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Elizabeth Burbridge Papers, ca. 1913-1938

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Burbridge, Elizabeth
Title
Elizabeth Burbridge Papers
Dates
ca. 1913-1938 (inclusive)
Quantity
13 items
Collection Number
05818
Summary
Photographs, publicity, and a script of this actress and screenwriter.
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.

Languages
English
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Elizabeth Burbridge (1895-1987) was a starring actress in silent films produced by Essanay, Kay Bee, and Ince. She later became a screenwriter, particularly of westerns. Her writing credits included Under Western Stars (which introduced Roy Rogers), Santa Fe Stampede, and Utah.

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Content Description

The collection contains movie stills and publicity from Tongues of Men, Rumpelstiltskin, and other silent films in which Burbridge acted; a one-act comedy script, Mama Knows Best, by Burbridge; and miscellaneous trade publications.

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Use of the Collection

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, Elizabeth Burbridge Papers, ca. 1913-1938, Collection Number 05818, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by Elizabeth Burbridge at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The papers were received from Elizabeth Burbridge in 1975.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in July 2004.

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Subject Terms

  • Silent films.

Occupations

  • Motion picture actors and actresses.
  • Women screenwriters.
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