University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections5076Dempsey, Mark, 1936-1994Mark Dempsey papers1930-19931951-1993 approximately 16.57 cubic feet
(16 boxes and 3 sound discs)Collection materials are
in English.Correspondence,
programs, ephemera, posters, and other materials from Mark Dempsey's career and
interest in theater and moviesActor and theater researcher (1936-1994). Known as Mark Dempsey in his
adult life, he was born Herbert Lee Dempsey in Los Angeles, California; he was
the son of Lee and Bessie Hall Dempsey who divorced in 1939. In 1951, Dempsey
moved to Seattle with his mother and attended Queen Anne High School. He
performed in regional theatre in New York, Pennsylvania and California
(1954-1956) and then returned to Seattle to attend the University of
Washington's School of Drama (1956-1959). Dempsey resided in New York City from
the early 1960s until his return to Seattle in 1982 where he lived continuously
until his death. His mother, his aunt Rosalie Sipp (aka Irma Beatrice Hall),
and grandmother Jessie Hall, all had ties to the Seattle vaudeville theater
during the period 1922-1932.
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5076-001, Mark Dempsey papers, 1936-1993
- Accession No. 5076-002, Mark Dempsey papers, 1930-1980
Correspondence, programs, ephemera, photographs, calendars, posters,
and other materials related to Mark Dempsey's life and career in theater and
movies and his interest in theater history. Also included are materials about
his parents, aunt, and grandmother.
Open to all users.
Request at
UW
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington
Libraries.
Donated by Museum of History and Industry, 10/23/1997 and
3/31/2008
Dempsey, Mark, 1936-1994--ArchivesDempsey, Mark, 1936-1994--FamilyDempsey, Mark, 1936-1994--Friends and associatesTheater historians--Washington (State)--Seattle--ArchivesActors--United StatesTheater--Washington (State)--SeattleVaudeville--Washington (State)--SeattleTheaters--United StatesBusiness correspondencePersonal correspondenceEphemeraPhotographsCalendarsPersonal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)Performing ArtsPhotographs
Accession No. 5076-001: Mark Dempsey papers, 1936-1993approximately 16.00 cubic feet (16 boxes)Scope and Content: Correspondence, programs, ephemera, photographs, calendars and
other related material. Papers document Dempsey's life and career in theater
and movies and his interest in theater history. Also included are materials
about his parents, aunt and grandmother.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Museum of History and Industry, 10/23/1997
Mark Dempsey papersAccession No. 5076-002: Mark Dempsey papers, 1930-19800.57 cubic feet (1 box and 3 sound discs)Scope and Content: Posters, photographs, sound recordings, and ephemera relating to
Mark Dempsey or his family members (circa 1930-1980).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Museum of History and Industry, 2008-03-31
Mark Dempsey papers