AHJ_ah05818 Inventory of the Elizabeth Burbridge Papers, ca. 1913-1938 Burbridge (Elizabeth) Papers Processed by D.C. Thompson The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission. University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2005

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Ann Mulfort December 2005 Finding aid is in English Elizabeth Burbridge Papers, ca. 1913-1938 Collection number: 05818 University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. Publication date: 2005 Contact Information American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/ July 2004

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 Collection Summary Burbridge, Elizabeth Elizabeth Burbridge Papers ca. 1913-1938 05818 13 items University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English Photographs, publicity, and a script of this actress and screenwriter. Biography of Elizabeth Burbridge

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.

 Scope and Content

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.

Access Restrictions

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

 Copyright Information

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

 Related Materials

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

 Acquisition Information

The papers were received from Elizabeth Burbridge in 1975.

 Processing Information

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

 Preferred Citation

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

 Access Terms Silent films. Motion picture actors and actresses. Women screenwriters. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Performing Arts