Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Vaun, Ted
- Abstract:
- Ted Mendenhall danced professionally under the name Ted Vaun. His dance partner in vaudeville was Laurell Gaines, and they danced nationwide in Fanchon and Marco shows. The collection consists of a scrapbook and photograph album related to Vaun's life and career.
- Extent:
- 1 oversize box
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of a scrapbook and photograph album related to the life and career of dancer Ted Vaun.
- Biographical / historical:
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Ted Mendenhall danced professionally under the name Ted Vaun; his dance partner in vaudeville was Laurell Gaines, and they danced nationwide in Fanchon and Marco shows; later they were the first West Coast team under contract to Music Corporation of America.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Laurell Gaines, 1983.
- Physical location:
- Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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A1713 Charles E. Young Research LibraryBox 951575Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
- Contact:
- (310) 825-4988