Harry Carey papers. circa 1900-1975.

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Harry Carey papers. circa 1900-1975.

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Harry Carey papers consists of newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, and the writings of Harry Carey. The papers concern Carey's career as an actor, screenwriter, and director in both New York and Hollywood. The majority of the newspaper clippings are from the 1930s and 1940s, and also concern Carey's wife, the actress Olive Carey. Writings include screenplays, scripts, and notes written by Harry Carey. Included are various obituaries and condolences collected in the year after Carey's death. The collection dates from circa 1900-1975.

1 half box (0.25 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7958699

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Carey, Harry, 1878-1947

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Harry Carey Sr. (1878-1947) was an actor recognized for his roles in Western films in the 1920s and 1930s. Harry Carey was born 16 January 1878 in the Bronx, New York. He studied law at New York University before his studies were interrupted by a severe case of pneumonia that resulted from a boating accident in 1899. For three years, Carey made quite a bit of money touring the provinces with "Montana," a play he wrote in 1906 about the Western frontier. Carey was wiped o...