Scott (Lizabeth) papers, 1940-2003

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Lizabeth Scott papers
Dates:
1940-2003
Creators:
Scott, Lizabeth, 1922-2015
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of American actress and singer Lizabeth Scott (1921-2015). Materials include memorabilia from Scott's film and theater career chiefly in the 1940s and 1950s including items such as scripts, photographs, and publicity; press clippings; scrapbooks; videotapes and audio; correspondence; contracts; and sheet music.
Extent:
19.65 Linear Feet 19 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Lizabeth Scott papers, Collection no. 2652, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the papers of American actress and singer Lizabeth Scott (1921-2015). Materials include memorabilia from Scott's film and theater career chiefly in the 1940s and 1950s including items such as scripts, photographs, and publicity; press clippings; scrapbooks; videotapes and audio; correspondence; contracts; and sheet music. There are also studio portraits of Scott, as well as some photographs from her modeling career and later social engagements.

Biographical / historical:

Lizabeth Scott (1921-2015) was an American actress, singer, and model, known for her work in film noir movies of the 1940s and 1950s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mary Goodstein, April 28, 2016.
Processing information:

This collection is not fully processed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Diann Benti
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-11-18 12:30:37 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Lizabeth Scott papers, Collection no. 2652, 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