Maria Palmer papers
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
© 2014
Title: Maria Palmer papers
Date (inclusive): 1922-1975
Collection number: 33
Creator:
Palmer, Maria
Extent:
6 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Maria Palmer papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, 1984
Maria Palmer was an Austrian-born actress. She came to the United States in 1938. Although she was
active in film from around 1943 to 1964, Palmer also worked extensively in radio and television. In later
years Palmer wrote a number of unproduced teleplays, often under the pseudonym Eliot Parker White.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Maria Palmer papers span the years 1922-1975 and encompass 6 linear feet. The collection relates
primarily to Palmer's stage and television career, including biographical material, clippings, contracts,
and correspondence. There are also writings by Palmer, including a number of scripts, ideas, and outlines
for unrealized television productions, as well as journals (in German) from the 1920s.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Television files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B.
Unproduced; 2. Stage files; 3. Subject files; 4. Oversize
Palmer, Maria , 1917-1981--Archives.
actresses