Beatrice Kay papers, 1909-1980
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kay, Beatrice.
- Title
- Beatrice Kay papers
- Dates
- 1909-1980 (inclusive)19091980
- Quantity
- 3.87 cubic feet (4 boxes) + artwork.
- Collection Number
- 09470
- 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 Note
Kay (1907-1986) was born Hannah Beatrice Kuper. She worked in vaudeville as a singer and actress and appeared on the "Gay Nineties Revue" radio program starting in 1940. She also appeared in the motion picture "Underworld U.S.A." in 1961.
Content Description
Collection contains acting contracts (1964); 12 items of correspondence (1938-1964); photographs of Kay (1910-1980); theater programs and other promotional materials; 6 scrapbooks (1909-1971); 1 photograph album; 87 reel-to-reel audiotapes, 2 audiocassette tapes and 199 33 1/3 rpm phonograph records of "Gay Nineties Revue" and other radio programs Kay appeared on (1939-1956); scripts for the theater productions of "Pousse Cafe," "Dear World" and "70, Girls, 70" and the motion picture "Underworld U.S.A." (1960-1965); newspaper clippings (1954-1967); artwork; and miscellaneous other materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Preservation Note
System Requirements"Gay Nineties Revue" and other radio shows -- Reel-to-reel and audiocassette tapes.
"Gay Nineties Revue" and other radio shows -- 33 1/3 rpm phonodiscs.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Beatrice Kay at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
-
Untitled
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
-
Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
-
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures -- United States.
- Radio programs -- United States.
- Theater -- United States.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Phonograph records.
- Photograph albums.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Scripts.
- Works of art.
Occupations
- Actors.
- Singers.
