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The Inventory of the Fred Astaire Collection #767

The Inventory of the Fred Astaire Collection #767

The Inventory

of the

Fred Astaire

Collection

#767

Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center /'

Astaire, Fred July, 1980 #767 I. SCRAPBOOKS

(All include tearsheets and newsclippings of advertisements;

reviews and related stories; newsclippings on ,

then Lady Charles Cavendish, and correspondence, Most

printed items from U,S, newspaperst some English and AustralianJ

Package //1 A. Black leather scrapbook: "" and "" 1933 0

7 telegrams, 1 TLS incl,:

Berman, Pandro telegram Dec, 8, 1933

Brock, Louis (screenwriter) 2 telegrams Nov, 28, Dec. 23, 1933

TLS Nov, 13, 1933

Hayward, Leland (agent, producer)

2 telegrams Nov. 10, Dec. 29, 1933

" on the Air". Mimeo typescript. Nov. 4, 1933. 16 p.

Schwartz, Arthur (producer, composer) telegram Dec. 25, 1933

Package /12 B. Black scrapbook with tan leather spine: "" 1936

Package #3 C. Black leather scrapbook: "" 1932-1933 (stage production)

includes publicity clippings, reviews, photos of theatres (Wilbur

in and Ethel Barrymore in New York), box office statement,

sheet music, , Theatre World magazine December, 1933, news-

clippings on FA's marriage and correspondence.

21 telegrams, 6 TLS, 2 CTL, 1 ALS, incl.:

Astaire, Ann (mother) telegram July 13, 1933

Dietz, Howard (librettist) telegram July 12, 1933

Ephraim, Lee 12 telegrams ~fuy 3, May 11, May 23, May 29, May 31,

June 3, June 6, June 10, June 19, June 27, July 4, July 11, 1933

5 TLS April 18, May 2, May 12, June 1, June 10, 1933 Page 2

Package /13 c. "Gay Divorce" 1932-1933 correspondence (cont.)

Ephraim, Lee To telegram May 26, 1933

FA to Lee Ephraim CTL May 18, 1933 with Luce, Claire

CTL to Fred Astaire May 16, 1933

Hayward, Leland telegram May 18, 1933 Po~ter, Linda (Mrs. Cole) Telegram Nov 22, 1932 Package /14 D. Black scrapbo.ok with tan leather spine: "Gay Divorcee" 1934 (film)

Package 115 E. Black scrapbook with tan leather spine~ "" 1935

Song scores, carbon typescript copies of telegrams, 10 p.,

32 telegrams, 1 ALS, 1 TLS, incl.:

Astaire, Ann (mother) telegram Nov. 16, 1934

Cagney, James 2 telegrams Nov. 7, 1934; April 15, 1935

George, Duke of Kent, and Marina, Duchess of Kent telegram

in third person Dec. 1, 1934 Goldwyn, Samuel telegram March 14, 1935 [Oberon?] Merle telegram April 8, 1935

O'Brien, Pat telegram Nov. 21, 1934

Oelrichs, Marjorie telegram Nov. 16, 1934

Selznick, David 0. telegram Oct. 17, 1934

Package /16 F. Black scrapbook with tan leather spine: "Swing Time"

24 telegrams, 2 TLS, incl.:

Astaire, Adele telegram signed "Delly," Sept. 23, 1936. See also Cavendish. Astaire, Ann (mother) telegram Oct. 10, 1936

Berman, Pandro S. (producer) 2 telegrams August 4, August 24,

1936

Cavendish, Lord and Lady Charles (Adele Astaire) telegram

Oct. 7, 1936

Crawford, Robert (president of Crawford Music) TLS

June 26, 1936; telegra~ Oct. 13, 1936 Fred Astaire Page 3

Package /16 F. "Swing Time" correspondence (cont.)

Hayward, Leland telegram Aug. 24, 1936

[Stevens j George S. 2 telegrams Aug. 23, Aug. 28, 1936

Logan, Josh telegram Oct. 25, 1935

Pan, Hermes (choreographer) 2 telegrams Aug. 4, Aug. 23, 1936

Sothern, Ann and Roger Pryor telegram Oct. 7, 1935

Package 117 G. "" 1935

36 telegrams, 1 TLS, incl.:

Berlin, Irving TLS (initialed) Oct. 15, 1935; 2 telegrams

Aug. 6, Sept. 30, 1935

Berman, Pandro s. (producer) 4 telegrams July 23, July 30,

Aug. 12, Aug. 22, 1935

Cagney, James telegram Jan. 21, 1936

George, Duke of Kent telegram January 22, 1936

Pan, Hermes (choreographer) telegram Aug. 10, 1935

Sandrich, Mark (director) 4 telegrams July 21, Aug. 11,

Aug. 14, Aug. 18, 1935

Swope, Herbert Bayard telegram Sept. 8, 1935

Webb, Clifton telegram January 22, 1935

Package 117 H. "To Fred Astaire From His Vienna Public" April 1936. Brown leather

autograph book with many signatures on 34 p. and hand-lettered

pages offering congratulations in German and English on the

birth of Fred Astaire, Jr.

II. COSTUMES

Carton /11 A. "" 1948

Green tweed jacket with matching vest, both with brown leather

buttons, red plaid kilt and sporran worn in "My One and

Only Highland Fling" production number. .-=~- ..

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,.

\. Fred Astaire Page 4

Box Ill B. "Blue Skies" 1946

Blue jacket and cream slacks worn in "Heat Wave" production

number with .

C. "Finian's Rainbow" 1968

Light olive jacket with grey-green sash, brown vest, green

corduroy pants, and brown suede dancing shoes, with side

buckle, signed inside "Fred Astaire '74".

D. "USO tour"

Green army jacket

E. "Ziegfeld " 1946

Black jacket, knickers and pants from " Blues"

production number.

F. Other

Orange pants with coral red rope sash and black calf dancing

shoes signed "Fred Astaire '45"

/ /

Astaire, Fred

Addenda Jan, 19, 1981

Gift of Adele Astaire

I. LETTERS (Folder #1)

Box 1 A, Seymour, Lady Katharine, Lady-In-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth

the Queen Mother ALS Oct, 20, 1954 conveying the Queen's

"sympathy in your tragic loss" (death of FA's wife Phyllis)

B, Signed "Unknown" ALS to Fred and Adele Astaire with clipping of

review of "Love Letters'', a musical featuring Fred and Adele

Astaire, postmarked Toronto, Ont., Oct, 21, 1921. Clipping

is from New York Times, Oct, 5, 1921,

II, PRINTED MATTER (Folder #2)

25 clippings, reviews, ads, 1 program concerning FA, his career,

and his family, 1928-1979, I

ASTAIRE, FRED

Addendum: March 27, 1981 Gift of John Stuart Burns, Richard McKenzie

Carton #i I. COSTUME: Black cloth coat with brown fur collar worn by Fred Astaire to sing "A Fine Romance 11

Addendum: July 1985 Purchase.

Box 1 Letter

Astaire, Fred ALS, "Sunday" to Johnny [Green] the composer. On Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer letterhead. Apologising for a "run-in" which he blames on "the outcome of temperamental anxiety of the opening day of this picture." (#3)

Addendum July 1993 Gift of Robert D. Klineman

Box 1 Video "Fred Astaire: An American Classic "Let's and Dance'". Tape of CBS Special.

1 Astaire, Fred #767 9/22/04 Preliminary Listing

Added to Box 1

I. Manuscripts. [F. 8] A. "Notes on the Austrian Roots ofthe [sic] Fred Astaire's Family," by Alessandra Garofalo; Jtme 2004.

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' Astaire, Fred #767 1/25112 Preliminary Listing

Added to Box 1

I. Printed Materials. A. "Fred Astaire and : Modernizing Class," by Adam Knee, chapter from GLAMOUR IN A GOLDEN AGE: MOVIE STARS OF THE , 2011. [F. 1]

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Astaire, Fred #767 5/12/16 Preliminary Listing

I. Memorabilia (see also: XII: Oversized Materials). Box 2 A. Clothing and Accessories. [Loose] 1. Shoes worn by Fred Astaire in "," 1934; includes photograph and descriptive plaque reading: "[ ... ] his first leading role in a motion picture. These shoes, signed on the insoles, were worn by Astaire when he introduced "The Continental." 2. Shoes worn by Ginger Rogers in "Roberta," 1935;'includes photograph and descriptive plaque reading: "[ ... ] Both the Astaire and Rogers shoes were featured in a worldwide publicity tour promoting RKO Pictures in the 1930's." 3. 1 black gladiator sandal, left foot, n.d. 4. 1 white leather men's dancing shoe, right foot, n.d. 5. Straw boater hat, n.d.; includes photograph. Box 3 6. Black collapsible top hat, n.d. 7. Black bowler hat, n.d.; includes photograph. 8. Black top hat from the film "Top Hat," 1935 - 2006; includes correspondence, financial materials, photograph. 9. Bowtie, black, n.d. 10. Wood pipe and 2 extendable cigarette holders. Box4 11. 2 hair pieces, from "Sitk Stockings," n.d. 12. 4 large, 3 small button covers and 2 cuff links, black with gold borders, in arrowhead box monogrammed "F.A.," n.d. 13. Navy blue clutch monogrammed "AA," [Adele Astaire?]; includes correspondence, n.d. 14. Metal flask funnel in leather sheath, n.d. 15 . Black tuxedo, wool faded to navy blue; includes tuxedo pants with silk stripe, tuxedo jacket with silk lapels, white cotton pleated tuxedo shirt, black bow tie, n.d.; includes photograph. 16. Black wool pants belonging to Ginger Rogers, n.d. Box 5 B. Award from , clear plaque with image ofFA, 1981. C. Souvenirs. 1. Paperboard wall decoration depicting FA's Hollywood Walk ofFame star, n.d. 2. Clock, silver with image ofFA on face, n.d. 3. Metronome, wood, n.d.; includes correspondence and note reading "'s Metronome, a gift to me from Michael Feinstein (4/17/11)."

Astaire, Fred (5/12/16) Page 1 of 10 4. Drafting compass set in black leather case with green interior used by art director , n.d.; includes correspondence, 2011. 5. Carving set: knife and fork in padded box, n.d. 6. Toy viewmaster movie viewer, ofFA, Dancing Till Midnight, n.d. 7. Stone tile removed from FA's home in Valley Center, CA, n.d.; includes correspondence. D. Nametags. 1. Name tent reading Robin Astaire, n.d. 2. Bronze nameplate, reads: "Petrov I Premier Danseur Acadernie de Ballet," prop from "Shall We Dance?" on black stand, n.d. 3. Lanyard from the Fred Astaire Conference, 2008. E. Figurines. I. Ceramic music box, bear in tuxedo atop a , labeled "Fred Abear," 1984. 2. Pewter figurine ofFA, titled "Royal Hampshire," n.d. 3. Ceramic figurine ofFA in a tux, n.d. 4. Ceramic figurine ofFA in "The Barkleys of Broadway," from the Avon: Images ofHollywood series, 1976. F. Dolls. Box6 1. FA in tuxedo with bowler hat, from "The Barkleys of Broadway," 1976. [Loose] 2. Ginger Rogers in pink evening gown from "The Barkleys of Broadway," 1976. G. Magnet, "Fred & Adele Astaire: A Youthful Brother & Sister in New Songs & Distinctive Dances," ca. 1916, n.d. [Env. 1]

II. Artwork. A. Paintings. 1. White card with red heart and a yellow daisy threaded through it, against red background, signed "For Bud, my love, Dellie- A. Astaire," framed, n.d.; includes printed material. (F. I] 2. Acrylic on canvas, green, black, and white image ofFA , by Mark Cargill, 2003. [F. 2] B. Drawings. I. "Amphitheatre," charcoal on paper, n.d. 2. Fred and Adele Astaire and two children, charcoal and pencil on scraped and oiled paper, signed "To Chas. Bannister, Best Wishes Fred & Adele Astaire" by Sava, n.d. C. Prints. 1. Photocopy of ink caricature, titled "Fred & Luann," n.d. 2. Stylized image of Fred and Adele Astaire, back of paper printed "Franklin P. Adams," n.d. D. Collages. 1. Cut-out photographs of Fred and Adele Astaire from newspapers and magazines, n.d.

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lll. Scrapbooks; may include printed material; correspondence; photographs; legal materials; manuscripts; professional materials; artwork (see also: XII: Oversized Materials). Box 7 A. "Band Wagon (193 1)- Flying Down to Rio," 57 p.; includes notable: [F. 1-2] 1. David 0. Selznik. B. "Behind the Scenes 1 -(Family)," 95 p., 1935-2011. [F. 3-4] c. "Behind the Scenes 2 - (Family/Ann)," 63 p., 1936-2007; includes notables: [F. 5-6] 1. Clark, Petula (color print). 2. Kennedy, John F (black and white print). 3. Presley, Elvis (color print). 4. Sinatra, Frank (color print). 5. Travolta, John (color print). D. "Behind the Scenes 3- WWII, Mise," 80 p., 1944-2008. [F. 7-8] E. "Behind the Scenes 4- Letters and cards to Helene Geilus," 73 p., 1949-1 994. [F. 9-1 0] F. "Early Life/- 1," 46 p., 1897-2005. [F. 11-1 2] G. "Early LifeNaudeville- 2," 34 p. , 1915-1917. [F. 13-14] H. "EarlyLifeNaudeville - 3, AdelePortraits,"29p., 1916-1958. [F.15] I. "Flying Down to Rio I Pan I Gay Divorcee," 72 p., 1933-1 993; includes notables: [F. 16-17] 1. Pan, Hermes. 2. Smith, Paul Gerard. Box 8 J. "Follow the Fleet I Packard Hour I Swing Time," 61 p., 1935- 1945. [F. 1-2] K. "Gay Divorce," 40 p. , 1933-1994. [F. 3-4] L. "Lady Be Good- ," 39 p., 1927-2007. [F. 5] M. "Miscellaneous," 58 p., 1936-2004. [F. 6-7] N. "Passing Show of 1918- Lady Be Good," 40 p., 1918-2007. [F. 8] 0. "Roberta I Top Hat," 65 p., 1932-2005. [F. 9-10] P. " - Ghost Story," 85 p. , 1957-2005. [F. 11-12] Q. "Shall We Dance- You'll Never Get Rich," 95 p., 1937-1940; includes notables: [F. 13-14] 1. Berlin, Irving. 2. Gershwin, George. 3. Hayw01th, Rita. 4. Pan, Hermes. 5. Powell, Eleanor. 6. Rogers, Ginger. 7. Stevens, George. R. "Television," 80 p., 1959-20 12; includes notables: [F. 15-1 6] 1. Arnaz, Desi. 2. Kelly, Gene. 3. Lemmon, Jack.

Astaire, Fred (5112116) Page 3 of 10 4. Streisand, Barbara. Box 9 s. "Television - 2," 62 p., 1969-2012; includes electronic media; notables: [F. 1-2] 1. Chase, Barrie. T. "You' ll Never Get Rich- Royal Wedding," 95 p., 1957-2004. (F. 3-4] u. Re: Barrie Chase, 95 p., 1957-2011. [F. 5-6] v. Re: Ginger Rogers, 22 p., n.d. [F. 7] W. Re: press clippings, 25 p., ca. 1943 - 1980. [F. 8]

IV. Printed Material (see al.so: XII: Oversized Materials). A. Files. 1. "Astaire, Fred," 1920-2004; includes manuscripts; correspondence; photographs. [F. 9] 2. "Printed Matter," 1936-2005; includes manuscripts; correspondence; subfiles: a. "A Night to Remember," 1936. b. Re: FA recipes from "Celebrity Cookbook," n.d. c. Re: FA in media, n.d. d. Re: FA photographs, 2005; includes photographs, correspondence. 3. Re: 1968 Tribune profile, n.d. [F. 10] 4. Re: articles about FA, 1936-2004. 5. Re: articles about awards and hometown, 2003-2005; includes correspondence. 6. Re: celebrity heights insert from Look, 1939. 7. Re: kin from Prussia, n.d.; includes photographs. 8. Re: later life and Letter of authenticity for drafting set, 2004; includes correspondence. 9. Re: Film honoring FA, clippings, 1973-2004; includes correspondence; printed material. [F. 11] 10. Re: Parade story, 1957. 11. Re: Radio Guide story, 1937. 12. Re: signature ofFA , n.d. 13. Re: tabloid articles, 1973-1986. 14. Re: Theatre Arts Monthly , n.d. 15. Re: Truth and Consequences, and The New Movie Magazine, 1935-1937. 16. Re: wives/romances, 1955-1987; includes notable: a. Kelly, Gene. B. Magazines, multiple issues featuring articles re: FA. Box 10 1. 1917-1936(6). [F. 1] 2. 1936-1941 (6). [F. 2] 3. 1960-2001 (6). [F. 3] C. Booklets. 1. "The Fred Astaire Story: His Life, His Films, His Friends," souvenir guide to Radio 2 biography, 1975. [F. 4]

Astaire, Fred (5112116) Page 4 of 10 2. "Funny Face," 1927. 3. "How to Dance the Cha Cha Cha," 1959. 4. "The Pleasure of his Company," merchandising manual and press book, 1961. 5. "Previewing 'Top Hat,"' 1935. 6. "Souvenir Map Guide to the Fabulous Homes of the Stars," ca. 1971. 7. "Top Hat," 8/ 1611935. D. Programs. 1. Golden Anniversary Award Dinner, re: Mutual of Omaha Special Public Service Award to Fred Astaire, 1959. [F. 5] 2. Film Society ofLincoln Center, Fred Astaire Gala, 1973. 3. The , 1978; includes clippings. 4. American Fil m Institute Life Achievement Award Dinner, 2 programs, 1981. [F. 6] 5. Fred Astaire: His Daughter's Tribute, 2001. E. Comic Books. 1. Am Saba's Neil the Horse Comics and Stories: "Fred Astaire Tribute," parts one and two, 1985-1986. [F. 7] F. Postcard, n.d. G. Pamphlet, 2008. H. Fliers. 1. "Fred and Adele Astaire: The Youthful Brother and Sister," 1915, n.d. 2. "Swing Time," n.d. 3. "TV Guide," n.d. I. Menu, Olde Johnson Hotel Cafe, 7/30/2006; includes correspondence. J. Sheet Music, "," n.d. K. Internet printout re: eBay description of"The Gay Divorce" script, 2003. L. Newspaper clippings, 1937-1 987. [F. 8] M. Magazine clippings, 1936-1 973, n.d. N. Large scrapbook clippings, n.d. 0. Posters. 1. "Follow the Fleet," 1936. [F. 9] 2. "Let's Dance," 1950. 3. "," 3 posters, 1957.

V. Photographs (see also: XII: Oversized Materials). A. Files. 1. Re: Astaire/Rogers dance sequence, n.d. [Env. 1] 2. Re: FA's later career, n.d. [F. 10] 3. Re: rare photos of Astaire, 2005, n.d.; includes correspondence, notables: a. Hepburn, Audrey. b. Minnelli, Liza. c. Rogers, Gi nger.

Astaire, Fred (5112/16) Page 5 of 10 4. Re: stills from film, n.d. B. Ann Astaire, 2 black-and-white prints, n.d. [F. 11) c. Adele Astaire, 9 black-and-white prints, 1920, n.d. D. Others, 4 black-and-white prints, 2 color prints, n.d.; includes notables: [F. 12) 1. Gershwin, George. 2. Hepburn, Audrey. 3. Kelly, Gene. E. Black-and-white photograph sheet ofFA and Ginger Rogers, n.d. [F. 13] F. 9 black-and-white prints ofFA and Adele Astaire, n.d. [F. 14] G. Portraits ofFA, 14 black-and-white, 1 color, 1920-1959, n.d.; includes notable: [F. 15) 1. Pan, Hermes. H. 9 black-and-white prints of Mickey, Susan, and the kids, 1938-1941. [Env. 2) I. Easter wedding, 2 black-and-white prints, 1948. [F. 16) J. "Gay Divorcee," 1 black-and-white print, n.d. K. "Lady, Be Good," 1 black-and-white print, n.d. L. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," 1 color print, n.d. M. "," 1 black-and-white print, 1941. N. FA and Barrie Chase, 1 black-and-white prints, 1959, n.d. [F. 17] Box 11 0. Slides re: FA. I. Files. a. "Fred Astaire, MF. Paddy. LA May, 1978," 38 black-and- white slides. [F. 1] 2. 172 color slides, n.d.

VI. Audio Materials. A. Records. 1. "Another Evening with Fred Astaire," 33 1/3 rpm, 1959. [Loose] 2. "Astaire Time," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. 3. "The Bandwagon," 78 rpm, n.d. 4. "Cut! Outtakes from Hollywood's Greatest Musicals," 33 1/ 3 rpm, 1976.

5. "Dancing in the Dark," 33 1/3 rpm, 1952; includes manuscripts. 6. "Dancing, Swinging, Singing, Romancing," 33 1/ 3 rpm, 1982. 7. "Easter Parade Interview," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. 8. "An Evening with Fred Astaire," autographed, 33 1/3 rpm, 1958. 9. "An Evening with Fred Astaire," 33 1/ 3 rpm, 1958. 10. "Everybody Cha Cha Cha (instructions enclosed)," 33 1/ 3 rpm, 1959. 11. "," 78 rpm, n.d. 12. "Hollywood on the Air- Top Hat," 33 1/3 rpm, 1935. 13. "Hollywood Park's Greatest Hits," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. 14. "Howard Roberts & The Howard Roberts Quartet," 45 rpm, n.d.

Astaire, Fred (5/ 12/16) Page 6 of 10 15. "Just Like Taking Candy from a Baby," 78 rpm, n.d. 16. "Merengues & Mambos- Dance Studio Orchestra," 33 1/3 rpm, 1959. 17. "Mr. Top Hat," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. 18. "," 45 rpm, n.d. 19. "On the Beach," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. ; includes manuscripts. 20. "Once a Year Night," 45 rpm, 1979. 21. "The Piccolino," 78 rpm, n.d. 22. Promotional record, "Astaire voice track introduction," ''Night Train," 45 rpm, n.d. 23. "Radiola- Hollywood is in the Air," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. (2 copies). 24. '" S Wonderful, ' S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin," 33 1/3 rpm, 1972. 25. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," 33 1/3 rpm soundsheet, 1982. 26. "Seeing is Believing," 78 rpm, 1951; includes manuscripts. 27. "Slue Foot, From the 20111 Century Film Daddy Long Legs,"45 rpm, n.d. 28. "Star Interview- Side One with , Side Two Fred Astaire," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d.; includes manuscripts. 29. "That'll Get It," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. 30. "That Face,"45 rpm, n.d. 31. "Three Evenings with Fred Astaire," excerpts, 45 rpm, n.d. 32. "Three Evening with Fred Astaire," 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. 33. "Three Little Words," interview with FA, 33 1/3 rpm, n.d. 34. "The Yam Step," 78 rpm, n.d .. B. Cassettes. I. "Astaire," tapes 1-9, 11-13, n.d. 2. "Astaire Radio 2," n.d. 3. "Ava Gift Book," n.d. 4. " An Evening with Fred Astaire," 2009. 5. "Fred Astaire Interview by Helen Rayburn," 1980. 6. "Fred Astaire- Quotes," n.d. 7. " III," n.d. C. CDs. 1. "An Evening with Fred Astaire," n.d.

VII. Film and Video. A. VHS. 1. " Another Evening with Fred Astaire," n.d. 2. " Fred Astaire Interview 20/20," n.d. 3. "The Fred Astaire Show," 1968. B. DVDs. 1. "Fred Astaire, May 10, 1899-, 1987." C. Fujifilm Hi8 MPs. 1. "Astaire' s Attic" (2), n.d. 2. "Ava," n.d.

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VIII. Manuscripts. Box 12 A. ''Notes on the Austrian Roots of the Fred Astaire's Family" by Alessandro Garofalo, TS, 2004. [F. 1] B. Screenplays. 1. "Blue Skies," TS with holograph notes, approx. 80 p., 1945. [F. 2] 2. "An Evening with Fred Astaire," TS, 100 p., 1958-2004; includes correspondence. 3. "," TS, 120 p., 1977. [F. 3] 4. "Follow the Fleet," TS with holograph notes, 149 p., 1935. [F. 4] 5. "Gay Divorce," TS, 200 p. , 1934. [F. 5] 6. "Rock ' n Roll Lover," TS, 25 p. , n.d.; includes printed materials. C. Script. 1. "Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences 42"d Annual Awards," final script, TS, 175 p. , 4/7/ 1970. [F. 6] D. Transcript. 1. "Hollywood Film Industry Oral History Project: The Reminiscences of Fred Astaire," TS, 75 p., 1985. [F. 7] E. Drafts. 1. "Art Gallery Daze," TS, approx. 20 p., n.d.; includes correspondence. [F. 8] F. Music Scores. 1. "Let's Face the Music and Dance" by , approx. 3 p., n.d. [F. 9] 2. Musicals, "Top Hat" songs, 16 p., n.d.; includes photographs, personalized binder. [F. 10]

IX. Correspondence. A. Files. 1. Re: Astaire travel journal transcripts from Richard McKenzie, TLS, ANS, 2000-2003, n.d. [F. 11] 2. Re: Michael Russell, ALS, TL, 1992-2005, n.d.; includes printed materials. ... .). Re: Michael Russell 's collection ofFA, TLS, 2002-2003; printed materials. 4. Re: Richard McKenzie, ALS, TLS, 2001, n.d.; includes printed materials. B. General, 7 letters, ALS, ANS, TN, TLS, 2006, n.d.; includes photographs. [F. 12] X. Professional Materials (see also: XII: Oversized Materials). A. Business Cards, n.d. [F. 13] B. Advance Studio Information, "Flying Down to Rio," n.d. C. Schedule, "The Fred Astaire Show," belonged to Barrie Chase. D. Press Kit, "Shall We Dance," n.d.

Astaire, Fred (5/12/16) Page 8 of 10 XI. Legal Materials. A. Files. 1. Re: Will ofFred Astaire, 7/24/1987; includes correspondence; subtile: [F. 14] a. Re: photographs of Ginger Rogers and FA, n.d. 2. Re: FA's contract with , 1957. [F. 15] 3. Re: Phyllis Potter divorce, 1933; includes printed material; correspondence; subfiles: [F. 16-17] a. Re: response to motion to dismiss, 1933. b. Re: motion to dismiss against Phyllis Potter, 1933. c. Re: court transcripts in the matter of Phyllis Potter's petition for divorce, 1933. d. Re: correspondence about Phyllis Potter's divorce. e. Re: correspondence about custody letter fo1m Phyllis Potter, 1933. f. Re: letter to Phyllis Potter to stop divorce and custody proceedings, n.d. g. Re: notes and sketches, n.d. h. Re: untitled court orders pertaining to Phyllis Potter divorce, 1933. 1. Re: correspondence and other materials pertaining to Phyllis Potter. J. Re: clippings pertaining to Potter divorce, 1933. k. Re: untitled cow1 order pertaining to custody ofEliphalet Nott Potter, Jr., 1933.

XII. Oversized Materials. A. Photographs. Pkg. 9 1. Photograph collage of Fred Astaire and text reading "SENSATIONAL: Fred defies the law of gravity in his fabulous ceiling dance," n.d. Pkg. 10 2. Black-and-white print ofFA and Ginger Rogers, n.d. 3. 9 photocopies of contact sheets ofFA and Barrie Chase in studio, n.d. 4. Black-and-white print ofFA , n.d. Pkg. 11 5. Black-and-white print of Ann Astaire, n.d. 6. Black-and-white print of Ann Astaire, 1927. 7. Black-and-white print of Adele Astaire, n.d. 8. Color print ofFA with a dog, n.d. 9. Color print ofFA with other performers, 1961. 10. 2 color prints ofFA with Barrie Chase, n.d. 11. Color print ofFA with Barrie Chase, n.d. 12. Color print ofFA with Barrie Chase, n.d. 13. TV Guide cover portrait ofFA with Barrie Chase, n.d. B. Printed Material. 1. Posters.

Astaire, Fred (5112/16) Page 9 of 10 Pkg. 12 a. "Top Hat," 2 posters, 1 photocopy, 1935, n.d. b. " The Classic Fi lms: RKO Films of Fred Astaire," n.d. c. "That's Entertainment," 1974. d. " Follow the Fleet," 1936. e. "Shall We Dance," 1937. f. "Swing Time," 1936. c. Scrapbooks. Pkg. 13 1. "The Astaire Story," autographed, 2 scrapbooks, 1953; includes audio materials, artwork. 2. "Scrapbook" re: Easter Parade, BarkJeys of Broadway, Belle of New York, Royal Wedding, Native American cover, 1944-1952, n.d.; includes printed materials, notables: a. Garland, Judy. b. Hutton, Betty. c. Powell, Jane. d. Rogers, Ginger. D. Professional Materials. Pkg. 14 1. Chart of film "Top Hat," 1935; includes correspondence.

E. Memorabi Iia. Pkg.8 1. Metal sign reading "Fred Astaire Fan Parking Only: All Others Have Two Left Feet," n.d. 2. Clothing and Accessories. Pkg. 15 a. Black overcoat made in and worn by FA in "Purple Taxi" and light blue button-down shirt, n.d. Pkg. 16 b. Beige-and-gold button-down vest, n.d. Pkg. 17 c. Barrie Chase' s magenta sequined dress designed by Jean Louie and brown shawl with black tassels, n.d. Pkg. 18 d. Yellow-and-brown houndstooth jacket, n.d. Pkg. 19 e. Black overcoat donated to Silver Screen Film Society Auction by the Estate of Fred Astaire, n.d.

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