Biographical file for actor Joseph Priestly
Overview
Biographical file on African American stage and screen actor, Joseph Priestly.
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1976
Condition Description
In good condition
Physical Description
1 folder
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.08 linear feet (1 folder)Includes a resume, photographs, press clippings, and programs previously kept in a binder, compiled by Priestly or by his agent.
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Priestly was an African American actor who appeared Off Broadway and in bit parts in films, commercials, and television shows.
Arrangement
Arranged as received (in order as found in the original binder).
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Custodial History
Ownership prior to this acquisition is unknown.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2022MT-73. Purchased from Auger Down Books with the Frank E. Chase Bequest, 2022 March 28.
Processing Information
This collection was processed to a basic level with minimal rehousing, organization, and preservation. (Melanie Wisner, 2022)
Subject
- Priestly, Joseph (Person)
- Title
- Biographical file for actor Joseph Priestly, 1957-1976 (MS Thr 2186): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2022 April 15
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- eng
- EAD ID
- hou03459
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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