Oscar Serlin papers, 1930-1958.

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Oscar Serlin papers, 1930-1958.

Oscar Serlin (1901-1971) was an American theatrical producer in the first half of the 20th century, most famous for the long-running play Life with Father. This collection consists of his personal and professional papers.

25.15 linear feet (62 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8141359

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Serlin, Oscar, 1901-1971

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Oscar Selin was born on January 30, 1901 in Russian Poland. In 1910 Selin's family immigrated to Chicago. Serlin faced a certain amount of bullying because of his heavy accent during his childhood, but he eventually overcame this obstacle and attended De Paul Academy and De Paul University, where he was a football star. An interest in theater brought Serlin to New York, where he worked for producer Marion Gering on the 1928 production Skidding. All but forgotten today, t...

Crouse, Russell, 1893-1966.

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Lindsay, Howard, 1889-1968

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