Joan Crawford Awards
Robert D. Farber
University Archives and Special Collections Department, Brandeis
University Libraries
c. 2008 By Brandeis University Libraries, all rights reserved
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| Creator: |
Joan Crawford |
| Title: |
Joan Crawford Awards
1948-1965, undated |
| Quantity: |
24 awards
|
| Repository: |
Brandeis University Libraries |
| Identification: |
MWalB0414 |
| Language: |
English |
Administrative Information
Access:
Access to the collection is in accordance with the policies of
Brandeis University Libraries, Robert D. Farber University Archives
and Special Collections Department.
Copyright:
Requests to publish material from the collection should be
directed to the Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special
Collections Department.
Processed by:
Stephanie Farkas
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:
Joan Crawford Awards, 1948 - 1965, Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections Department,
Brandeis University.
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Biography
Actress Joan Crawford was born Lucille Fay LeSueur on March 23,
1908[?], in San Antonio, Texas, to Thomas LeSueur and Anna Bell
Johnson. At a young age, LeSueur was involved in theater and made
her way to New York City in 1925, where she signed a movie contract
with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In that same year, MGM sponsored a
magazine contest for readers to create a new name for LeSueur, and
the name Joan Crawford was chosen. Crawford starred in a total of
81 films during her film career and won the Academy Award for Best
Actress for her performance in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce.
When Crawford married Pepsi-Cola Company CEO Alfred Steele in 1955,
she became involved with the business, serving as a board member
and publicity executive. Even after Steele's death, in 1959,
Crawford continued to travel and promote Pepsi-Cola Company, well
into the 1970s.
In the late 1960s, Crawford came to Brandeis University to support
the arts program. In 1965, the Joan Crawford Dance Studio was
dedicated within the Spingold Theater Arts Center to promote
education in dance. In 1968, Brandeis University elected Crawford
as a Brandeis University Fellow.
Crawford's success in the film and business worlds and her
contributions to needy organizations won her multiple awards of
appreciation and merit.
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Scope and Content
This collection consists of the awards that were presented to Joan
Crawford for her acting talents, contributions to the community, and
business achievements. Awards for acting comprise the majority of
the collection. Of particular interest is the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences certificate of nomination to Crawford for
Best Actress for her role in the movie Sudden Fear, dated 1952. The
collection is organized into three series: theater awards, community
awards, and business awards.
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Series Description
Series I: Theater Awards
Inclusive dates: 1948-1963, undated
13 awards
This series includes the awards that Joan Crawford received for her acting career.
Series II: Community Awards
Inclusive dates: 1952-1965, undated
9 awards
This series includes the awards that Joan Crawford received in appreciation for her contributions to the community.
Series III: Business Awards
Inclusive dates: 1963-1965
2 awards
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Container List
| Theater Awards |
| box 1 |
Alitalia a Joan Crawford XI Rassegna Cinematografica Messina-Taormina,undated |
| box 1 |
The First Tap Shoe to Feel the Touch of "Our Dancing Lady," With Love from Dorothy,undated |
| box 1 |
Laurel Award, 1948-1953 |
| box 1 |
Laurel Award, 1953-1954 |
| box 1 |
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Certificate of Nomination for Best Actress, 1952 |
| box 1 |
Screen Actors Guild of America Awards Dinner, 1953 |
| box 1 |
Master Furriers Guild of America, Fur Fashion Woman of the Year, 1954 |
| box 1 |
National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers Award of Merit, 1963 |
| folder 1 |
Golden Shutter Award, 1955 |
| folder 2 |
Photoplay Magazine Award, 1950 |
| folder 2 |
Photoplay Magazine Award, 1952 |
| Community Awards |
| box 2 |
Paperweight labeled: Joan Crawford City of Philadelphia, undated |
| box 2 |
Texas Theatres Crippled Children's Fund Award, 1952 |
| box 2 |
Hebrew-English torah presented by the United Jewish Appeal, 1959 |
| box 2 |
Variety Club Award, 1960 |
| box 2 |
Award by the Carbonated Beverage Syrup and Allied Trades Division of the United Jewish Appeal of Greater
New York, 1960 |
| box 2 |
City of Hope Award, 1963 |
| box 2 |
USO Award of the Year, 1965 |
| box 2 |
Heart of the World Award, 1965 |
| folder 1 |
Honorary Hoosier Award, 1964 |
| Business Awards |
| box 1 |
Philadelphia Club of Advertising Women Award, 1963 |
| folder 1 |
Dallas Advertising League Oscar, 1965 |
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