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Descriptive Summary

Title:
Harry Crane Papers 1915-1990s, (bulk 1940s-1980s) ca. 1915-late 1990s (bulk 1940s-1980s)

Collection number:
203

Creator:
Crane, Harry, 1914-1999

Extent:
170 boxes (85 linear ft.);
4 Cartons (4 linear feet);
and 4 flat boxes (ca. 3 linear feet)

Abstract:
Comedic writer Harry Crane started his career as a standup comic. During his long career Crane wrote for a number of renowned entertainers, but is best remembered for developing the popular television creation, The Honeymooners. The collection consists of script files, gag files, humor topical publications, and a small amount of awards, audio visual material, books, business files, clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs related to Cranes' prolific career writing for radio, television, and motion pictures as well as his long association with popular entertainers.

Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575

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.

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