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Anne Baxter papers, 1923-1986

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Baxter, Anne
Title
Anne Baxter papers
Dates
1923-1986 (inclusive)
Quantity
35.73 cubic ft. (44 boxes)
Collection Number
09283
Summary
Anne Baxter was a 20th century American actress. The collection contains correspondence, scripts, reviews, stills, clippings, scrapbooks, and photographs documenting her professional and personal life.
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
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Historical Note

Anne Baxter was a 20th century stage, film, and television actress. She got her start on Broadway in the 1930s debuting in "Seen but Not Heard" (1936) at the age of 13. By 1940 she made her way to Hollywood winning an Academy Award for her supporting role as Sophie in "The Razor's Edge" (1946) and starring in many noteworthy films of the 1940s and 1950s, including Eve in "All About Eve" (1950) and Queen Nefretiri in "The Ten Commandments" (1956). By the 1960s Baxter began to appear in many television shows and movies including the series "Batman" and the movie "Stranger on the Run" (1967). In the early 1970s she returned to Broadway to play the role of Margo Channing in the stage musical "Applause", based on "All About Eve". In the early eighties she played the role of Victoria Cabot in the ABC series "Hotel" until her death in 1985.

Anne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana on May 7, 1923 to Catherine Dorothy Wright Baxter, daughter of Frank Lloyd Wright, and Kenneth Stuart Baxter. Baxter married actor John Hodiak in 1946, Australian rancher Randolph Galt in 1960, and investment banker David Klee in 1977. Klee died later the same year. She had three children Katrina Hodiak, Melissa Galt, and Maginel Galt. While in New York, Anne Baxter suffered from a brain aneurysm and died on December 12, 1985.

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Content Description

The collection contains photographs, scripts, audio recordings, and publicity material from Anne Baxter's acting career. There is also personal correspondence, biographical material, photographs, obituaries, personal memorabilia, and information about Baxter's grandfather, Frank Lloyd Wright.

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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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

Additional archival collections created by Anne Baxter can be located at the Princeton University Rare Books and Special Collections Library, Anne Baxter letters to Russell Birdwell. This collection contains 175 letters (1952-1960s) from Anne Baxter to her publicist and friend Russell Birdwell.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from the estate of Anne Baxter in 1986 and Anna M. Gallace in 2019.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie Greene in July 2012 and updated in February 2021.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Actors and actresses--United States--20th century
  • Motion picture acting
  • Motion pictures and television
  • Television acting
  • Theater--United States

Personal Names

  • Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959

Geographical Names

  • Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiotapes
  • Videotapes
  • Motion picture films

Processed by Jamie Greene
2012

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