Joe E. Marks collection, 1909-1968.

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Joe E. Marks collection, 1909-1968.

Contains biographical information such as letters, postcards and magazine and newspaper articles. Includes a large number of programs and various photographs from the many shows and acts in which Marks participated. There are original scripts, jokes, gags that Mark used in his vaudeville productions. Also includes a large collection of autographed photos of Marks' show business friends and associates, as well as personal and promotional photographs of Marks and his wife, Mae Leonard. Arranged in six series: I. Biographical; II. Programs; III. Scripts and resources for Marks' act; IV. Photographs of Marks and his wife, Mae Leonard; V. Photographs of theatre personalities; VI. Personal clothing; VII. Epemera; VIII. Oversized materials.

6.4 ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7588835

Arizona State University Libraries

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Marks, Joe E., 1891-1973

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Famous vaudeville comedian. Well-known for his role as Smee in Mary Martin's Broadway and television productions of Peter Pan, and the role of Pappy Yokum in the Broadway and movie productions of Li'l Abner. From the description of Joe E. Marks collection, 1909-1968. (Scottsdale Public Library). WorldCat record id: 48089388 ...

Leonard, Mae.

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