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Performing Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclanarrow

Found in 1042 Collections and/or Records:

Russell Simpson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2336
Scope and Contents

Collection contains photographs, oil portrait, correspondence, press clippings, posters, a scrapbook, audio tapes, and personal documents relating to Simpson's early life and his work as an actor, including some correspondence from 1910-1920. Key motion pictures are "Godless Men" (1920), "Shadows of Conscience" (1921), "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940).

Dates: 1920-1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Russell Simpson papers

Oliver R. Smith ephemera

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1435
Scope and Contents

Ephemeral items relating to missionary conferences, the dedication of Mormon monuments, and the beginnings of the Mormon "Hill Cumorah Pageant" in Palmyra, New York. The collection includes programs, press releases, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1934-1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Oliver R. Smith ephemera

Jules Stein biographies

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308881]
Identifier: MSS SC 1111
Scope and Contents Three biographies of Stein written by unknown authors. They are entitled "Jules Stein: Biography," "The Jules Stein Story," and "Jules Stein." Stein was a musician, physician, and businessman. He was involved in entertainment and founded the Music Corporation of America (MCA) in 1924 which became the parent company of Universal Pictures, Universal Television, MCA Records, and MCA-TV. He served as the president of MCA until 1946 when he became Chairman of the Board. He held that position...
Dates: 1971-1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jules Stein biographies

Max Steiner digital audio tape recording of This Is Cinerama

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232579091]
Identifier: MSS 8940
Scope and Contents

Recording on digital audio tape transferred in 1999 from original elements of Max Steiner's score for the film This Is Cinerama (1952).

Dates: 1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Max Steiner digital audio tape recording of This Is Cinerama

Max Steiner sound recording from The Informer

 Collection — Album 1: [Barcode: 31197232582392]
Identifier: MSS 8705
Scope and Contents

Studio recording of compositions by Max Steiner from the RKO motion picture "The Informer" (1935). Also includes a CD copy of the recording.

Dates: 1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Max Steiner sound recording from The Informer

Helena Stewart collection on Edwina Booth

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8362
Scope and Contents

Materials include newspaper tearsheets, photographs, and TRADER HORN (1931) motion picture program. All items are related to the actress Edwina Booth. Dated approximately 1890-1936.

Dates: approximately 1890-1936
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Helena Stewart collection on Edwina Booth

James Stewart papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2157
Abstract

This collection contains personal, historical, biographical, career and legal files of James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart, actor, including video and audio tapes.

Dates: 1906-1997
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Stewart papers

Stock footage and materials from various Cinerama films, 1958-2008

 Series — Carton 6: Series 6 [Barcode: 31197232565132]
Identifier: MSS 8924 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Tapes containing footage of various films and interiviews, as well as materials related to the University of California, Los Angeles. Materials undated.

Dates: 1958-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8924, David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

Stovall family arts papers, 1929-1951

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8247 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Series includes papers relating to the art scene in Chicago, Illinois collected mostly through Victoria Goulding Stovall’s patronage. Includes programs, playbills, and newsletters relating to Chicago’s ballet companies, theatres, symphonies and operas. Materials dated 1908-1977.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1929-1951
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 8247, Mary Stovall Richards collection of family papers

David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8924
Scope and Contents

Collection of files, photographs, VHS and beta tapes, souvenirs and publicity material relating to the movie presentation system Cinerama. Tapes contain interviews with people involved with various Cinerama movies. Dated approximately 1950-2010. Bulk 1950-1965.

Dates: approximately 1950-2010; Majority of material found within Bulk 1950-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama

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