Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Robert Wallsten
- Abstract:
- Papers of actor and writer including correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks and literary manuscripts. Wallsten acted on Broadway before serving in the Navy in New Guinea during WWII. After the war, Wallsten wrote plays, teleplays, and short stories and had a long association with Judith Anderson and ghost wrote her unpublished autobiography. Wallsten was married to actress Cynthia Rogers who was involved with the University Players (Falmouth, Mass). Wallsten and Rogers were family friends of the Steinbecks and Wallsten edited the edition of Steinbeck's letters.
- Extent:
- 7.5 linear feet (16 boxes)
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Robert Wallsten papers is divided into nine series, Series I, Correspondence; Series II, Teleplays; Series III, Stage Plays; Series IV Short Stories; Series V Published Stories; Series VI Dame Judith Anderson Autobiography; Series VII, Photographs and Programs; Series VIII, Scrapbook; Series IX Cynthia Rogers Papers.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated by Robert Wallsten, August, 2002.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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UC Santa Barbara LibrarySanta Barbara, CA 93106-9010, US
- Contact:
- (805) 893-3062