Desi Arnaz papers, 1947-1976 bulk 1966-1974.

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Desi Arnaz papers, 1947-1976 bulk 1966-1974.

The Desi Arnaz collection consists of Arnaz's personal notes and materials for his autobiography, A Book, and production materials from both Desilu Productions and Desi Arnaz Productions, Inc. (DAPI). The Desilu Production items include films and related documents from 1951 to 1962.

16.8 linear feet (25 document boxes and 1 oversize box) + (ca. 1,100 boxes, cans and reels of film)

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Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986

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Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (March 2, 1917 – December 2, 1986), better known as Desi Arnaz, was a Cuban-American actor, musician, bandleader, comedian and film and television producer. He is best known for his role as the witty Ricky Ricardo on the American television series sitcom I Love Lucy, where he co-starred with his then wife, dramatic and comedic actress Lucille Ball (1911–1989). Arnaz and Ball are generally credited as the innovators of the syndicated rerun, which they pionee...

Arnaz family

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Desi Arnaz Productions

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Ball, Lucille, 1911-1989

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The Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz collection chronicles the lives and careers of two of the most influential figures in the history of American entertainment. Ball and Arnaz achieved immortality when they created the roles of Lucy and Ricky Ricardo in the ground-breaking television situation comedy "I Love Lucy" in 1952. From the description of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz collection 1915-1990 (bulk 1925-1990). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71128329 ...

Desilu Productions

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