Francine Larrimore papers, 1916-1965

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Larrimore, Francine, 1898-1975.
Title
Francine Larrimore papers
Dates
1916-1965 (inclusive)
Quantity
7.17 cubic feet (15 boxes)
Collection Number
05976
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Larrimore was born in France and came to the United States as a child. She made her first stage appearance in 1910 and retired in 1946. Larrimore appeared in numerous theatrical productions and the 1937 motion picture "John Meade's Woman."

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains correspondence with acting agreements and contracts (1916-1965); newspaper clippings; 1 scrapbook; photographs and 1 photograph album; theatrical programs; scripts for the plays in which Larrimore appeared, including "Let Us Be Gay," "Chicago," "Brief Moment" and many others; scripts for the radio program "Grand Central Station" (1941); and miscellaneous other materials.

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Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Francine Larrimore at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top

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Description

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Radio programs -- United States.
  • Theater -- United States.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photograph albums.
  • Photographs.
  • Scrapbooks.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Actresses.

Other Creators