William Boyd Papers 1930-1977

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William Boyd Papers 1930-1977

Papers of this actor best known for his portrayal of cowboy character Hopalong Cassidy.

112 cubic ft. (92 boxes)

eng,

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Hopalong Cassidy Savings Club.

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William Boyd Youth Foundation.

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Northvine Pictures.

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B. B. Productions.

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Nacio Publications.

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Boyd, Grace Bradley

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United Artists Corporation

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William Boyd, 1895-1972

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Boyd was an actor made famous through his portrayal of the cowboy character Hopalong Cassidy on film, radio and television. Hopalong first appeared in films in 1934, on television in 1949, and on radio and in comics in 1950. The character became enourmously popular and Boyd acquired all rights to the Hopalong character in 1948. He consolidated all Hopalong enterprises and began a highly profitable business through promotion of the character. Boyd donated some of his profits to child...

William Boyd Productions.

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Hopalong Cassidy Productions.

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