Gatewood W. Dunston Collection Relating to William Surrey Hart 1914-1955

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Gatewood W. Dunston Collection Relating to William Surrey Hart 1914-1955

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Correspondence, synopses of stories and movie scripts, publicity material, notes, and clippings relating chiefly to William Surrey Hart's career as a star of silent western films, Hart's lawsuit against United Artists, and the efforts of Hart's son to contest his father's will.

800 items; 3 containers; 1.2 linear feet

eng,

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6356907

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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Dunston, Gatewood W.

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Biographical Note William Surrey Hart circa 1874 Born, Newburgh, N.Y. 1890 1914 As an actor, barnstormed the country playing opposite leading stars such as Julia Arthur and Modjeska, later finding success in western plays ...

Hart, William S. (William Surrey), 1864-1946

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Stage and motion picture actor, film director, author. Best known for his roles in western films. From the description of Papers, ca. 1889-1947. (Natural History Museum Foundation, Los Angeles County). WorldCat record id: 18438931 Actor, movie cowboy 1914-1925, author. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1930-1939]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 15025720 ...

United Artists Corporation

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