Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Gilbert Roland papers
Date (inclusive): 1908-1979
Date (bulk): 1947-1977
Collection number: 349
Creator:
Roland, Gilbert
Extent:
13.3 linear feet of papers.
3.5 linear feet of photographs.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Access
Available by appointment only.
Publication rights
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Preferred Citation
Gilbert Roland papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mrs. Gilbert Roland, 1994-1999
Biography
Gilbert Roland was a Mexican-born actor active in film from 1925 to 1982.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Gilbert Roland papers span the years 1908-1979 (bulk 1947-1977) and encompass 16.8 linear feet.
The collection contains film and television scripts; clippings; scrapbooks; unpublished writings by
Roland, in the form of screenplays, short stories, and a substantial memoir; correspondence, including
letters from Greta Garbo and Clara Bow; and photographs. The photograph series consists of 575 items,
including prints, snapshots, proof sheets, negatives, postcards, 35mm color slides, and View Master
discs. There are scene, off-camera, and portrait photographs, as well as pictures of sports-related
activities, Roland's Army Service, and his appearances on television.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Roland, Gilbert , 1905-1994--Archives.
actors