Papers, 1946-1953.

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Papers, 1946-1953.

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Original typescripts, proofs, and clippings of over 71 columns from the Daily News, Il Progresso Italio, and Americano, 1947-1949; correspondence with actors, singers, comedians, artists, press agents, and major personalities, with occasional biographies, 1946-1949; scrapbook with clippings, invitations, articles, and photographs of Shirley at the Stork Club, swearing in as Commissioner of Commerce for New York State, bathing beauty contests, award ceremonies, March of Dimes and Cancer Drive activities, and nationwide trips, 1946-1953; Commissioner of Commerce, reports, 1953; Correspondents include Fred Allen, Burns & Allen, Edward Arnold, Jack Benny, Charles Boyer, Madeline Carroll, Perry Como, and Bing Crosby.

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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