J. D. Spiro, 1937
- TitleJ. D. Spiro papers, 1930 - 1964 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)Circa 1930 - 1964 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
1 linear ft. of papers
Not arranged in series.
- Summary
The collection contains carbon copies of articles written by Spiro on films and film personalities, apparently primarily for the "Milwaukee Journal." The bulk of the articles are biographical sketches on movie stars or emerging stars for films in current release; however, some are on film subjects, such as censorship, or current trends. In any case, some articles are on subjects with a connection to Wisconsin or the surrounding area.
- BiographyJ. D. Spiro was an American journalist active from the 1930s to 1960s. Residing in Los Angeles, he served as a Hollywood correspondent for the "Milwaukee Journal" from around the mid-1930s to 1964. His writings for the "New York Times" appeared from 1946 to 1952 under the heading of "Hollywood Digest" or similar titles.
- Subjects
- Preferred citationJ. D. Spiro papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
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- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings