Papers, 1923-1988.

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Papers, 1923-1988.

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This collection of Lois Wilson's papers includes correspondence and photographs of her performances in silent pictures, sound motion pictures, and stage performances. Also included are programs from her career as a silent screen star and stage actress. Correspondence is written to Lois Wilson unless otherwise noted.

8 record storage boxes, 3 oversize flat boxes, 1 oversize folder (11 cubic ft.)

Kent State University

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Kent State University

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Wilson, Lois, 1895-1988

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Lois Wilson began her film career in 1916 and was one of the leading ladies in silent films of the 1920s. Two of her best-known roles were Molly Wingate in The Covered Wagon and Daisy Buchanan in the 1926 version of The Great Gatsby for which she won the Photoplay magazine best performance award. She later appeared in sound motion pictures and also played on Broadway several times and was in the company of Women. She also acted in several soap operas, including Guiding Light and the Edge of Nigh...