Verna Felton papers, 1890-1923

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Summary

Creators:
Felton, Verna 1890-1966
Abstract:
Verna Felton spent many years acting on the stage before starting her career in radio, television and motion pictures. The collection consists of a photograph album, scrapbook, clippings, photographs, and ephemera related to her stage career.
Extent:
1 box (.5 linear ft.)
Language:
Finding aid is written in English.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a photograph album (1890-1923), scrapbook (1905-1916), clippings, photographs, and theater progams related to the stage career of actress Verna Felton.

Biographical / historical:

Verna Felton was born in 1889, in Salinas, California. She spent many years on the stage before starting her career in radio, television and motion pictures. Felton is best known for her role as Hilda Crocker on the popular television programs December Bride (1954-58) and Pete and Gladys (1960-62.) She passed away ca.1966 in California.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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