Thomas H. Arthur Papers, 1921-1982.

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Thomas H. Arthur Papers, 1921-1982.

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Contains documents relating to Dr. Thomas H. Arthur's book on actor Melvyn Douglas, written by Dr. Arthur, a member of the James Madison University faculty. The book, entitled "See you at the movies: the autobiography of Melvyn Douglas," was published in 1986 (Lanham, Md. : University Press of America). The letter series is composed of letters written to Douglas and others (incl. Robert Redford) in regard to information which Arthur needed to complete his book. In addition, this series has one folder of miscellaneous letters to or from Douglas (one from Redford), on a variety of subjects. This series also includes information outlining Douglas' visit to James Madison University in December of 1974. (Cont.) The notes and manuscripts series includes Douglas' outline (handwritten) on acting; handwritten notes for the book; and Arthur's typescript manuscripts (incl. a paper on "The film actor in politics: Some early rumblings." The series on Programs from early performances includes programs from the Playmongers, the Rialto Theatre, New Grand, Orpheum, and Fischer's Majestic Theaters. The series on photographs contains over 60 photographs used for the book.

1 Hollinger box (11 folders)

James Madison University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 6996870

James Madison University Libraries

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Fischer's Majestic Theatre (Madison, Wis.)

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Orpheum Theater (Madison, Wis.)

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Playmongers (Chicago, Ill.)

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Douglas, Melvyn

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Actor; interviewee b. 1901, d. 1981. From the description of Reminiscences of Melvyn Douglas : oral history, 1958. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122451630 From the description of Reminiscences of Melvyn Douglas : oral history, 1971. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86131510 ...

Redford, Robert

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American actor, film director, and producer; b. Charles Robert Redford, Jr., 1937. From the description of Robert Redford collection, 1963-1979. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70969349 ...

Arthur, Tom

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Melvyn Hesselberg was born on April 5, 1901 in Macon, Georgia and began his theatrical career as Melvyn Douglas in 1917. During his career he was a star of the screen, stage, and television; to date, he has been the only male actor to win a Tony, an Emmy, and an Oscar award. In addition to acting, Douglas served in both world wars and was active in politics. In 1940 he became the first actor to serve as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention. He was married in 1931 and died in New York...

New Grand Theatre (Evansville, Ind.)

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Douglas, Melvyn

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Actor; interviewee b. 1901, d. 1981. From the description of Reminiscences of Melvyn Douglas : oral history, 1958. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122451630 From the description of Reminiscences of Melvyn Douglas : oral history, 1971. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86131510 ...

Rialto Theatre (Sioux City, Iowa)

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