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Harlin Talbert papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ax 632

Scope and Contents

The collection (1917-1930s) contains playbills, theater programs, and correspondence.

Dates

  • Creation: 1917 -1930s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Harlin Talbert was born in Albany, Oregon. In 1909 he went to Chicago to "get into the theatrical business." Thereafter, until 1929, he worked with stock and vaudeville companies, and in theater and motion picture promotion as an actor, advance man, business manager and partner. He later promoted theatrical events in Albany.

Extent

2 linear feet (2 containers) : 1 record storage box, 1 manuscript box

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Harlin Talbert worked in the theater and film business with stock and vaudeville companies, in theater and motion picture promotion as an actor, advance man, business manager and partner, and later promoted theatrical events in Albany, Oregon. The collection (1917-1930s) contains playbills, theater programs, and correspondence.

Processing Information

Collection processed by staff 1970s, Tanya Parlet, 2013.

This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.

This collection received a basic level of processing including minimal organization and rehousing.

Description information is drawn in part from information supplied with the collection and initial surveys of the contents.

Title
Guide to the Harlin Talbert Papers
Status
Complete Description
Author
Tanya Parlet.
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA