Biographical Information and Related Ephemera, 1910 - 1994
Dates
- 1910 - 1994
Scope and Contents
Autobiographies, biographies, obituaries and resumes by and about Ralph Berton Folder #1. Newspaper articles about Berton in Folder #2. Medical reports relating to Berton's declining health, dating from the 1980s in Folder #3. Chess matches with Dizzy Gillespie, chess Grand Master Larry Evans and several others transcribed by Berton in Folder #4. Contracts, including contract for Berton screen play to Dangerous Corner (RKO, 1934?) in Folder #6. Family ephemera in remaining folders of box. Vic Berton discography in Folder #9
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is partially open for use. Some of the materials in the unprocessed portions of the collection are fragile. Contact the Institute for details or to make a request.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Berton, Ralph
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