Stark (Samuel) collection of film and stage actor photographs, 1911-1969

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Summary

Title:
Samuel Stark Collection of Film and Stage Actor Photographs
Dates:
1911-1969
Creators:
Stark, Samuel
Abstract:
The collection includes some 1,246 names are represented, many of these with more than one photograph. The bulk of the dated photos are between 1915 and 1940, though there are many more recent that are undated.
Extent:
9.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Undetermined
Preferred citation:

Samuel Stark Film and stage stars : photographs. MSS PHOTO 171. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Scope and content:

Some 1,246 names are represented, many of these with more than one photograph. The bulk of the dated photos are between 1915 and 1940, though there are many more recent that are undated.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Samuel Stark, 1969.
Custodial history:

Originally formed part of the Stanford Libraries' Theater Collection.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Special Collections staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Steven Mandeville-Gamble.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-07-05 15:20:52 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.

Terms of access:

While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.

Preferred citation:

Samuel Stark Film and stage stars : photographs. MSS PHOTO 171. Dept. of Special Collections, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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