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Fred Engel family photograph collection
1991.0047  
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Description
The photographs and papers in the collection relate to the life of Fred Engel, who worked in Hollywood throughout the 1940s.
Background
Frederick W. Engel (b. 1897) worked in Hollywood’s film industry during its ‘golden age’. Throughout the 1940s, he befriended movie stars and was a major figure in Los Angeles’ social scene. Engel died in 1971, and is buried in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Extent
3 linear feet (1 box)
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder (if applicable).
Availability
The collection is open for research use.