Research Catalog

Fran Lee papers

Title
Fran Lee papers, 1925-1994.
Author
Lee, Fran, 1910-
Supplementary Content
Finding Aid

Details

Additional Authors
  • Allen, Steve, 1921-2000.
  • Ameche, Don.
  • Carson, Johnny, 1925-2005.
  • Douglas, Mike.
  • Henderson, Skitch, 1918-2005.
  • Langford, Frances.
  • Menonomous (Organization)
  • WPIX (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
  • WNEW (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
Description
10.52 linear feet (18 boxes, 1 oversized folder), 50 vhs tapes
Summary
Fran Lee (née Frances Lederman, 1910-2010) was an actress, model, consumer advocate, and television personality who appeared on early television programs as "Mrs. Fix-It." The collection dates from 1925 to 1994 and contains correspondence, professional files, video tapes, and films.
Subject
  • Lee, Fran, 1910-
  • Broadcast journalism > New York (State) > New York
  • Consumer education > New York (State) > New York
  • Home economics > New York (State) > New York
  • Television advertising > New York (State) > New York
  • Television in home economics > New York (State) > New York
  • Television personalities > New York (State) > New York
  • Women's television programs > New York (State) > New York
Genre/Form
  • Commercials.
  • Community affairs.
  • Editorials.
  • Instruction.
  • Interviews.
  • Live shows.
  • Motion pictures.
  • Outtakes.
  • Panel discussions.
  • Quiz shows.
  • Series.
  • Talk shows.
  • Videotapes.
Access (note)
  • Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
  • Researchers must use VHS copies of moving image materials.
Additional Formats (note)
  • available on VHS videotape.
Source (note)
  • Lee, Fran
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
  • Cataloging updated
Call Number
MssCol 1717
OCLC
NYPW93-A37
Author
Lee, Fran, 1910-
Title
Fran Lee papers, 1925-1994.
Restricted Access
Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Access
Researchers must use VHS copies of moving image materials.
Additional Formats
Most moving images available on VHS videotape.
Finding Aids
Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
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Finding Aid
Occupation
Television journalists.
Actors.
Added Author
Allen, Steve, 1921-2000.
Ameche, Don.
Carson, Johnny, 1925-2005.
Douglas, Mike.
Henderson, Skitch, 1918-2005.
Langford, Frances.
Menonomous (Organization)
WPIX (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
WNEW (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
Research Call Number
MssCol 1717
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