Caricature of Mel Blanc by Don Barclay, undated.
- TitleThe Masquers records, 1908 - 1989 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1908 - 1989 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
32 linear ft. of papers
35 item(s) of artworks - Summary
The collection consists of membership and organization records; miscellaneous papers, including "Masquerettes" material; files regarding plays, shows, and tributes; audio tapes; plaques; scrapbooks; artworks; and photographs.
- Scope notes
Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts series consists of 34 caricatures of various Hollywood figures including Sid Grauman, Fred Niblo, Jean Hersholt, and Alan Mowbray. Artists include Don Barclay and Jean Negulesco. The series also contains a photograph of appreciation from the 441st Army Air Forces Base Unit. - BiographyThe Masquers was founded as a theatrical club and fraternal organization by Hollywood actors in 1925.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of The Masquers, 2001.
- Preferred citationThe Masquers records, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 491
- 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