Finding aid for the Joseph Cotten scrapbook collection 2115
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
2022 February
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0185
ctlibarc@usc.edu
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Title: Joseph Cotten scrapbook collection
Creator:
Cotten, Joseph, 1905-1994
Identifier/Call Number: 2115
Physical Description:
2.25 Linear Feet
2 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1931-1962
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.
Language of Material:
English.
Container: 1
Container: 2
Advance notice required for access.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Joseph Cotten, June 12, 1974.
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.
[Box/folder no. or item name], Joseph Cotten scrapbook collection, Collection no. 2115, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California.
This collection is unprocessed.
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.
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at ctlibarc@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical
items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Actors -- California -- Los Angeles -- Photographs
Scrapbooks
Photographs
Film stills
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Motion pictures -- Archival resources
Cotten, Joseph, 1905-1994 -- Archives