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Bacall, Lauren, 1924-2014

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1924 - 2014
  • Usage: 1924 - 2014
  • Usage: 1924 - 2014
  • Usage: 1924 - 2014
  • Usage: 1924 - 2014
  • Usage: 1924 - 2014

biographical statement

Citation:
Royce, B.S. Lauren Bacall, 1992: t.p. (Lauren Bacall) p. 1, etc. (b. 9-16-24 as Betty Joan Perske in New York City; name later changed to Betty Bacal, and later to Betty Bacall; was assigned name "Lauren" weeks before completing her first film; though credited as Lauren, has always been known as Betty to family and friends; married Humphrey Bogart in 1945 and Jason Robards in 1961)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Joe Hyams papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1479
Abstract

The collection consists of scrapbooks Hyams kept of the columns he wrote as a Hollywood journalist while working for the New York Herald Tribune (1951-73), as well as of manuscript materials for books, screenplays, etc. It also includes photos, art books, and numerous tape reels of interviews with Hollywood notables.

Dates: 1934-1980