Harold Lloyd papers, 1916-1936
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lloyd, Harold, 1893-1971.
- Title
- Harold Lloyd papers
- Dates
- 1916-1936 (inclusive)19161936
- Quantity
- 1.25 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09253
- Summary
- 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 Note
Harold Lloyd was a prominent comedian and movie actor during the first half of the twentieth century. He was born in Burchard, Nebraska on April 20, 1893 and started his acting career in 1913 as an extra in one-reel movies. In 1914, Lloyd went to work for producer Hal Roach and starred in over 100 one-reel films as "Willie Work" and "Lonesome Luke". In 1917, Lloyd invented his trademark "Glasses" character, the bumbling young man wearing horn-rimmed glasses. Playing this character, he made numerous silent films between 1917 and 1929, including "Safety Last" (1923), and "The Freshman" (1925). He also starred in a number of sound movies including "Movie Crazy" (1932) and "The Sin of Harold Diddlebock" (1947) and was the owner of Harold Lloyd Corporation. Harold Lloyd passed away on March 8, 1971.
Content Description
Collection consists of materials pertaining to Harold Lloyd's movie career. Contains correspondence, photographs of Lloyd, and photographs of scenes of his movies and other movie stars. Also contains business cards, a pair of horn-rimmed glasses and a small painting of Lloyd.
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
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Subject Terms
- Comedy films -- United States.
- Silent films -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Harold Lloyd Corporation.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Actors.
- Comedians.
- Motion picture actors and actresses.
