Reed (Alan) papers, circa 1931-1972

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Summary

Title:
Alan Reed papers
Dates:
circa 1931-1972
Creators:
Reed, Alan
Abstract:
Alan Reed (1907-1977) performed on Broadway (1930s-40s), and appeared in more than 50 films, including The postman always rings twice and Breakfast at Tiffany's. He also played character roles on television, most notably, as the voice of cartoon character Fred Flintstone (1960-77). The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts, photographs, sheet music, and scrapbooks from Alan Reed's career as a character actor in radio, television, and film.
Extent:
9.4 Linear Feet (1 box, 2 oversize boxes, and 1 oversize folder)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alan Reed Papers (Collection 1222). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts, photographs, sheet music, and scrapbooks from Alan Reed's career as a character actor in radio, television, and film. Includes a Fred Flintstone poster.

Biographical / historical:

Born as Teddy Bergman, New York City, August 20, 1907; attended American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Columbia University; acting debut, Provincetown Theatre, Greenwich Village, 1927; performed on Broadway, 1930s-40s; worked in radio as a straight man with Eddie Cantor and Fred Allen among many other assignments; went to Hollywood in 1943 and appeared in more than 50 films, including The postman always rings twice, Marjorie Morningstar, and Breakfast at Tiffany's; founded Alan Reed Enterprises, an advertising specialities and business gifts sales firm, in 1955; appeared on television in character roles and, most notably, as the voice of cartoon character Fred Flintstone, 1960-77; died June 14, 1977.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. Alan Reed, 1978.
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Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Manuscripts.
  2. Radio material.
  3. Television material (the Flintstones).
  4. Clippings, sheet music, and photographs.
  5. Oversize materials.

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Manuscripts Division staff; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé and edited by Josh Fiala.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-07-25 10:22:37 -0700 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alan Reed Papers (Collection 1222). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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