Philip F. Lord papers

  • Creator Names Lord, Philip F. (Philip Francis), 1879-1968.
  • Title Philip F. Lord papers [manuscript], 1880-1979, bulk 1901-1979.
  • Physical description
    • 3 linear ft. (4 boxes)
    • 1 sound recording.
  • Access and usage restrictions For listening purposes, it is necessary to use a copy, not the original (and to have a listening copy made if one is not available).
  • Collection summary Chiefly scrapbooks consisting largely of newspaper clippings and theatrical programs, reflecting all stages of Lord's career, including his early stage career in California, later activities in Pennsylvania, and residency in Chicago beginning in the early 1930s, where he became active in radio and television dramas; together with correspondence, primarily brief notes, from conservative politicians and others. Scrapbook also include some photographs and handbills about Philip Lord's acting career in theater, radio, and television, chiefly in Chicago and the Midwest, and to his membership in entertainers' organizations. Also present are a journal written aboard the USS New York (25 p, ca. 1943), a few incoming cards and letters, and a sound recording of a speech given by Lord to a meeting of A.F.R.A.
  • Finding Aids Note Descriptive inventory available.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, includes the Philip F. Lord photograph collection (1980.0118).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mrs. Philip Lord (M1973.0021).
  • Names Lord, Philip F. (Philip Francis), 1879-1968 Archives.
  • Subjects
    • Actors Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Charities Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Families Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Motion picture actors and actresses United States 20th century.
    • Radio actors and actresses Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Television actors and actresses Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • World War, 1939-1945.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Social conditions 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Audiotapes. aat
    • Handbills. aat
    • Notebooks. aat
    • Photographic prints. aat
    • Programs (documents) aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.