Shepard (Richmond) papers, approximately 1954-1987 (bulk 1960s-1970s)

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Summary

Title:
Richmond Shepard papers
Dates:
approximately 1954-1987 (bulk 1960s-1970s)
Creators:
Shepard, Richmond, 1929-
Abstract:
This collection contains papers of American mime Richmond Shepard (1929-2019), chiefly relating to his career as a mime in the 1960s and 1970s. Materials include writings, contracts, programs, ephemera, press clippings, and photographs.
Extent:
.06 Linear Feet 1 box and 1 oversize folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Richmond Shepard papers, Collection no. 2514, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains papers of American mime Richmond Shepard (1929-2019), chiefly relating to his career in the 1960s and 1970s. Materials include a typescript manuscript of "Mime—The Technique of Silence," a book written by Shepard; two articles by Shepard; contracts; performance programs and fliers; press clippings; and photographs. An oversize folder holds a lobby card for a 1967 Cal State Long Beach event and a set of 1964 newspaper clippings of advertisements for Ann Barry Jr. clothing featuring Shepard.

Biographical / historical:

Richmond Shephard (1929-2019) was an American mime, actor, and theater owner. He began performing as a mime on television in the 1950s and wrote "Mime: The Technique of Silence," a workbook published in 1971. He was also known as Lionel Shepard.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Richmond Shepard, May 9, 1973, June 1973, and July 1989.
Processing information:

Previously cataloged as Collection No. 89.

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 2022-03-11 13:41:49 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Richmond Shepard papers, Collection no. 2514, 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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