The papers of Jill "Billy" Rainsford, [1922-1991].

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The papers of Jill "Billy" Rainsford, [1922-1991].

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The collection includes correspondence, lyrics, programs, magazines, newspaper clippings, scrapbook, movie stills, photographs, travel diary, and manuscript to offer a glance into New York's Vaudeville theatre and motion picture industry during the 1920s, as well as document the many aspects of Billy's life as actress, songwriter, painter and author.

25 linear ft. (in 5 boxes)

Churchill County Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583609

Churchill County Museum

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Rainsford, Jill, 1905-1994.

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Jill Rainsford (1905-1994) was born Marguerite Rainsford and known as Billy. She was an actress, songwriter, painter and author. Born in Brooklyn, she was the second child of Henry and Julia Rainsford. From an early age, Rainsford aspired to have a career on the stage, and began violin and dance lessons at the age of eight. Her sister, Doris (4 years her senior), was devoted to Billy and she was her nearly constant companion throughout her life. Rainsford was a member of New York's ...

Dickerman, Don

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Rainsford, Doris.

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Rainsford, Richard Adams

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Rainsford family.

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Diamondo, Jim.

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Chambers, R. W.

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D.W. Griffith, Inc.

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Rooney, Pat, 1926-

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Bodoni, Irene.

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Crandell, Bradshaw

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Rainsford, Julia.

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