Mayme Ober Peak Papers, 1933-1948
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Peak, Mayme Ober
- Title
- Mayme Ober Peak Papers
- Dates
- 1933-1948 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .38 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12582
- Summary
- Manuscripts of a Hollywood journalist from the 1930s and 1940s.
- 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
Mayme Ober Peak was the first president of the Hollywood Women's Press Club. Peak covered the Hollywood entertainment industry during the 1930s and 1940s, writing weekly features for the "Boston Globe". She also wrote specials for Bell Syndicate, "Ladies Home Journal", and other publications. Peak was cited as Number One Outstanding Screen Critic by the "Hollywood Reporter" in 1940.
Content Description
The collection contains manuscripts by Mayme Ober Peak covering Hollywood stories, along with correspondence with her editor at the "Boston Globe" and others. Some of the material concerns a lawsuit between the "Boston Globe" and actor Ivan Lebedeff over allegations that Lebedeff had misrepresented his past. Also in the collection are photographs of Peak; clippings of her newspaper stories; and photographs and other material about Hedda Hopper.
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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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture journalists.
- Motion picture industry United States 20th century.
Personal Names
- Hopper, Hedda, 1890-1966
- Lebedeff, Ivan, 1894-1953
