Laura Hunt Ramsey collection
00-1999-03-0
Scope and Contents
Laura Hunt Ramsey performed in Litchfield Summer Theatre productions during the 1952 season. Among the cast was Calvert DeForest, who became nationally known in the 1980s through his appearances as Larry (Bud) Melman on Late Night with David Letterman. The collection consists of news clippings, theater programs, post cards, and photographs relating to the Summer Theatre and Litchfield. There is also a drawing by Leonard Altobell of himself.
Dates
- created: 1952
- Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1999
Creator
- Ramsey, Laura Hunt (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright has been transferred to the Litchfield Historical Society for materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Extent
3.00 folders
0.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
The materials are unarranged.
Source of Acquisition
Laura Hunt Ramsey
Method of Acquisition
Gift
Accruals and Additions
Laura Hunt Ramsey made an initial donation (1999-3-0) in August, 1999. She donated photographs in November, 1999 (1999-6-0).
Existence and Location of Originals
multi-part note content
Other Descriptive Information
This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Subject
- Litchfield Summer Theatre (Litchfield, Conn.) (Organization)
- DeForest, Calvert (Person)
- Title
- Laura Hunt Ramsey collection
- Author
- Leith Johnson
- Date
- 08/10/2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org