Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Collection Summary
| Title | Milton Berle papers, 1906-2002 |
|---|---|
| Span Dates | 1906-2002 |
| Bulk Dates | (bulk 1932-1990) |
| Call No. | ML31.B475 |
| Creator | Berle, Milton |
| Extent | approxiamtely 33,000 items |
| Extent | 287 containers |
| Extent | 128 linear feet |
| Language | Collection material in English |
| Location | Music Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. |
| Finding Aid Permalink | Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/eadmus.mu018018 |
| LCCN Permalink | LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/2014572484 |
| Summary | Milton Berle (1908-2002) was an American vaudevillian, comic, actor, lyricist, producer, and author. Nicknamed "Mr. Television," Berle transitioned from a successful career in radio to become host of NBC's Texaco Star Theatre. The collection contains comedic writings, scripts, correspondence, business papers, photographs, music, and other materials that document his life and career in entertainment. |