Coogan (Jackie) papers, 1919-1984, bulk 1920s-1930s

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Jackie Coogan papers
Dates:
1919-1984, bulk 1920s-1930s
Creators:
Coogan, Jackie
Extent:
19 linear feet of papers. 5.4 linear feet of photographs.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Jackie Coogan papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Jackie Coogan papers span the years 1919-1984 (bulk 1920s-1930s) and encompass 24.4 linear feet. The bulk of the papers consist of 27 scrapbooks, which begin in 1921 and continue until 1982. They cover both Coogan's professional and personal life in detail. There are only a few scripts and some miscellaneous material related to Coogan's film and television career. There are miscellaneous clippings and a small amount of correspondence. The photograph series contains more than 3,000 photographic prints that document Coogan's life and career, predominantly covering his years as a child star.

Biographical / historical:

Jackie Coogan was an American actor, best known as a child actor during the 1920s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Dorothea Coogan (Mrs. Jackie Coogan), 1987
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Scrapbooks; 2. Photographs

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actors
Names:
Coogan, Jackie , 1914-1984--Archives.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: January 02, 2014

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

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:

Jackie Coogan papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226