Keene Curtis photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0647
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the Keene Curtis photograph collections consists of scrapbooks of thaterical and television productions in which he was cast or attended.
Dates
- 1920-1990
Creator
- Curtis, Keene, 1923-2002 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Sketch
Keene Curtis (born 1923) graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. in 1943 and M.A. in 1947. He launched a successful stage managing and acting career around 1949 when he served as understudy to Jay Robinson in the role of Archie in the Broadway production of The Shop at Sly Corner . He subsequently became stage manager and production stage manager for several United States and European tours performing The Constant Wife , The Male Animal , Four Winds , Twelfth Night , and Silent Night, Lonely Night , among others, from 1949-1959. In 1971, Curtis won the Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for his supporting role in the musical The Rothschilds . Curtis appeared in many films and television shows. He is well-known for his recurring role in the television series, "Cheers," but also played recurring roles in "Amanda's By the Sea," "Benson," "Hart to Hart," "Lou Grant," and "One in a Million." He also appeared on episodes of "Earth 2," "Eight is Enough," "Full House," "Hawaii Five-O," "The Lady's Not For Burning," "Murder She Wrote," "Coach," and "ER." Keene Curtis died in 2002 in Bountiful, Utah.
Extent
7 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The bulk of the Keene Curtis photograph collections consists of scrapbooks of thaterical and television productions in which he was cast or involved, some travel photography, and photos of Utah.
Arrangement
The scrapbooks were labeled prior to arraival. Original order was maintianed.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Keene Curtis in 1994, 1996, 2000.
Separated Materials
Manuscript materials have been transferred to the Manuscripts Division in Special Collections (ACCN 1468).
Processing Information
Processed by Emily Byrd in 2000s.
Creator
- Curtis, Keene, 1923-2002 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Keene Curtis photograph collection
- Author
- Finding aid created by Sara Davis.
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu