie Mayehoff (1909-1992). Mayehoff was in a number of Broadway plays and films, including
"That's My Boy" (1951), "Off Limits" (1952), and "How to Murder Your Wife" (1965).
Language of Material:
English.
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This collection consists of scripts, correspondences, photographs, film recordings, as well as sketches, a checkbook, and
an ash tray from American actor Eddie Mayehoff (1909-1992). Mayehoff was in a number of Broadway plays and films, including
"That's My Boy" (1951), "Off Limits" (1952), and "How to Murder Your Wife" (1965).
Eddie Mayehoff (1909-1992) was an American actor. During World War II he entertained for the USO, had a weekly show on the
Mutual Radio Network called "On the Town," and hosted the radio show "Beat the Band." Mayehoff did a number of Broadway plays.
His films include "That's My Boy" (1951), "Off Limits" (1952), and "How to Murder Your Wife" (1965).
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Rights Statement for Archival Description
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All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library
at cin@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library 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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the Eddie Mayehoff Estate.
[Box/folder no. or item name], Eddie Mayehoff papers, Collection no. 2393, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
Actors -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Musicians -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Radio programs -- Archival resources
Television actors and actresses -- Archival resources
Theater -- United States -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Archival resources
Correspondence
Acetate film
Scripts
Photographs
Sketches
Realia
Mayehoff, Eddie -- Archives