Cotten (Joseph) scrapbook collection, 1931-1962

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Summary

Title:
Joseph Cotten scrapbook collection
Dates:
1931-1962
Creators:
Cotten, Joseph, 1905-1994
Abstract:
This collection consists of six scrapbooks relating to films in which actor Joseph Cotten (1905-1994) appeared; includes miscellaneous stills and photographs. The collection covers 1931-1962. The scrapbooks subjects include Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) and The Magnificent Ambersons (RKO, 1942); publicity, reviews and clippings relating to other films in which Cotten appeared; screenplays for Since You Went Away (UA, 1944), I'll Be Seeing You (UA, 1944), and Duel in the Sun (SRO, 1946); typescript of Horse Eats Hat with Orson Welles' notes; miscellaneous stills and photographs.
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Extent:
2.25 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Joseph Cotten scrapbook collection, Collection no. 2115, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of six scrapbooks relating to films in which actor Joseph Cotten (1905-1994) appeared; includes miscellaneous stills and photographs. The collection covers 1931-1962. The scrapbooks subjects include Citizen Kane (RKO, 1941) and The Magnificent Ambersons (RKO, 1942); publicity, reviews and clippings relating to other films in which Cotten appeared; screenplays for Since You Went Away (UA, 1944), I'll Be Seeing You (UA, 1944), and Duel in the Sun (SRO, 1946); typescript of Horse Eats Hat with Orson Welles' notes; miscellaneous stills and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Joseph Cotten (1905-1994) was an American actor in radio, stage, television, and film productions. His friendship and work with Orson Welles gained Cotten recognition from roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons, and Journey into Fear. He remained active in film and television until 1981, when health issues ended his career.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Joseph Cotten, June 12, 1974.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-06-02 10:08:30 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Joseph Cotten scrapbook collection, Collection no. 2115, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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