Greer Garson Papers ca. 1880 - 1996

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Greer Garson Papers ca. 1880 - 1996

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Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson (1904 - 1996) was one of the most honored actresses in the history of film, receiving seven nominations from the Motion Picture Academy for "Best Actress" (six in the 1940s) and winning the award in 1942. This collection includes correspondence, photographs, slides, film and theater scripts, newspaper and magazine articles, and programs, awards, and scrapbooks. These materials chronicle Greer Garson's acting career from London's West End through her Hollywood years and her many philanthropic activities and comprise the most extensive gathering of primary materials documenting her life and career.

108 boxes (60 linear feet) and 107 scrapbooks

Jerry Bywaters Special Collections, Hamon Arts Library, Southern Methodist University

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Fogelson, E. E.

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Garson, Greer, 1904-1996

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Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson was one of the most honored actresses in the history of film, receiving seven nominations from the Motion Picture Academy for "Best Actress" (six in the 1940s) and winning the award in 1942. From the description of Greer Garson collection, 1880-1996 (1935-1993) (Smithton Public Library District). WorldCat record id: 75287613 On September 29, 1904, Greer Garson was born in London to George and Nina Greer Garson. Following her education ...