Program for “Janus,” starring Jane Russell, 1959
- TitleEdith Lynch papers, 1947 - 1964 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1947 - 1964 (inclusive)
- Description
0.8 linear ft. of papers
Not arranged in series.
- Summary
The collection contains material generated and collected by Lynch, primarily in her role as publicist for Jane Russell, including correspondence and photographs. For Russell’s personal appearances in the 1960s there are clippings, contracts, correspondence, receipts, and schedules. Much of the material documents performances by Russell with Connie Haines and Beryl Davis.
- BiographyEdith Shoemaker Lynch was an American publicist active in film from the mid-1930s. After typing scripts for Cecil B. DeMille she worked in the publicity department at RKO. Through her publicity work for Howard Hughes Productions, she became actress Jane Russell's press agent.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Edith Lynch, 1992
- Preferred citationEdith Lynch papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1221
- 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