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Mark Dempsey papers, 1930-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dempsey, Mark, 1936-1994
- Title
- Mark Dempsey papers
- Dates
- 1930-1993 (inclusive)19301993
circa 1951-1993 (bulk)19511993 - Quantity
- 16.57 (16 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5076
- Summary
- Correspondence, programs, ephemera, posters, and other materials from Mark Dempsey's career and interest in theater and movies
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Actor and theater researcher (1936-1994). Known as Mark Dempsey in his adult life, he was born Herbert Lee Dempsey in Los Angeles, California; he was the son of Lee and Bessie Hall Dempsey who divorced in 1939. In 1951, Dempsey moved to Seattle with his mother and attended Queen Anne High School. He performed in regional theatre in New York, Pennsylvania and California (1954-1956) and then returned to Seattle to attend the University of Washington's School of Drama (1956-1959). Dempsey resided in New York City from the early 1960s until his return to Seattle in 1982 where he lived continuously until his death. His mother, his aunt Rosalie Sipp (aka Irma Beatrice Hall), and grandmother Jessie Hall, all had ties to the Seattle vaudeville theater during the period 1922-1932.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, programs, ephemera, photographs, calendars, posters, and other materials related to Mark Dempsey's life and career in theater and movies and his interest in theater history. Also included are materials about his parents, aunt, and grandmother.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5076-001, Mark Dempsey papers, 1936-1993
- Accession No. 5076-002, Mark Dempsey papers, 1930-1980
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5076-001: Mark Dempsey papers, 1936-1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, programs, ephemera, photographs, calendars and other related material. Papers document Dempsey's life and career in theater and movies and his interest in theater history. Also included are materials about his parents, aunt and grandmother.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Museum of History and Industry, 10/23/1997
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Mark Dempsey papers |
Accession No. 5076-002: Mark Dempsey papers, 1930-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Posters, photographs, sound recordings, and ephemera relating to Mark Dempsey or his family members (circa 1930-1980).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Museum of History and Industry, 2008-03-31
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Actors--United States
- Theater historians--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Theater--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Theaters--United States
- Vaudeville--Washington (State)--Seattle
Personal Names
- Dempsey, Mark, 1936-1994--Archives
- Dempsey, Mark, 1936-1994--Family
- Dempsey, Mark, 1936-1994--Friends and associates
Form or Genre Terms
- Business correspondence
- Calendars
- Ephemera
- Personal correspondence
- Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
