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Whoopi Goldberg films and tapes, 1985-1988
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955-
- Title
- Whoopi Goldberg films and tapes
- Dates
- 1985-1988 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 30 cubic ft. (27 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09592
- Summary
- Outtakes of stage performances by stand-up comedian and actor Whoopi Goldberg.
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Whoopi Goldberg was a comedian and actress on stage, film, and television. In 1974 she joined the improvisational troupe “Spontaneous Combustion” in California. She toured with a succession of one-woman shows on Broadway, elsewhere in the United States, and in Europe. In the mid-1980s she was cast in Steven Spielberg’s “The Color Purple” and began a career in film and television.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Whoopi Goldberg collection contains videotapes, audiotapes (cassette and reel-to-reel) and 16mm films. Many of the tapes and films contain outtakes for stage performances, including “Whoopi Wild”, “Valley Girl”, and “Whoopi and Loopy”. Identified venues are the Guthrie Theater and the Lyceum Theater.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright Information and Use RestrictionsThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Per donor agreement, the Whoopi Goldberg materials can “only be utilized for educational purposes, by students, professors and other persons conducting research.” In addition, no duplication nor transcription is permitted without express donor consent in writing.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
