Processed by
Paul Brockman
1 December 2003
Manuscript and Visual Collections Department
William Henry Smith Memorial Library
Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269
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VOLUME OF |
11 manuscript boxes, 2 oversized boxes, 3 boxes of photographs, 2 folders of color photographs, 2 folders of oversized photographs; 4 8X10 negatives; 13 4X5 negatives; 2 artifacts |
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COLLECTION |
1910–1999 |
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PROVENANCE: |
Charles Apfelbaum Rare Manuscripts, Watchung, New Jersey, 29 May 2003 |
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RESTRICTIONS: |
None |
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COPYRIGHT: |
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REPRODUCTION |
Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection must be obtained from the Indiana Historical Society. |
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ALTERNATE |
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RELATED |
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ACCESSION |
2003.0412 |
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NOTES: |
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John Sigvard “Ole” Olsen (1892–1963) was born in Peru, Indiana, and later moved with his family to Wabash, Indiana. He attended Northwestern University and financed his education by playing the violin in a dance band. After his graduation from Northwestern in 1912, Olsen performed in the Chicago area as a musician and singer. While performing with one of the bands, he met Harold Ogden “Chic” Johnson, and when the band broke up, the two decided to team up and became part of an act in Mike Fritzol’s Frolics in 1914. While the two played and sang, they became best known for exchanging insults during their act. Olsen served as the classic straight man for Johnson’s jokes.
Olsen and Johnson performed in the Pantages and Keith-Orpheum vaudeville circuits in the 1920s and 1930s being billed as “Two Likeable Lads—Loaded with Laughs.” In 1930 they signed a movie contract with Warner Brothers and appeared in numerous films for Warner Brothers, Republic, and Universal in the 1930s and 1940s including Gold Dust Gertie and Fifty Million Frenchmen (both 1931); Country Gentlemen (1936); All Over Town (1937); and a screen version of their stage show, Hellzapoppin (1941). Because of their reliance on spontaneity, movie scripts did not allow audiences to fully appreciate the Olsen and Johnson type of humor. They made their final film, See My Lawyer, in 1945.
Olsen and Johnson experienced their greatest success on the stage where they could exhibit their zany audience-involving style of comedy. Early revues included Monkey Business in California in the early 1930s and Take a Chance in Chicago in 1933. Afterwards, they returned to their vaudeville roots touring with revues in England and Australia. The team also performed on radio with guest appearances on Rudy Vallee and other programs.
The duo achieved their greatest stage success with Hellzapoppin which opened in New York City at the 46th Street Theater on 22 September 1938. The two-act, twenty-five scene production allowed Olsen and Johnson to engage in their unrehearsed spontaneous style of slapstick comedy. The show set a Broadway record (at that time) of 1,404 performances. Other Olsen and Johnson Broadway productions were Sons O’ Fun (1 December 1941–29 August 1943) which featured Carmen Miranda and Joe Besser; Laffing Room Only (23 December 1944–14 July 1945) which included Betty Garrett; and Pardon Our French (5 October 1950–6 January 1951).
The team also performed in the rising television market. They replaced Milton Berle for the summer break on the Texaco Star Theatre with their Fireball Fun for All in June 1949. After an initial success, the show took a short break and returned at a different time and with a number of changes including the adding of singer Bill Hayes, comedian Marty May, and June Johnson and J. C. Olsen, the daughter and son of the two stars. The show, however, was short-lived and ended in October 1949.
Olsen and Johnson continued to perform in small night clubs and Las Vegas casinos in the 1950s but both their national popularity and health were declining. In 1950 Ole was involved in a serious traffic accident that left him partially crippled. Both he and Chic suffered from kidney problems. Chic Johnson died on 28 February 1962 from kidney ailments; Ole Olsen died on 26 January 1963 from the same problem. They were buried next to each other at a Las Vegas cemetery.
Ole Olsen was twice married. He and his first wife, Lillian, divorced. They had three children, J. C., Joy, and Moya. J. C. followed his father in show business but later committed suicide. Moya married William P. Lear of aircraft-production fame in 1942. Ole came to live with the Lears following his automobile accident. Joy married Gordon Pendergraft and lived in California. In June 1961 Ole married Eileen Maria Osthoff, a dancer and choreographer he had known for eight years.
Sources:
Information in collection.
Stumpf, Charles. “Olsen and Johnson: The Zaniest of the Zanies,” www.classicimages.com/1998/october98/olsenandjohnson.html, accessed 3 September 2003.
IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) www.ibdb.com/person.asp?ID=7943, accessed 27 October 2003
“Moya Olsen Lear, i.e. Mrs. William P.: She is Our Lady of Perpetual Motion,” B/CA ShowNews online, www.awgnet.com/shownews/01nbaa2/topsto13.htm, accessed 25 September 2003.
Dictionary of American Biography. New York: Scribner’s, c. 1964. Reference Room Collection E 176 .D563, Supplement 7, pp.588–89.
American National Biography. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999. Reference Room Collection CT 213 .A68 1999, vol. 16, pp. 706–07.
The collection contains the personal and professional papers of Ole Olsen including materials and photographs relating to the team of Olsen and Johnson and their shows.
Olsen’s personal and family papers include letters and telegrams (1920s–‘60s) between him and his family members particularly his daughter, Moya, and her husband Bill Lear; his mother, Catherine; his first wife, Lillian; and other friends and relatives. These often contained drawings and elaborate lettering. Olsen writes about his shows, missing his family on the road, and general news and information. There also is a significant amount of material from the 1930s regarding his personal business such as everyday house maintenance, investments, and the purchase of a home in New York. Other subjects include Olsen’s involvement with outside interests including the Indiana Society of Chicago, and return trips to Wabash and Peru, Indiana.
The largest portion of the collection centers on the comedy team of Olsen and Johnson. Among the items in this section are scripts, photographs, publicity, and business dealings. Materials range from their vaudeville days in the 1920s and ‘30s through their success on Broadway in the 1930s and ‘40s to their later years performing in smaller venues in the 1950s. There also are photographs, newspaper clippings, and some correspondence regarding special appearances made by the duo. Of particular note are photos documenting their efforts to entertain troops and factory workers during World War II, 1942–45. Other items of note are scrapbooks, scripts and photographs from Olsen and Johnson’s Broadway productions of Hellzapoppin, Sons O’ Fun, and Pardon Our French. There are also a large number of short sketches and musical scores apparently used by the team in various shows and personal appearances, including those for television and radio programs. Additional show related items include publicity playbills for shows which featured Olsen and Johnson and publicity items such as flyers.
The collection also contains the correspondence and business records for Olsen and Johnson, 1922–62. These include correspondence with their legal counsel, royalty statements, production costs, and publicity and booking information. There also are letters from fans and some negative letters regarding their shows.
The collection also contains a large number of newspaper clippings and related printed stories concerning Olsen and Johnson, 1922–92. These include reviews of shows, personal appearances, and general biographical stories. There also are folders of obituaries for both Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson, 1962–63, and stories published about the team after their deaths.
Additional items in the collection relate to Olsen’s death and his estate. Some correspondence and related items belonged to his daughter, Moya, 1963–98. Among these items are letters of condolences, funeral arrangements, tributes, and information on the donation of his “Humor Library” to the University of Southern California. There is also an unpublished and undated book draft of an autobiography written by Ole Olsen with assistance from Moya. This unbound manuscript contains a draft of Olsen’s life in show business and his relationships with his friends and family.
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CONTENTS |
CONTAINER |
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High School Activities, 1912 |
Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Youth Photographs, 1900s–20s |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Personal Papers, 1920s, n.d. |
Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Personal Correspondence, 1922–26 |
Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Personal Correspondence and Files, 1923–63 (1 of 6) |
Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Personal Correspondence and Files, 1923–63 (2 of 6) |
Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Personal Correspondence and Files, 1923–63 (3 of 6) |
Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Personal Correspondence and Files, 1923–63 (4 of 6) |
Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Personal Correspondence and Files, 1923–63 (5 of 6) |
Box 1, Folder 8 |
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Personal Correspondence and Files, 1923–63 (6 of 6) |
Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Photos removed from Personal Correspondence and Files, 1923–63 |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Family Telegrams and Letters, 1926–42 |
Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Personal Correspondence, 1927–59 |
Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Family Correspondence, 1934–61 |
Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Personal Correspondence, 1940–51 (1 of 3) |
Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Personal Correspondence, 1940–51 (2 of 3) |
Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Personal Correspondence, 1940–51 (3 of 3) |
Box 1, Folder 15 |
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Bee Burtiss Wedding, 20 January 1946 |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Telegrams, 1945–52 |
Box 1, Folder 16 |
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Public Service/Charity, 1947, n.d. |
Box 1, Folder 17 |
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Broken Leg, 1950 |
Box 1, Folder 18 |
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Broken Leg, 1950 |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Personal Telegrams and Correspondence, 1960–61 |
Box 1, Folder 19 |
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Poems and Letters to Family, 1952, n.d. |
Box 1, Folder 20 |
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Family Correspondence, 1953–78 |
Box 1, Folder 21 |
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Family Correspondence, 1961–65 |
Box 1, Folder 22 |
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Family Letters, 1962, n.d. |
Box 1, Folder 23 |
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Family Correspondence and Papers, 1964–75 |
Box 1, Folder 24 |
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Personal Correspondence, 1966 |
Box 1, Folder 25 |
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Family Correspondence, 1973–90 |
Box 1, Folder 26 |
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Family Papers, 1999, n.d. |
Box 1, Folder 27 |
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Mrs. Catherine Olsen and Family Letters, 1920s–50s |
Box 1, Folder 28 |
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Mother Olsen |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Ole Olsen, Jr. |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Family Photographs |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Family Photographs |
Visual Collections: 4X5 negatives |
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Family Photographs, ca. 1960s |
Visual Collections: Color Photographs, Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Visit to Justice Department |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 8 |
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Race Horse |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Florida Hotel |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Surrey Hotel, Miami, Florida, ca. 1940s |
Visual Collections: Color Photographs, Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Car Wash |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 11 |
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International Meeting, ca. 1950s |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 12 |
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Scandinavian Festival (?), ca. 1950s |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Photos Used for “This is Your Life,” 1961 (1 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Photos Used for “This is Your Life,” 1961 (2 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 15 |
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Photos Used for “This is Your Life,” 1961 (3 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 16 |
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Return Trips to Indiana |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 17 |
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Bust Commissioned by Moya but Rejected |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 18 |
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Geneva Switzerland Letters, 1961 |
Box 1, Folder 29 |
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Postcard of Statue in Switzerland, 1961 |
Visual Collections: OVA Photographs, Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Family Correspondence, 1960–63 |
Box 1, Folder 30 |
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General Materials, 1955, 1986 |
Box 1, Folder 31 |
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Biography by Moya Olsen, n.d. |
Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Weaky (Poem), n.d. |
Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Indiana Society of Chicago: Letter on Being a Hoosier, 1948 |
Box 2, Folder 3 |
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Indiana Society of Chicago, Award, 1962 |
Box 2, Folder 4 |
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Ole Olsen’s Mother (Catherine), n.d. |
Box 2, Folder 5 |
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General Printed Items, n.d. |
Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Financial Records, 1912–28 |
Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Personal Finances, 1910s–40s (1 of 3) |
Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Personal Finances, 1910s–40s (2 of 3) |
Box 2, Folder 9 |
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Personal Finances, 1910s–40s (3 of 3) |
Box 2, Folder 10 |
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Personal Accounts, 1923–24 |
Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Personal Finances, 1924–36 |
Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Personal Finances, 1924–27 |
Box 2, Folder 13 |
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Personal Finances, 1925–39 |
Box 2, Folder 14 |
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Household Accounts, 1932–36 (1 of 4) |
Box 2, Folder 15 |
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Household Accounts, 1932–36 (2 of 4) |
Box 2, Folder 16 |
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Household Accounts, 1932–36 (3 of 4) |
Box 2, Folder 17 |
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Household Accounts, 1932–36 (4 of 4) |
Box 2, Folder 18 |
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Finances, 1947–52 |
Box 2, Folder 19 |
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Personal Property, 1931–39 |
Box 2, Folder 20 |
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Blueprints of Housing Division, Chicago, ca. 1930s |
OMB 0095, Box 2, Folder 4 |
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CONTENTS |
CONTAINER |
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Early Performance, April 1910 |
Box 3, Folder 1 |
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Radio Scripts, Local Towns, 1930s |
Box 3, Folder 2 |
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Sketches, 1930s |
Box 3, Folder 3 |
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Sketches and Writings, ca. 1930s |
Box 3, Folder 4 |
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Sketches, 1930s–40s |
Box 3, Folder 5 |
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Sketches, ca. 1930s–55 |
Box 3, Folder 6 |
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Hellzapoppin scripts (2), 1940 |
Box 3, Folder 7 |
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Sketches, ca. 1940s |
Box 3, Folder 8 |
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Script, Sons O’ Fun, ca. 1941 |
Box 3, Folder 9 |
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Performances, 1944–61 |
Box 3, Folder 10 |
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Hellzapoppin, Europe, 1961–62 |
Box 3, Folder 11 |
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Sketches and Writings, n.d. |
Box 3, Folder 12 |
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Show Material, n.d. |
Box 3, Folder 13 |
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TV and Radio Scripts and Related Materials, 1950s |
Box 4, Folder 1 |
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TV Script, “One Two Three O’Leary,” 1952 |
Box 4, Folder 2 |
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Sketches and Related Items, n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 3 |
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“The Vanishing Island,” (play) 1955 |
Box 4, Folder 4 |
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Surrey Hotel, Miami Beach, 1962 |
Box 4, Folder 5 |
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Scripts Not Used, ca. 1950s |
Box 4, Folder 6 |
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“One Hour with You,” Grant Garrett (play), n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 7 |
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Scripts and Writings, n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 8 |
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Scripts, n.d. (1 of 3) |
Box 4, Folder 9 |
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Scripts, n.d. (2 of 3) |
Box 4, Folder 10 |
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Scripts, n.d. (3 of 3) |
Box 4, Folder 11 |
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Writings, Parodies, n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 12 |
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“The Mink” (TV drama), n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 13 |
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Sketches and Writings, n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 14 |
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Writings and Drawings, n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 15 |
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Speeches, n.d. |
Box 4, Folder 16 |
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Scrapbook of Scripts, 1930s |
Box 5 |
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Scrapbook of Reviews and Articles, Hellzapoppin, 1938–39 |
OMB 0095, Box 1 |
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Scrapbook of Reviews and Articles, Pardon Our French, 1950–51 |
Box 6 |
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Olsen and Johnson Portraits |
Visual Collection: OVA Photographs, Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Ole, Publicity Stills |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 19 |
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Publicity Stills (1 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 1, Folder 20 |
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Publicity Stills (2 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Publicity Stills (3 of 3) |
Visual Collections: 8X10 negatives |
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Show-Related Photographs (1 of 4) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 2 |
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Show-Related Photographs (2 of 4) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 3 |
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Show-Related Photographs (3 of 4) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 4 |
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Show-Related Photographs (4 of 4) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Show and Publicity Photographs |
Visual Collections: OVA Photographs, Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Funzapoppin Marquee Flatbush Theater, New York |
Visual Collections: 4X5 negative |
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Publicity Photograph of Appearance with Circus, Chicago, ca. 1950s |
Visual Collections: OVB Photographs, Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Publicity Photograph of Appearance with Circus, Chicago, ca. 1950s |
Visual Collections: OVB Photographs, Box 1, Folder 2 |
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F.B.I. Russian Gag |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 6 |
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Publicity Stills Removed from Album, 1920s–50s |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 7 |
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Famous People |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 8 |
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Dressing Room, Travel, etc. |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 9 |
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War Effort Contributions (from Album), Sept. 1943 (1 of 2) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 10 |
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War Effort Contributions (from Album), Sept. 1943 (2 of 2) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 11 |
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Appearances (from Album), 1944 (1 of 2) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 2, Folder 12 |
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Appearances (from Album), 1944 (2 of 2) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 1 |
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Personal Appearances, n.d. (1 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 2 |
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Personal Appearances, n.d. (2 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 3 |
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Personal Appearances, n.d. (3 of 3) |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 4 |
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Personal Appearances (?) |
Visual Collections: 4Xr negatives (6) |
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Horse Show, New York (from Album) 1940s |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 5 |
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Ft. Rucker, 1941 |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 6 |
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Rats Ball, Dorchester Hotel, London, 28 December 1948 |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 7 |
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Vaudeville Bookings, 1928 (photocopy) |
Box 7, Folder 1 |
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Public Service Correspondence, 1933–59 |
Box 7, Folder 2 |
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Printed Stories, 1939–56 and n.d. |
Box 7, Folder 3 |
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Printed Materials, 1942–43 |
Box 7, Folder 4 |
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Printed Materials and Writings, ca. 1940s |
Box 7, Folder 5 |
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Publicity, 1945 |
Box 7, Folder 6 |
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Programs, 1940s |
Box 7, Folder 7 |
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Fan Letter, March 1945 |
Box 7, Folder 8 |
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White House Show for President Truman, June 1945 |
Box 7, Folder 9 |
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Letters, Criticism, 1945–49 |
Box 7, Folder 10 |
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Fan Letters, 1947–51 |
Box 7, Folder 11 |
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Letters, Fan and Complaint, 1948 |
Box 7, Folder 12 |
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Vaudeville Playbills, ca. 1920s |
Box 7, Folder 13 |
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Playbills, 1940s–50s |
Box 7, Folder 14 |
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Playbill, Sons O’ Fun, ca. 1941 |
Box 7, Folder 15 |
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Playbill, Laughing Room Only, ca. 1944 |
Box 7, Folder 16 |
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Playbill, Pardon Our French, ca. 1950 |
Box 7, Folder 17 |
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Playbills, Hellzapoppin, 1955, 1960 |
Box 7, Folder 18 |
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Publicity, Ads and Flyers, 1940s–50s |
Box 7, Folder 19 |
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Publicity and Playbills, 1930s–50s |
Box 7, Folder 20 |
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Performances, ca. 1940s |
Box 7, Folder 21 |
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Publicity, 1940s |
Box 7, Folder 22 |
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“Citations,” n.d. |
Box 7, Folder 23 |
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Wood Cutout of Olsen and Johnson, ca. 1920s |
Artifacts: 2003.0412 |
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Cloth Labels “Stolen from Olsen and Johnson” |
Artifacts: 2003.0412 |
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Broadsides and Show Materials, 1945, 1951, n.d. |
OMB 0095, Box 2, Folder 1 |
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Scripts and Lyrics, 1926–49 |
Box 8, Folder 1 |
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Music and Sketches, 1940s |
Box 8, Folder 2 |
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Sketches and Writings, 1943–55 |
Box 8, Folder 3 |
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Lyrics and Music, 1940s |
Box 8, Folder 4 |
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Scripts, Music and Correspondence, 1940s–50s |
Box 8, Folder 5 |
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Sheet Music and Lyrics, 1944–49 |
Box 8, Folder 6 |
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Music, n.d. (1 of 2) |
Box 8, Folder 7 |
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Music, n.d. (2 of 2) |
Box 8, Folder 8 |
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Sheet Music and Lyrics, n.d. (1 of 3) |
Box 8, Folder 9 |
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Sheet Music and Lyrics, n.d. (2 of 3) |
Box 8, Folder 10 |
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Sheet Music and Lyrics, n.d. (3 of 3) |
Box 8, Folder 11 |
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Music, n.d. |
Box 8, Folder 12 |
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Sheet Music, 1957, 1959 |
Box 8, Folder 13 |
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Music, n.d. |
Box 8, Folder 14 |
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Music Scores, n.d. |
OMB 0095, Box 2 Folder 2 |
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The Songster (newspaper), n.d. |
OMB 0095, Box 2, Folder 3 |
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CONTENTS |
CONTAINER |
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General Files, 1922–45 and n.d. |
Box 9, Folder 1 |
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Royalty Statements, 1924–25 |
Box 9, Folder 2 |
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Business Correspondence and Writings, 1926–49 |
Box 9, Folder 3 |
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Business Correspondence, 1935–50 |
Box 9, Folder 4 |
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Business Correspondence and Papers, 1937–62 |
Box 9, Folder 5 |
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Business Correspondence, 1939–48 |
Box 9, Folder 6 |
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Correspondence, Professional and Business, 1939–53 |
Box 9, Folder 7 |
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Business Correspondence, 1940 |
Box 9, Folder 8 |
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Business Correspondence, 1940–61 |
Box 9, Folder 9 |
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Gouvernor Morris Letter, 13 March 1941 |
Box 9, Folder 10 |
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Business Correspondence, 1943–48 |
Box 9, Folder 11 |
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Production Costs and Inventories, 1943–49 |
Box 9, Folder 12 |
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Business Correspondence, 1944–45 |
Box 9, Folder 13 |
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General Correspondence, 1943–46 |
Box 9, Folder 14 |
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Business Correspondence (Legal), 1944–48 |
Box 9, Folder 15 |
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Business Correspondence, 1945–49 |
Box 9, Folder 16 |
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Business Correspondence, 1946–48 |
Box 9, Folder 17 |
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Business Correspondence, 1946–55 |
Box 9, Folder 18 |
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Business Correspondence and Papers, London, 1948 |
Box 9, Folder 19 |
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Business Correspondence, 1949 |
Box 9, Folder 20 |
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Banshees Seating List, 13 October 1950 |
Box 9, Folder 21 |
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Pardon Our French, Production and Correspondence, 1950 |
Box 9, Folder 22 |
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Business Correspondence, 1952–59 (1 of 2) |
Box 9, Folder 23 |
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Business Correspondence, 1952–59 (2 of 2) |
Box 9, Folder 24 |
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Business, Printed Materials and Writings, 1955–61 |
Box 9, Folder 25 |
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Business Correspondence and Records, 1956–58 |
Box 9, Folder 26 |
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Business Correspondence, 1956–61 |
Box 9, Folder 27 |
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Correspondence Regarding Shows, 1956–61 |
Box 9, Folder 28 |
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Royalties, 1957 |
Box 9, Folder 29 |
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Business Correspondence, 1959–62 |
Box 9, Folder 30 |
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Business Correspondence, 1950s |
Box 9, Folder 31 |
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Business Correspondence, 1960–62 |
Box 10, Folder 1 |
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Business Correspondence, 1960–61 |
Box 10, Folder 2 |
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General Correspondence and Papers, 1960–62 |
Box 10, Folder 3 |
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Correspondence, Kurt Singer, 1960–62 |
Box 10 Folder 4 |
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CONTENTS |
CONTAINER |
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Newspaper Clippings (Photocopies), 1922–62 |
Box 10, Folder 5 |
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Newspaper Clippings, Hellzapoppin (Photocopies), 1938–45 |
Box 10, Folder 6 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1922–63 |
Box 10, Folder 7 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1934–56 |
Box 10, Folder 8 |
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Newspaper Clippings, Reviews, 1938–50 and n.d. |
Box 10, Folder 9 |
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Newspaper Clippings, Reviews, 1942–54 |
Box 10, Folder 10 |
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Newspaper Clippings, Biographical, 1942–87 |
Box 10, Folder 11 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1940s |
Box 10, Folder 12 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1950s |
Box 10, Folder 13 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1956–61 |
Box 10, Folder 14 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1959–60 |
Box 10, Folder 15 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1961–62 |
Box 10, Folder 16 |
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Newspaper Clippings, Chic Johnson Obituaries, Feb. 1962 |
Box 10, Folder 17 |
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Newspaper Clippings, Ole Olsen Obituaries, Jan.–Feb. 1963 |
Box 10, Folder 18 |
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Newspaper Clippings, 1964–92 |
Box 10, Folder 19 |
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Newspaper Clippings, n.d. |
Box 10, Folder 20 |
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CONTENTS |
CONTAINER |
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Memorial Tributes and Eulogy, 1963 |
Box 11, Folder 1 |
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Memorial Book, Jan. 1963 |
Box 11, Folder 2 |
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Condolences, Jan.–May 1963 (1 of 4) |
Box 11, Folder 3 |
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Condolences, Jan.–May 1963 (2 of 4) |
Box 11, Folder 4 |
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Condolences, Jan.–May 1963 (3 of 4) |
Box 11, Folder 5 |
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Condolences, Jan.–May 1963 (4 of 4) |
Box 11, Folder 6 |
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Obituaries, Jan.–Feb. 1963 |
Box 11, Folder 7 |
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Funeral Expenses, Jan.–Feb. 1963 |
Box 11, Folder 8 |
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Obituary (Incorrect) from Dictionary of American Biography |
Box 11 Folder 9 |
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Olsen and Johnson Tombstone Rubbing, ca. 1963 |
OMB 0095, Box 2, Folder 5 |
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Ole Olsen Memorial Theater, Peru, Indiana, 1965–98 |
Box 11, Folder 10 |
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Humor Library |
Visual Collections: Photographs, Box 3, Folder 8 |
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Donation of Library to USC, 1963–73 |
Box 11, Folder 11 |
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Donation of Material to USC, 1973 |
Box 11, Folder 12 |
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Display of Olsen and Johnson Material at USC, 1989 |
Visual Collections: Color Photographs, Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Correspondence, Olsen Collections at Other Institutions, 1993–98 |
Box 11, Folder 13 |
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Olsen-Porter Park, Peru, Indiana, n.d. |
Box 11, Folder 14 |
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CONTENTS |
CONTAINER |
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Book Draft (1 of 5) |
Box 11, Folder 15 |
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Book Draft (2 of 5) |
Box 11, Folder 16 |
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Book Draft (3 of 5) |
Box 11, Folder 17 |
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Book Draft (4 of 5) |
Box 11, Folder 18 |
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Book Draft (5 of 5) |
Box 11, Folder 19 |
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