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Steele, Thomas H., 1927-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1927-

biographical statement

Thomas H. Steele (1927- ) is a collector of movie memorabilia and worked in sales.

Thomas H. Steele was born on December 2, 1927. He lived in Hollywood, California from 1956-1971 and visited movie studios, went to advanced screenings, and attended the Academy Awards twice. He began collecting in 1934, though he was not a part of the movie industry. Steele worked for a publishing house in advertising and sales, collecting and following the film industry as a hobby.

Citation:
UPB files, November 13, 2013 (lived in Hollywood, California from 1956-1971; visited movie studios; went to advanced screenings; attended the Academy Awards twice; began collecting in 1934; not a part of the movie industry; worked for a publishing house in advertising and sales; collecting and following film industry as a hobby).

Ancestry.com, November 13, 2013 (born December 2, 1927).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Thomas H. Steele collection of film magazines

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6135
Scope and Contents

Materials include periodicals and magazines about movie making, directors, actors and actresses, and other information regarding the film industry. Dated approximately 1920-1978.

Dates: approximately 1920-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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