Canada Lee papers, 1912-1999 (bulk 1941-1952).

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Canada Lee papers, 1912-1999 (bulk 1941-1952).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122346109

The Canada Lee Papers document two of the careers of this multi-talented man: his profession as an actor and his career as a boxer. The papers consist principally of personal and professional correspondence; speeches; and contracts, correspondence and other material generated during the production of a play or movie in which he performed. A significant part of the collection is newsclippings and other material housed in a series of scrapbooks. Also included are financial records, and a few artifacts.

9.5 lin. ft.

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6686026

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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