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Dunne (Irene) papers
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Description
This collection contains the papers of American actor Irene Dunne (1898-1990) and chiefly consists of press clippings, photographs
and film stills, and business files related to her movie career.
Background
Irene Dunne (1898-1990) was an American actor who starred in over forty movies between 1930 and the 1950s. She was nominated
for the Academy Award for Best Actress five times but never won. Outside of acting, Dunne was involved in philanthropic and
humanitarian causes. Dunne was married to Dr. Francis D. Griffin and they had one daughter, Mary Frances Griffin.
Extent
22 Linear Feet
17 boxes
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