Gertrude Michael
- TitleWilliam D. Eppes collection, 1931 - 1993 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1931 - 1993 (inclusive)
1977 - 1993 (bulk) - Related names
- Description
1.7 linear ft. of papers
1. Subject files
- Summary
The collection consists primarily of research material gathered for an unpublished biography of the actress Gertrude Michael (1911-1964). Included are Eppes's manuscripts for "Gertrude Michael: A Star of the Golden Age of Hollywood" and "Gertrude Michael Album." There is also information about actress Isabel Jewell's life and career, possibly gathered for another project.
- Scope notes
Special Collections
The William D. Eppes collection spans the years 1931-1993 (bulk 1977-1993) and encompasses 1.7 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of research material gathered for an unpublished biography of the actress Gertrude Michael (1911-1964). There is information about Michael's career and family, as well as Eppes's completed manuscripts for "Gertrude Michael: A Star of the Golden Age of Hollywood" and "Gertrude Michael Album." There is a small amount of correspondence with some of Michael's colleagues, most notably John Lodge and Erik Rhodes. There is also information about actress Isabel Jewell's life and career, possibly gathered for another project. - BiographyWilliam D. Eppes is a New York-based researcher and biographer with an interest in theatrical history. He has been a member of the research and reference committee of the Theatre Historical Society of America.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of William D. Eppes, 1994
- Preferred citationWilliam D. Eppes collection, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
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- 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