1940s-50s Los Angeles Ephemera Lot (7) • Wm C. deMille USC Western Costume UCLA For Sale

ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Vintage Social, University & Theatre Paper Ephemera Lot

• Key Historical Figure:William C. deMille (Executive Director, USC Drama / Silent Film Pioneer)

• Era:1940s to 1950s (Mid-Century)

• Year:1947, 1948, 1949, 1956

• Location:Los Angeles, Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, & Culver City, California

• Country of Origin:United States

• Quantity:7 Pieces Total

  NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION & HISTORY

  A remarkable 7-piece archive of mid-century Southern California collegiate, Hollywood, and social ephemera:

  • 1947 USC Drama Program (William C. deMille & Western Costume Co.):Original program for"State of the Union"at Bovard Auditorium (Oct 30–Nov 4, 1947). Features silent film legend and Academy Award pioneerWilliam C. deMilleas Executive Director. The back panel displays a bold full-page advertisement forWestern Costume Company(5335 Melrose Ave, Hollywood) and previews deMille’s next production"End of Summer."

  • 1956–1957 UCLA Dames Directory:Original blue-covered, spiral-bound directory listing sponsors, officers, and local West LA/Santa Monica addresses for the UCLA Dames organization.

  • 1948 Riviera Country Club Dance Program:Saint Agnes High School Junior Promenade program held at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades (March 29, 1948), complete with original red cord and tassel.

  • 1949 Westport Beach Club Dance Program:"The Christmas Ball" booklet held at The Westport Beach Club in Playa Del Rey (Dec 17, 1949), featuring Carroll Wax and His Orchestra with silver covers and silk tassel.

  • Metropolitan Museum of Art Letter & Direct Mail Envelope (1950s):Includes original promotional letter ("Dear Collector") and mailing envelope addressed to So. Halldale Ave, Los Angeles.

  • Sunset Ranch Business Card:Vintage card for Sunset Ranch (riding, hay rides, rodeos) located on W. Slauson in Culver City / Santa Monica.

  • Order of Gregg Artists Certificate:Official shorthand penmanship certificate issued to owner's parent

  A rich, multi-layered snapshot for preservationists of early Hollywood history, Westside Los Angeles country clubs, and mid-century university culture.

To ensure the safe arrival of your investment, all items are shipped viaUSPS Priority Mail. The$15.00 flat feeincludes:

• Professional archival-grade packing.

• Full Supplemental Insurancefor the purchase price.

• Handling time is5 business daysfor careful preparation.

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