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Helen Hayes Papers, 1897-1967

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Encoding funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Collection Overview

Creator: Hayes, Helen, 1900-
Title:Helen Hayes Papers
Dates:1897-1967
Abstract: Actress. The collection includes a small amount of published material, photographs and memorabilia pertaining mostly to Hayes' 1935 role as Queen Victoria in Victoria Regina. There are also clippings about her career later in life.
Extent: 1 box(.25 linear ft.)
Language: English
Identification: MS 75

Biographical Note

Makeup design sketch by Whutler for Helen Hayes' role as Queen Victoria in Victoria Regina, circa 1935

Born Washington D.C., (Helen Hayes Brown), debut at age 5 as Prince Charles in The Royal Family; to NYC 1909, Broadway debut. Graduated Sacred Heart Convent 1917, long career on stage, Married Charles MacArthur, National Arts Council 1966-; Academy Award, 1970, Airport; Autobiography, A Gift of Joy, 1965.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The collection includes a small amount of published material, photographs and memorabilia pertaining mostly to Hayes' 1935 role as Queen Victoria in Victoria Regina. There are also clippings about her career later in life.

NOTE: The container list for this collection is available in the Sophia Smith Collection. Please contact us to request a copy.

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