The Inventory

of the

Frank Avruch

Collection

#945

Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center

Avruch, Frank #945 8/20/90 Preliminary Listing

Box 1 I. Professional Files. A. Celebrity Photographs. FA with: 1. Basie, Count. 2. Dukakis, Michael. 3. Fonda, Henry. 4. Gordon, Ruth. 5. Lemon, Jack and Sonya Hamlin. 6. Leuci, Robert. 7. Lewis, Jerry. 8. Minelli, Vincente. B. "Bios." C. "Station Publicity Shots." D. "Adventures in Music." E. "Sunday Open House" F. "Movie Pieces," articles by FA. G. "Local Emmys and Other Awards." H. "Promotional Materials." I. "Avruch Press." Including "Bozo history." J. "Photos." K. "Press Clippings." L. "Videosmith Spokesperson Materials." (1986) M. "Oscar Research Materials." N. "Freelance Work 1974." 0. "Wang Film Festival, 1990."

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Avruch, Frank #945 8/24/90 Preliminary Listing

I. Photographs. Box 2 A. 29 framed black and white prints of FA with or attending: 1. Barnum and Bailey Circus (May 1960). 2. Arts Festival (June, 1960). a. 1 print of FA at festival. b. 1 print of FA with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cassell. 3. Bridges, Lloyd (September 1959). 4. Calloway, Cab (September 1960). 5. Cliburn, Van (July, 1959). 6. Foster, Phil (March, 1960). 7. Gamer, Jim (September, 1960). 8. Gielgud, John and Leighton, Margaret (September, 1960), 2 prints. 9. Jackson, Mahalia (September,1959), 2 prints. 10. Kilty, Jerome (July, 1959). 11. Landon, Jack and Lahr. Bert (September 1960). 12. Lemmon, Jack (August, 1960). 13. Macrae, Gordon (August, 1960). 14. Marceau, Marcel. a. 2 prints (June, 1960). b. 1 print (September, 1960). 15. McKenna, Siobbhan. a. 1 print (August, 1959). b. 1 print (September, 1959). 16. Morse, Barry. a. 1 print (July, 1959). b. 2 prints (September, 1959). 17. Nesbitt, Cathleen (June, 1960). 18. Perkins, Tony (August, 1960). 19. Robards, Jason (August, 1959). 20. Stagg, Jerry (September, 1959). 21. U.S. Navy Steel Band (June, 1960). Box 3 B. "Bozo and Frank," file; includes prints and negatives. C. 5 prints (color) of"Bozo" traveling Asia. Package 1 D. 1 print (black and white) commemorating the New England Medical Center and Clinic Allocation. July 26, 1989 (framed).

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II. Personal memorabilia. Box 3 A. 4 scrapbooks. B. Awards. 1. B.U. Alumni Award and Cross. 2. The Rags Achievement Award. 3. Certificates. a. U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Certificate of appreciation to "Bozo." b. Boston City Council Proclamation. 4. Plaques. a. YMCA. b. Cerebral Palsy Parents Auxiliary. c. The Broadcaster Executive Club of New England. d. National Kidney Foundation. Box 6 e. "Star-A- Thon" (Cerebral Palsy)- 5 total, 1984-1989. 5. "Henry C. Whorf Memorial Cup." 6. Salutations and Citations. Package 1 a. Salutation to FA as "Bozo the ," from the Hamid Morten Circus (framed). b. “Honorary Citizen” Citation from the State of New Hampshire, 1962 (framed). c. Citation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts congratulating FA, 1969. d. Massachusetts Executive Order Appointing FA Admiral in the Massachusetts Navy, 1966. e. 2 citations from the Massachusetts Council for UNICEF for "Recognition and Appreciation," 1961. f. "A Book of Appreciation" to "Bozo" re: Cerebral Palsy. Box 4 C. Two diaries. D. Juvenilia. 1. High school and college transcripts. 2. Two college term papers. 3. A prayer read by FA at FA's high school graduation ceremony.

III. Personal Materials. A. Files, may include: printed materials, correspondence, photographs, notes. Box 3 1. “B.U. Alumni.” 2. “Resume.” 3. “Correspondence.” Box 4 4. “U.S. Army Special Services Stay.”

IV. Manuscripts. A. Radio plays, teleplays, program scripts. 1. "Dear Brutus." 2. "A Survey of the Motion Picture and Visual Aids Section of the British Information Sequences." 3. "Our Gala Sunday." 4. "Tomorrow's Citizen Today."

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5. "Mr. Lincoln." 6. "The Hard Way." 7. "An Analysis of Children's T.V." 8. Re: ''Bozo" Programs. a. Idea proposals. b. Show format. c. Scripts. d. Miscellaneous program segments. V. "Bozo The Clown." (Includes memorabilia, correspondence, printed materials, promotional materials, film and audio recordings). A. Files: 1. "Bozo's Trips": a. Asia. b. Latin America. c. New Jersey. d. World Fair. Box 4 B. Promotional materials. Box 5 1. Multiple posters (small). 2. Various buttons and souvenirs. 3. Chocolate chip cookie box of Bozo (empty). Package #1 4. “The Bozo the Clown Show,” cast, color print, mounted (oversized). C. Printed Materials. Box 3 1. Articles from various publications. Box 4 2. “TV Highlights.” Box 5 3. Newspapers, clippings, magazines. Box 4 D. Children’s correspondence re: impressions of. Box 6 E. Film. 1. "Bozo's World Fair." 2. "Bozo 's Adventure in Asia with UNICEF." 3. "Bozo 's Adventure in Ecuador." 4. "Bozo 's Adventure in Paraguay." 5. "Bozo at the U.N." (exposed). 6. "Bozo's Plymouth Film." (exposed). F. Audio materials. 1. 7” reel-to-reel tapes. a. "Bozo the clown." (2 tapes). b. "WHDH: 'Trio' Master Sampler." c. "WHDH: Stanley Kramer." d. "WHDH: Interviews." 2. "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown," 45 LP record.

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I. Professional Materials. A. “Great Entertainment Show.” 1. Introduction transcripts. Box 7 a. 9/7/1974-5/20/1979. Box 8 b. 5/21/1979-10/13/1979. Box 9 c. 10/14/1979-9/28/1986. B. “Bozo The Clown”; includes memorabilia; printed materials; promotional materials; film and video; audio materials; see also pkg. 7. Box 8 1. “Bozo’s Giveaway Pictures.” 2. “Bozo’s Adventures in Ecuador,” program. 3. “TV station promotional pieces.” 4. TV Guide with advertisements for “Great Entertainment” (2 copies. Pkg. 5 5. Presentation after Bozo trip to Asia with UNICEF. Pkg. 9 6. FA’s “Bozo the Clown” costume. C. Scripts. Box 8 1. Jerry Lewis telethon. 2. FA Tribute, 1985. D. Audio Materials. 1. WBUR radio interview, reel-to-reel, 1979. Pkg. 2-3 E. “MDA Telethon,” photographs, 6 prints, 1 collage, 1979.

II. Photographs. Box 8 A. Prints re: FA and others; includes notables: 1. Harmon, Larry (as Bozo). 2. Kilty, Jerome. 3. Lemmon, Jack. 4. Loy, Myrna. 5. Swift, Kay. B. 1 print re: FA as senior at Boston University. C. 3 prints re: FA at radio station in Worcester, MA. D. 1 print re: FA wearing a mink coat. E. 1 print re: FA on set of Bozo TV show. Pkg. 7 F. Oversized prints re: FA. 1. FA drinking champagne. 2. With Betty Avruch. 3. FA as Bozo. 4. FA in top hat and tails. Pkg. 8 5. Fa by himself.

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III. Memorabilia. A. Plaques and Declarations. Box 8 1. From Greater Boston YMCA, 1983. 2. Declaration from Boston City Council honoring FA, 1976 (framed). B. Awards. 1. B’nai B’rith Women Humanitarian Award, 1983. 2. Muscular Dystrophy Association Award, 1989. 3. Board of Governors Award (NATAS) for Years of Service, 1976- 1981. Pkg. 8 4. Award poster, 1989 (framed). Pkg. 10 5. Local Emmy Award, 1986. C. Citations and Certificates. Box 8 1. Citation from B’nai B’rith Women, 1984 (framed). 2. UNICEF Certificate of Appreciation. 3. Year of the Child State Certificate, 1978. D. “Get Well Card” to FA (oversized). Pkg. 4 E. Cartoon re: FA by Paul Szep. Pkg. 6 F. Pastel portrait re: FA by Thomas Dodson. Box 8 G. Personal subject files created by FA. 1. Children’s Forest of Israel. 2. National Kidney Foundation materials.

IV. Printed Materials. A. Articles re: FA from various publications. B. Newspaper clipping re: FA’s daily workout.

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Avruch, Frank #945 3/14/91, 7/12/91 Preliminary Listing

I. Film and Video. Box 10 A. 28 U-matic tapes re: FA interviews or “Bozo” character. Notables include: 1. George Cukor. 2. Ray Bolger, “The Harvey Girls.” 3. Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, “Splash.” 4. James Earl Jones, “Master Harold and the Boys.” 5. “Frank’s Familiar Faces,” Billie Burke, Ed Arnold, Henry Travers. 6. Bozo at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. 7. Bozo at Boston Circus. 8. “Sunday Open House- Israel.” 9. Steve Allen, James Mason. Box 11 10. Bozo- Selected clips. 11. Bozo/FA segments, 3 tapes. 12. Bozo in Paraguay, Peru. 13. Bozo in Ecuador, at World’s Fair. 14. Bozo in Asia. 15. “Ancient Art of Christmas,” program at the Museum of Fine Arts- Boston, December, 1974. 16. “Sunday Open House,” segments, 3 tapes. 17. “Sunday Open House” re: a. Ethel Merman. b. Edward Dmytryk. Box 12 16. Greer Gerson. 17. “Good Day: 15th Anniversary Special.” 18. “Sunday Open House” re: a. Julie Harris. b. Myrna Loy. c. Mercedes McAmbridge. d. John Houston. e. David Cowens. B. VHS. Box 10 1. FA Demo. Box 11 2. “Great Entertainment: 15th Anniversary Special,” 3/29/89. 3. “MDA Telethon: Dance Routines 1983, 1984, 1985.” C. Film Reels. Box 10 1. “Bozo,” 16 mm film.

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II. Audio Materials. A. 7" reel-to-reel tapes, re: FA 1. “WNEB Audition.” 2. “WNEB Broadcast,” 2/5/55. 3. “Jungles: American Airlines, Dunkin’ Donuts, Merit Gas.”

III. Manuscripts. Box 12 A. Re: “The Great Entertainment.” 1. Broadcast scripts, TS with holograph notes, 1986-1990. 2. “Great Entertainment,” lyrics written by a fan and sent to FA. B. Boston Pops tribute to Arthur Fiedler script by FA, TS, 1990.

IV. Professional Materials. A. FA covers of Videosmith Catalogue, 1986, 2 copies. B. Program for B’nai B’rith Women’s Tribute to FA. C. FA t-shirt for “New England in the Movies” promotion.

V. Photographs. A. FA being sworn in by Governor Michael Dukakis as Chairman of Massachusetts Commission for the International Year of the Child, 1979, black and white print; includes appointment correspondence and supporting materials, photocopy. B. FA and Janet Langhart on location in Israel, 1982, black and white print. C. FA promotional prints for “Great Entertainment,” 1 color, 3 black and white prints. D. Mounted contact sheet of black and white images of FA interviewing Ray Bolger.

VI. Artwork. A. Original drawing of FA as Bozo and cast of “The Bozo the Clown Show,” by (“Bigbird” from Sesame Street televison program).

VII. Awards. A. 25th Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon, plaque. Pkg. 10 B. Local Emmy Award, 1986.

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I. Professional Materials. Box 13 A. “Great Entertainment” star biographies and information (arranged A-Z). Box 14 B. New England’s Great Entertainers. C. Frank’s Favorite Scenes I, II, and III. D. Frank’s Familiar Faces 1 of 2. E. Frank’s Familiar Faces 2 of 2. F. Great Entertainment Guides. G. Year of the Child 1 of 2. H. Year of the Child 2 of 2. I. Master Script List 1 of 2. J. Master Script List 2 of 2.

II. Audio Materials. A. Reel-to-reel tapes. 1. “Early Days at WNEB in Worcester, ca. 1955,” 2 tapes. 2. FA’s original musical jingles for radio advertising, 1952-1955. 3. WNEB tapes (2). 4. Dunkin Donuts, February 1957, and Betty-Jo Frank. 5. FA “Radiant Radio” WNAC audition.

III. Film and Video. A. Reels. 1. 3 “Bozo” segments. B. VHS. Box 15 1. SOH Interview (Arson). 2. “The Great Entertainment” 5th Anniversary Party. 3. SOH at the Fan Club. 4. FA interview with George Cukor. 5. FA interview with Cyd Charisse and Gloria Swanson. 6. Pilot inserts for Great At Sack, Cheri Theater. 7. Selected Great Promo / Ethel Merman / Cyd Charisse. 8. Tribute to Grace Kelly (consolidated with Gleason, etc.). 9. “For Kids Only.” 10. Year of the Child PSA spots. 11. FA interviews Louise Rainer. 12. FA interviews Greer Garson. 13. SOH in Israel, “Life in a Kibbutz.” 14. “Frank’s Beautiful Scenes.” Box 16 15. “America the Beautiful,” Parts 1 and 2. 16. FA 1982 Composite. 17. Hepburn Retro/Bette Davis Eyes montage/Video.

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18. Disney on Ice 3. 19. Life’s Most Embarrassing Moments, 1983. 20. “Great” Segments, White Suit and Empire, Inc., etc. 21. FA’s Dance Routines, 1983-1987. 22. More Dancing. 23. Danny Kaye Obits, 3/6/87 (consolidated with Gleason). 24. ABC Morning Special “Happy Birthday Hollywood,” Reels 1 and 2, May 1987. 25. FA’s Guffaws. 26. SOH X-Mas Customs Around the World (Frank Breaks Up) / Jack Levin. 27. Unedited “World of Difference” interview, 1987. Box 17 28. Sunday Best – First Show, Maine Island Story, Birth on the Highway, Japan, etc. 29. GE Segments – Super Sunday, January 1987, taped at FA’s house. 30. “Man About Town,” segment on midday news, 1987 (announcing the opening of the Ringling Bros. Circus at the Centrum). 31. SOH Dartmouth Program I, 5/13/1987. 32. SOH Dartmouth Show II. 33. FA on Good Day 10/7/1987-11/18/1987 “Man About Town.” 34. Disney Magic Special August 1977, Segment from WCBV Disney Package Frank narrates, Jodi producer. 35. “MAT” remote – Theater District “Les Miserables.” 36. New Great Set, May 1985. 37. Good Day Valentine’s Day Tips February 1986, Frank at Colonnade $3000 Romantic Weekend. 38. New England Great Entertainers Edit Master, Best Quality. Box 18 39. GE Special – Frank’s Favorite – Legendary Ladies, 10/28/1982. 40. FA’s birthday (surprise) in studio, 5/21/1990. 41. Kidney Foundation Tribute to FA, Parts I and II. 42. “Great” 40s Weekend “Johnny Eager,” “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” 43. “MAT” Good Day! February – May. 44. Museum of Fine Arts Loop – Costume Exhibit Summer 1988. 45. “Great” Hollywood and History Costume Exhibit, June 1988 – “Mrs. Parkington,” “Jezebel.” 46. FA’s Appearances on Good Day! “Man About Town” 12/23/1988- 2/1/1989. 47. FA “Man About Town” on Good Day! 2/22/1989 – Kids Computer Fair at Computer Museum – Gone With the Wind 50th Anniversary – Shows restored print – Young at Arts, Dinerman, Annie Sings Live. 48. “The Movie Loft,” “The In Laws,” and “The Stunt Man.” Box 19 49. “Man About Town,” 2/10/1989-4/26/1989. 50. “Man About Town,” 3/27/1989-5/3/1989. 51. Jewelry Joke “Man About Town,” 5/10/1989-7/10/1989.

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52. Salute to FA’s 15th Anniversary on the “Great,” 3/29/1989. 53. “Watch on the Rhine,” Tribute to Bette Davis, Special Guests: Michael Blowen (Film critic, Boston Globe); Howard Gotlieb (Director, BU Special Collections). 54. “MAT” January 5 – January 8. 55. Dana Hersey Hosting “The Great” 4/1/1989. 56. “Man About Town,” Save Reel 4/4/1990, 4/11/1990, 4/18/1990. 57. FA’s “MAT” Save Reel, 4/25/1990, 5/16/1990, 5/30/1990. 58. “The Stratton Story,” 9/27/1990. 59. “Great” :30 second promotion (generic). 60. SOH 1985 Jan Holmes (Sue B. singing). 61. Classic Movie Scenes (Director’s Guild of America 50th). 62. “Gift Subs to Film Classic Series,” (Air 1990). 63. “Great” Wang PSA / “Singin’ in the Rain” / “Gone With the Wind” / “Bridge on the River Kwai.” 64. Jimmy Stewart Weekend – with Greta Garbo Tribute (upon her death). 65. Edited Version of 15th Anniversary “Great.” 66. FA’s Heart Association PSAs. 67. Special: Eileen Prosc introductions “Great” 200th movie.

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Avruch, Frank #945 7/1/94 Preliminary Listing

I. Film and Video. Box 20 A. Re: FA. 1. FA 06. Fanlab (?) FA guest and Bozo Segments, Hitchcock obit from ABC. 2. FA 20.. Fire Prevention. 3. FA 37 Tracy and Hepburn. Wrong Movie Titles, Part Two. 4. FA 61. Favorite Scenes / Legendary Ladies. 5. FA 93. City Game Sports. B. Re: “Great Entertainment.” 1. GE 2. X-Mas Wonderful Life. 2. GE 80. “By The Pool,” 8/20/1989. 3. GE 85. “South of Music,” FA’s Funny Bits. 4. GE 104. Great Bumps (New Logo). 5. GE 114. Clips – Cash McCall Trivia Winner. 6. GE 127. Ice Capades. Winter Minutes. 7. GE 130. Frank and Lee Remick. 8. GE 401. Outlook New England “The North End.”

II. Audio Materials. A. Re: FA. 1. WNEB Radio of BU Alumni Awards Dinner, 10/27/1967.

III. Photographs. A. 41 black and white prints (various sizes); 3 color prints.

IV. Printed Materials. A. BU Alumni Awards Dinner program and press release, 10/27/1967.

V. Memorabilia. A. Citations. 1. March of Dimes, n.d. 2. Heart Fund (2), 1967.

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Avruch, Frank #945 6/25/98 Preliminary Listing

Box 21 I. Professional Materials. A. Subject Files 1. Professional lecturer on Film/Professional Model 2. Samples of “Thank You” letters, 1993- 3. N.E. AFTRA-newsletters-FA, President, 1975-1979 4. Personal appearances-emcee-charitable events et. al. 5. Great Entertainment Film-ideas/proposals/published articles on Marilyn Monroe 6. “Bozo” Years-pix, articles 7. Speeches #1-on movies, tv, 1975- 8. Speeches #2 9. Script and publicity for “Family Works” tv show, Ch. 5, 1993 10. Celebrity interviews/photos 11. Ch. 5-WCVB-TV: articles-history, 70's-90's 12. B.U. Friends of the Library-pix/articles 13. Personal events-photographs and memorabilia 14. Ch.5-publicity photos, 1955-1995 15. Ch. 2 “film classics” tv show, 1993-1995 16. Spokesperson for Videosmith, 1983-1987 17. Feature articles of FA 18. Awards 19. Various bios 20. “Great Entertainment”-articles; photos; publicity 21. UNICEF-articles/pix 22. Fire Safety Council-F.A., President-pix-Newmarket Association 23. Boston Center for the Arts (F.A. -overseer, 1986) 24. Press releases/letters on FA’s retirement, 8/95

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I. Correspondence. A. Professional. Box 22 1. TLS from Seiji Ozawa, 12/22/89. 2. TLS from Jewish Forward Film Project, 7/29/88. 3. ALS from Kitty White at MFA, 9/30/95. 4. CSL from Mike Valerio, 2 p., 1/16/98.

II. Research Material. A. Boston Public Library research slips, appx 20 p., n.d.; some holograph notes by FA. B. Research guide for writing scripts for Great Entertainer movie series on Channel 5; 1 p., TS, 5/23/77.

III. Printed Material A. Appx 100 p. newspaper and magazine articles re: FA’s career; 1979-2001. B. Internet printouts re: FA; appx 40 p., 1992-1997. C. “The Legend Burns On,” article by FA re: Marilyn Monroe, p.10, Tuff Stuff’s Collect! magazine, June 1994.

IV. Professional Material. A. AFTRA-SAG talent and rate guides, 1977-1978 and 1973-1974; FA listed in both (also President of NE chapters). B. Program for 50 Year Anniversary of United Cerebral Palsy of Metro Boston; FA honored; includes CS photocopy of FA’s speech and 1 ALS, 4/28/00. C. Appx 10 p., several press releases re: FA, 1995-1996. D. Program proposal for TV special starring FA, 3 p., TS, n.d.

V. Film and Video. A. 21 VHS videocassettes re: FA; 1981-1996; includes CTS listing of tape contents, 2 p.

VI. Photographs. A. Appx 15 black and white and color prints, portraits of FA (some as Bozo), one with Van Cliburn; 1 photo dated 1997; others n.d. B. 3 copies of FA with Fred Astaire. Box 23 C. Color print of FA on stage dancing, n.d. D. Two color prints, includes small certificate to FA from March of Dimes, October 1983.

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VII. Memorabilia. Box 22 A. Recipes by FA, 2 p., n.d. B. Certificates. 1. 50th Anniversary Commendation Certificate to FA from Boston University School of Communications, 5/22/99. Box 23 2. UNICEF New England, 3/1/97. 3. Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1992. 4. UNICEF, n.d. 5. MDA, 1994. C. Plaques. 1. Boston Safety Council / Shriners Burn Institute, 12/9/92. 2. GBARC Appreciation Award, 11/13/93. 3. New TV Special Recognition Award, 5/21/97. 4. United Cerebral Palsy, 1994. 5. Boston Fire Safety Council, 10/17/94. Pkg. 11 6. National Academy of TV Arts and Science Silver Circle Award, 12/1/93. Box 22 D. Boston University School of Communications Class of 1949 Reunion Book, 56 p., May 1999. E. Scrapbook: “The Glovster[sic] School of Little Theater – 1945,” appx 20 p., black and white prints and playbills; 1945. Pkg. 11 F. Caricature of FA; possible reproduction; n.d.

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Avruch, Frank #945 11/14/02 Preliminary Listing

I. Audio Material. A. Cassette tapes. Box 24 1. “The Strauss Family.” 2. “Proctor and Gamble, Downy Refill” (H & K). 3. “Mascada Cable Partners II, L.P.” 4. “The United Way.” 5. “Edward the King” (6 copies).

II. Memorabilia. A. MDA telephone, broken, 1978.

III. Professional Material. A. Subject files; may include sample scripts, shooting schedules, correspondence and newspaper articles. 1. “Man About Town,” 1988. [F. 1] 2. “Sunday Open House,” 1979. 3. “Phantom Of The Opera;” includes FA hosting school groups at the Wang Center during a production, 1992. 4. “Great Entertainment,” classic movie show, 1979; includes promotional newspaper. 5. “Master of Ceremonies, Hood 150th Anniversary.” 6. “Spokesperson for Harvard Pilgrim Health,” (3 years). 7. “Master of Ceremonies at MFA,” 1995. 8. “Involvement With MDA.” 9. “Hosting Travel Groups.” 10. “Master of Ceremonies at GBARC Annual Foundation,” 1990, 1993. 11. “Involvement with Boston Ballet;” includes TV format (1980) and Foundation (1976). 12. “Master of Ceremonies at M.C. Morgan Memorial Annniversary,” 1990. B. 1995 Annual report, Wang Center for the Performing Arts (2 copies).

IV. Correspondence. A. General. 1. 1 AN, n.d. [F. 2] 2. 11 CSLS, 1980s-1990s. 3. 1 CSL. 4. 1 photocopy.

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5. 2 TLS, 1979 and 1989. 6. 1 ALS, n.d.

V. Printed Material. A. 10 Newspapers. B. 3 pamphlets. C. 1 flyer.

VI. Photographs. A. 5 color prints, 9 black and white prints of FA. [F. 3] B 2 contact sheets of FA as “Bozo” while a part of UNICEF tour in South America. Pkg. 12 C. 5 prints, includes 1 matted, 1 mounted.

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Avruch, Frank #945 2/24/05 Preliminary Listing

I. Professional Materials. A. Subject Files. Box 25 1. “Avruch Book List.” [F. 1] 2. “Avruch Pictures.” [F. 2] 3. “Boston and Hollywood Connection.” 4. “Ch. 2 Film Classic.” [F. 3] 5. “Colorization.” [F. 4] 6. “Coolidge.” 7. “CP.” 8. “Film 1996.” 9. “Frank’s Familiar Faces.” 10. “Frank’s Favorite Scenes.” 11. “G.E. 5th Bash.” 12. “G.E. Research ‘General’.” [F. 5] 13. “General Movie Research- Plus Correspondence.” [F. 6] 14. “Harvard Health.” [F. 7] 15. “Movie Specials Outside of TV Hosted by FA.” 16. “Museum of Science / Coolidge Films 1993.” 17. “N.E.G.E.” [F. 8] 18. “Oscar BG.” 19. “Outside Projects.” [F. 9] 20. “Show 1,000 Special - Frank.” 21. “Shrine Hosp.” 22. “Star System - Speeches / slides.” [F. 10] 23. “Trivia Quiz.” [F. 11] 24. “Tuxedo History.” 25. “Wang.” 26. “Wang Film.” 27. “Wang Film Series 1990.” 28. “Wang Film Series 1991.” [F. 12] 29. “Wang Film Series 1992.” 30. “Wang - Film 1995.” 31. “Wang Film 2000.” [F. 13] 32. “Wang Film 2001.” Box 26 33. “Wang - Gen.” [F. 1] 34. Re: Boston Broadcasters, Inc.

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II. Printed Material. A. Newton Magazine, Volume 3 No. 2, 2004, includes article re: FA, p. 33. [F. 2] B. 2 vacation pamphlets. C. Boston Annual Guide for the Arts, 2003-2004, FA letter on page 2; includes eemail to FA, Sep. 2003. D. Flyer for “The Great American Movie Musical and Dance Look-Alike Contest.” E. Article. 1. “At Home with Frank Avruch, Boston Globe, 4/25/02. 2. “Last Scene Here,” The Improper Bostonian, 2001. 3. “Bozo at 50,” Boston Herald, 6/10/96. F. File, “Cookbook info,” includes FA’s introduction to a cookbook; MS copy and correspondence re: contribution, 2002. G. Program, East Coast Academy Awards Gala, 3/25/85.

III. Correspondence. A. Professional. 1. File re: FA hosting a corporate holiday event; includes 2 e-mails and a contract, Dec. 2003. 2. Fan mail from John Goodine; includes approximately 20 eemails, printed article re: JG and 3 photos, 2003-2004. 3. Fan mail, approximately 10 letters to FA, 2001-2003.

IV. Photographs. A. Miscellaneous 8" x 10" black and white prints, FA and unknown as hosts.

V. Memorabilia. A. Mounted puzzle, “Jen Holmes, Frank Avruch, Sunday Open House.” [No Folder]

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Avruch, Frank #945 Addendum

Added to Box 26 I. Film and Video. A. “Frank Avruch: Bozo’s Adventures in Asia,” VHS cassette. [No Folder]

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Avruch, Frank #945 7/9/10 Preliminary Listing

Added to Box 26 I. Photographs. A. 2 black and white prints re: FA playing piano, n.d.; includes 2 negatives. [F. 3]

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Avruch, Frank #945 5/10/11 Preliminary Listing Added to Box 26 I. Printed Materials. A. 3 programs, 1988-2004, n.d. [F. 4] B. 2 magazines featuring FA, 1981-2004. C. The Senior Times, newspaper featuring FA, Jan. 2001. D. 2 flyers re: Winthrop High School Reunions, 1995-2005. E. Booklet re: The First Annual Elliot Norton Award, 4/28/83.

II. Correspondence. A. ANS from “Mabel” to FA, 1990; includes color print of FA and friends. [F. 5] B. Card from “Billy and Zee” to FA re: FA’s birthday, n.d.

III. Yearbook. A. Winthrop High School yearbook, 1945.

IV. Photographs. A. Files. 1. “Bozo in Burma,” includes 9 color prints, Feb. 1962. [F. 6] 2. “Bozo in Peru,” includes 23 black and white prints, 12 negatives, n.d. 3. “Bozo in South America,” includes 96 color slides, 1965. [F. 7] 4. “Bozo-Pilgrim Plantation in Plymouth, MA,” includes 7 color slides, n.d. 5. “India - Part, Burma - All,” includes 83 color slides, n.d. [F. 8] 6. “Pakistan - All, India - Part,” includes 88 color slides, n.d. 7. “Thailand - All, Phillipines - All,” includes 79 color slides, n.d. [F. 9] 8. Untitled re: “Bozo” in various countries, includes 16 color slides, 1 negative, 1965. B. General, includes 4 black and white prints re: FA, friends, family, and fans, n.d., color print re: FA with friends, includes ANS from “Mabel” to FA, n.d. An additional photo album is located in the Memorabilia section of this preliminary listing.

V. Film and Video. A. VHS video cassettes. 1. “A Celebration of World Cultures,” voice-over by FA, 5/24/00, includes 2 TLS, 2000, business card. [Loose] 2. “Data General Closing More Aviion Server Sales… with NCD X Terminals,” n.d.

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3. “Frank - Bio 6 min - Great ENT and Good Day Segments,” 1993. 4. “The Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum,” narrated by FA, n.d. 5. “Original Taped Pieces for Frank’s Tribute: Kidney Foundation,” 9/25/85. B. Beta video cassettes. 1. “Compilation of Samples TV Shows Great Ent. S.O.H. Bozo,” n.d. 2. “F. Avruch and the United Way,” 5/12/89. 3. “Frank Avruch: Demo Reel,” 3/12/90. 4. “Wang Ctr. Film Series PSA’s,” n.d.

VI. Electronic Media. A. “Lincoln Portrait - Copland Harvard Wind Ens./ Frank Avruch,” 10/30/83. [Env. 1]

VII. Memorabilia. A. Awards. 1. Plaque re: FA’s induction into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame, 5/16/07; includes clippings, program re: Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony, 2007. [F. 10] 2. Plaque to FA from WCVB TV Boston in appreciation of 35 years of service, n.d. [Loose] Box 27 3. Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for Public Service Programming for “Where There’s Smoke,” hosted by FA, 1981. [Loose] Two additional awards are located in the Oversized Materials section of this preliminary listing. B. “UNICEF Night at the Greatest Show on Earth,” photo album; includes 33 black and white prints; clippings; certificate; TLS, ALS re: UNICEF Circus Benefit, 1970. [Loose]

VIII. Oversized Materials. Pkg. 13 A. Pencil sketch of FA by Judy Bartniki, 2009; includes business card; TLS from Jordan Rich to FA, 5/21/09. B. Humanitarian Award certificate to FA from the Freemasons, 11/16/96. C. Gold Circle Award to FA from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 11/17/10.

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Avruch, Frank #945 3/19/12 Preliminary Listing

Added to Box 27 I. Manuscripts. A. “Interview with Frank Avruch aka Bozo the Clown,” by Jay Blotcher, transcript, TS, 26 p., 8/14/10. [F. 1]

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Avruch, Frank #945 8/5/14 Preliminary Listing

I. Correspondence. Box 28 A. Files; may include TLS; email; printed materials; photographs; manuscripts. 1. Untitled re: HGARC events, 1990-2004. [F. 1] 2. Untitled re: letters to and from friends of FA, [F. 2] 1961-2003. 3. Untitled re: fan letters, 2007-11. 4. Untitled re: note from friend with photocopy of photograph with Bozo the Clown, n.d. 5. Untitled re: book proposal, 1982.

II. Professional Materials. A. Files; may include financial materials; manuscripts; printed materials; correspondence. 1. Untitled re: “Edward the King,” 1998. 2. Untitled re: the Strauss Family, 1988-1998. 3. Untitled re: Great Entertainment TV Spots, n.d. [F. 3-4]

III. Printed Materials. A. Files; may include correspondence; artwork. 1. “Alzheimer’s,” 2000-05. [F. 5] 2. “Bozo,” 2001-08. [F. 6] B. General. 1. 4 flyers, 1987-2007. [F. 7] 2. 2 internet printouts, 2008-10. 3. 3 booklets, 2003 and undated. 4. 3 pamphlets, 1978-2003. 5. Photocopies, 1999 and undated. 6. Clippings, 1981-97. 7. Newspapers, 1981-2001. [F. 8] a. The Boston Globe TV Week, January 1981. b. The Senior Times, Jaunary 2001, 2 copies. c. Shortscapes, December 1984. 8. Magazines. a. Antiques & Collecting Magazine, March 2006. b. Jack and Jill, June 1967. c. Newton, 2004. d. TV Guide, 1976.

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IV. Photographs. A. Files; may include correspondence; printed materials; [F. 9] professional materials. 1. “Bozo P.A. Autographs,” 19 color prints, 2007-12; includes notables: a. Dickinson, Angie. b. Evans, Linda. c. Fairchild, Morgan. d. Kennedy, George. e. Macchio, Ralph. f. Nash, Kevin; includes signed inscription. g. Nielson, Leslie; includes signed inscription. h. Ward, Burt. i. West, Adam. 2. Untitled re: Bozo the Clown and Broadcasting Career; 2 color prints; 2 black and white prints; 1961-2012; includes notable: a. Garson, Greer. B. General. 1. 15 color prints, 1999-2002; n.d.; includes notables: [F. 10] a. Carlisle, Kitty. b. Kaye, Danny. c. Rainer, Luise. 2. 1 black and white print, 1990. 3. 4 contact sheets, 1965 and undated.

V. Memorabilia. A. General. 1. Diplomas. a. Boston University, 1949. [Loose] b. Winthrop High School, 1945. 2. Framed Boston Globe cartoon, 6/22/66. 3. 2 pairs of tap shoes, 1 black pair; 1 white pair; n.d. 4. 1 shoe horn, n.d. 5. 1 plaque to FA for the naming of “The Avruch Room,” 9/28/1985.

VI. Film and Video. A. VHS. Box 29 1. “2 Bozo Shows – First – Matt & Steve in Audience,” n.d. 2. “15th Anniversary of the Great Entertainment – A Tribute to FA Oscar Night at the Roxy,” 3/29/89. 3. “15th Anniversary of the Great Entertainment MAT Segs,” n.d. 4. “2000th Great Ent. Aired 5/26/91 Carousel & SGT York,” 1991. 5. “#4586 Bozo Costume AIDS Docu,” n.d. Avruch, Frank (8/5/14) Page 2 of 3

6. “Cued to Sue,” n.d. [Loose] 7. “The Entertainers – 60 Minutes Special 10-4-91.” 8. “Frank A. Great Ent. Salute,” n.d. 9. “Frank – Retirement Montage,” n.d. 10. “Frank’s Familiar Faces 12/30/88.” 11. “Frank’s Farewell,” 9/7/95. 12. “Frank’s MDA Telethon Dance Routines 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 87, 88, 89.” 13. “G.E. Embarrassing Moment,” n.d. 14. “Israel Sun Open House – FA & Janet Langhart,” n.d. 15. “ (Owner of Bozo), Tribute to FA from Newton Community Access TV – Men TV – Emerson Majestic Theatre,” 5/21/97. 16. “Massachusetts Thanks the Great Entertainer FA,” n.d. 17. “MDA ‘April in Paris’ Dance Routines,” 1995. 18. “NE Great Entertainers 9/18/87.” 19. “Salute to Symphony ’94.” 20. “Salute to Symphony ’95.” 21. “Salute to Symphony 1997.” 22. “Salute to Symphony 1998.” 23. “Video Bio – Warr. by Susan Warnick,” n.d. 24. “World of Difference Body Watch, 1986-1987.” B. DVDs. 1. “FA Golden Circle WCVB-TV,” n.d.

VII. Artwork. Pkg. 14 A. Oversized portrait re: FA, 1983.

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