Papers of a prominent actress known for her work in radio, television, motion pictures, and theater. Over half the collection is comprised of scrapbooks, 1928-1973, containing correspondence and fan mail, clippings, programs, photographs, and memorabilia. Prominent correspondents include Norman Corwin, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Paul Gregory, Helen Hayes, Mary McCarthy, and Aaron Spelling. Several volumes are devoted to particular roles including her appearances in Citizen Kane (RKO, 1942), Don Juan in Hell, Journey Into Fear (RKO, 1942), The Magnificent Ambersons (RKO, 1942), and Mrs. Parkington (MGM, 1944).
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All Collection Details:
- Author: Moorehead, Agnes, 1901-1974.
- Title: Papers, 1923-1974.
- Size: 67.0 c.f. (70 archives boxes and 92 flat boxes); plus additions of 10 tape recordings and 4 cartons of disc recordings.
- Category: actor, film, mixed collection, radio, studio era, television, and theater
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