Albert Dekker papers, 1917-1968
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Dekker, Albert
- Title
- Albert Dekker papers
- Dates
- 1917-1968 (inclusive)19171968
- Quantity
- .83 cubic ft. (1 document box, 1 F17 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- 06330
- Summary
- The collection contains biographical materials; newspaper clippings; correspondence; theater playbills and programs; photographs and film stills; a scrapbook; miscellaneous materials; and materials relating to the political activities of this actor and California legislator.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
Albert Dekker (1905-1968) was born Albert Thomas Ecke. He was an actor in theater from 1932-1937 before becoming a character actor in motion pictures. From 1944-1946 he was a legislator for California’s 57th district, which comprised the Hollywood area. Dekker was charged with being a member of the communist party in the early 1950s and questioned by the Fact Finding Committee on Un-American Activities in California. After clearing his name of communist activities, Dekker returned to acting. He was married to Ester Guerini in 1954.
Content Description
The collection contains biographical materials; newspaper clippings (1945-1960); correspondence (1917-1961) including 4 letters by Clarence E. Mulford, creator of the Hopalong Cassidy character, to Dekker’s father, Albert D. Ecke; theater playbills and programs (1928-1957); photographs and film stills (1926-1948 and undated); materials relating to his political activities (1935-1956); 1 scrapbook; 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, Albert Dekker papers, 1917-1968, Collection Number 06330, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Awards & CertificatesDates: 1921-1922Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Biographical MaterialsDates: 1948-1968Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1917-1961Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1945-1949Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Photographs – Albert DekkerDates: 1926-1948, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folders 5-6
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Description: Photographs – Ester GueriniDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Playbills and ProgramsDates: 1928-1957Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Political MaterialDates: 1935-1956Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: ScrapbookDates: 1919-1960Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1945-1960Container: Oversize Box 2, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures--United States.
- Political persecution--California.
- Theater--United States.
Corporate Names
- California. Legislature. Assembly.
- California. Legislature. Joint Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities in California.
Form or Genre Terms
- Film stills.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
Occupations
- Actors.
- Legislators.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Dekker, Ester Guerini.
- Ecke, Albert D.
- Mulford, Clarence Edward, 1883-1956. Letters.
