Papers 1901-1986, (bulk 1925-1975).

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Papers 1901-1986, (bulk 1925-1975).

The Rudy Vallee Collection constitutes the great majority of personal documents in Vallee's possession at the time of his death, including correspondence, scrapbooks, radio and television scripts, sound recordings, musical scores, photographs, business records, press clippings, and various ephemera. The bulk of accessible materials documents Vallee's career in radio broadcasting and entertainment from 1925-1975.

ca. 250 linear ft.

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Vallée, Rudy 1901-1986

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Bandleader, singer, saxophonist, actor, and publisher. From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p.], [197-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270913282 Rudy Vallee was one of the most popular vocalists of the pre-swing era. With his megaphone and nasal voice, he will forever be remembered as the archetypal image of the early crooners. Born in Island Pond, Vermont, in 1901, Hubert Prior Vallee grew up in Westbrook, Maine, where he played drums in his high school band...