June Knight papers, 1858-1987 (bulk 1913-1987).

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June Knight papers, 1858-1987 (bulk 1913-1987).

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Papers document Knight's life as a star of stage and screen. The bulk of the material covers her career, which was at its peak in the 1930s. There are some items documenting her personal life when she was younger, but not much on her later years. The personal papers series contains biographical information, diaries, financial and legal files, mementos, and product ideas. The series on Stage and Screen Career includes ephemera, song lyrics, orchestral scores, press kits, programs, scrapbooks, scripts, and sheet music. Correspondence includes correspondence with agents, invitations, fan mail, and love letters. Some correspondence is in French. The photographs series includes snapshots of June taken throughout her life and career, family photos, fashion and advertising shots, stills from stage and screen performances, news photos, and other publicity shots. The articles and clippings series includes newspaper and magazine articles about June as well as other family members, tear sheets, and pages from disassembled clipping scrapbooks. Artwork includes sketches, fashion illustrations, and watercolors created by June, portraits of June by other artists, and miscellaneous pieces of art. Audio-Visual Materials contain recordings of June and 8mm home movies. Artifacts include evening gowns, dance costumes, wardrobe trunk, accessories, infant and child clothing, and needlework samples.

38 cubic ft. (26 boxes)

eng,

fre,

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7759934

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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