- TitleBob Hope material, 1925 - 2003 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1925 - 2003 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
0.6 linear ft. of papers
1. Television files; 2. Subject files
- Summary
There are scripts for Bob Hope's comedy specials in the 1990s, agreements, correspondence, World War II footage transcripts, film rights, documentation on Hope's public appearances, and programs from his funeral. The material was collected by Sue Terry, researcher and clearances at Hope Enterprises Inc.
- Scope notes
Special Collections
The Bob Hope material span the years 1925-2003 and encompass 0.63 linear feet. The material consists of television and subject files.
Included in the television files are scripts for Bob Hope's televised specials of the 1990s, featuring BOB HOPE & FRIENDS: MAKING NEW MEMORIES (1991), BOB HOPE: THE FIRST 90 YEARS (1993), and BOB HOPE'S YOUNG COMEDIANS (1995). Of interest is a script signed by Bob Hope and Burt Reynolds.
The subject files consist of contract agreements ranging from 1928 through 1940, listings of Bob Hope's live appearances from 1932 through 1997, correspondence, documentation regarding film rights, programs from Hope's funeral and Rock Hudson's memorial, and transcripts of World War II footage from Movietone News. - BiographyBob Hope was an American actor and comedian most active in film from the 1940s through 1960s.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Sue Terry, 2008
- Preferred citationBob Hope material, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 2808
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings
