Tag Archives: Hollywood

Collection Connection: A Conglomeration of Composers

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ahcadmin

Around the nation summer is a season for concert series and music festivals.  Holdings at the American Heritage Center include the papers of many musicians and composers, particularly those who composed for movies and television—even for cartoons!  This photograph from … Continue reading →

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Tim McCoy, Western Star

Posted on November 15, 2012 by ahcadmin

Thanks to a continuing grant from the NHPRC, the American Heritage Center has recently processed the Tim McCoy papers and a new, online inventory is available for this collection. Tim McCoy was a mid-20th century Hollywood Western movie actor, military officer, and … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Tin Pan Alley with L. Wolfe Gilbert

Posted on August 28, 2012 by ahcadmin

L. Wolfe “Wolfie” Gilbert (1886-1970) was a Ukrainian-born songwriter of the early to mid 20th century. He was born in Odessa, and immigrated to Philadelphia as an infant with his family. At age 14 they relocated to New York, where … Continue reading →

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A Red Carpet Collection

Posted on March 1, 2012 by ahcadmin

Those of you who watch the Oscars  might have found yourselves wondering what it is like to hold the most coveted award in Hollywood. Well readers, question no longer! The AHC is pleased to count, among the many informative and … Continue reading →

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The Art of Silent Film: Al Christie’s Contribution to Early Hollywood

Posted on December 8, 2011 by ahcadmin

Long before modern blockbusters filled theater screens with explosive sound and color, silent films captivated audiences through pure visual storytelling. This lost art form, which flourished from 1894-1929, experienced a revival when The Artist won major awards in 2011 for … Continue reading →

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June Knight: A Tale of Resilience and Success

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ahcadmin

Actress, singer and dancer June Knight was born Margaret Rose Vallikett, January 22, 1913 in Los Angeles, California. An only child to parents Holley and Beryl Vallikett, Margaret Rose turned an early handicap into a very successful career. Due to … Continue reading →

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