Paula Stone papers - Archives West (original) (raw)
Overview of the Collection
Creator
Stone, Paula.
Title
Paula Stone papers
Dates
1920-1981 (inclusive)
19201981
Quantity
2.8 cubic feet (5 boxes)
Collection Number
06012
Summary
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
Languages
English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Paula Stone Sloan (1916- ), the daughter of actor Fred Stone, began her film acting career in juvenile roles and later appeared in Westerns including "Hopalong Cassidy" and in "B" movies. She became a radio personality in the 1940s and in 1945 began a career as a Broadway producer with a revival of "Red Mill," which starred her sister Dorothy Stone. Professionally, Sloan used the name Paula Stone.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains 2 audiotapes of Stone's radio interviews of 10 producers and actors including Cecil B. De Mille, Walt Disney, and Ronald Reagan; 6 scrapbooks of photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia of her acting and producing careers; photographs, including several of Phil Silvers in the play "Top Banana," which was produced by Stone; 3 bound volumes of sheet music by various composers; certificates; and a 16 mm home movie.
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Restrictions on Use
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Preservation Note
System Requirements
Radio interviews -- Audiocassette tapes.
Home movie -- Film -- 16 mm.
Related Materials
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Paula Stone at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition Information
Processing Note
Processing Information
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures.
- Radio broadcasting.
- Theater -- Production and direction.
Personal Names
- Silvers, Phil, 1911-1985.
- Stone, Dorothy.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiotapes.
- Motion pictures.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
- Sheet music.
Occupations
- Motion picture actors and actresses.
- Radio broadcasters.
- Theatrical producers and directors.
Titles within the Collection
- Hopalong Cassidy (Motion picture)
- Red mill.
- Top banana.
Other Creators
Personal Names
- Astaire, Fred -- Interview.
- Barrymore, Lionel, 1878-1954 -- Interview.
- Cantor, Eddie, 1892-1964 -- Interview.
- DeMille, Cecil B. (Cecil Blount), 1881-1959 -- Interview.
- Disney, Walt, 1901-1966 -- Interview.
- Kelly, Gene, 1912-1996 -- Interview.
- Lloyd, Harold, 1893-1971 -- Interview.
- Reagan, Ronald -- Interview.
- Stone, Fred, 1873-1959 -- Interview.
- Wynn, Ed, 1886-1966 -- Interview.