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Jack Pearl papers

Title
Jack Pearl papers, 1899-1973.
Author
Pearl, Jack.

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Box 1TextSupervised use *T-Mss 1985-001 Box 1Offsite
Box 2TextSupervised use *T-Mss 1985-001 Box 2Offsite
Box 3TextSupervised use *T-Mss 1985-001 Box 3Offsite
Box 4TextSupervised use *T-Mss 1985-001 Box 4Offsite

Details

Description
1.67 lin. ft. (4 boxes)
Summary
The Jack Pearl Papers consist of correspondence, contracts, scripts, programs and photographs and are primarily of his professional life and career.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Photoprints.
  • Correspondence.
  • Scripts.
  • Playbills.
  • Contracts.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Source (note)
  • Kevin Kaufman
Biography (note)
  • Jack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894.
Indexes/Finding Aids (note)
  • Finding aid available in repository
  • Catalog cards filed in Cage catalog.
  • Collection was previously cataloged as 8-MWEZ + n.c. 28,789-28,792.
Processing Action (note)
  • Described and Cataloged
Call Number
*T-Mss 1985-001
OCLC
NYPW91-A122
Author
Pearl, Jack.
Title
Jack Pearl papers, 1899-1973.
Restricted Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.
Biography
Jack Pearl was born in New York City on October 29, 1894. His first stage role was in Gus Edwards' SCHOOL DAYS (1912). Jack Pearl appeared in both vaudeville and burlesque. In 1919 he joined the Shubert organization and appeared on Broadway in THE DANCING GIRLS (1923); A NIGHT IN PARIS (1926); PLEASURE BOUND (1929) and INTERNATIONAL REVUE (1930). He also appeared in THE ZIEGFELD FOLLIES of 1931 and PARDON MY ENGLISH (1933).
Mr. Pearl's greatest success was on radio, where his Baron Munchhausen character became a national hit. He had roles in two films, as well, MEET THE BARON (1933) and HOLLYWOOD PARTY (1934). During World War II Jack Pearl toured military bases and performed benefit shows. He died in New York City on December 25, 1982.
Indexes
Finding aid available in repository: folder level control.
Catalog cards filed in Cage catalog.
Collection was previously cataloged as 8-MWEZ + n.c. 28,789-28,792.
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Occupation
Comedians.
Actors.
Research Call Number
*T-Mss 1985-001
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