Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Billie Rhodes papers
- Dates:
- 1903-1988
- Creators:
- Rhodes, Billie
- Extent:
- 1.8 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Billie Rhodes papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Billie Rhodes papers span the years 1903-1988 and encompass 1.8 linear feet. The collection contains clippings, correspondence, family history and biographical information, programs, sheet music, and awards and trophies. There is also material covering the career of G. Pat Collins in the form of clippings, a scrapbook, and papers (including a diary) regarding his military service in both World Wars.
- Biographical / historical:
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Billie Rhodes was an American actress, active from 1913 to 1924. She married actor G. Pat Collins (1895-1959) around 1927, and although she retained her professional name she was also known as Levita A. Collins. During the early 1950s Rhodes appeared in a number of stage productions at Los Angeles City College. She also sang publicly in her later years.
- Acquisition information:
- Bequest of the Billie Rhodes (Levita Collins) estate, 1988-2002
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- actresses
- Names:
- Rhodes, Billie , 1894-1988--Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2014
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: December 02, 2014
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Billie Rhodes papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226