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David Wayne papers

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David Wayne papers

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David Wayne papers

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  • Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
  • Title: David Wayne papers
  • Inclusive Date(s): 1934-1993
  • Author: Finding aid prepared by Eleni Yiannitsiou and Georgia Leivana, August 1994
  • Creation: Finding aid encoded by Edith Serkownek using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2018
  • Origination: Wayne, David, 1914-1995
  • Extent: 8 cubic feet (14 boxes = 1 record box, 7 half-size record boxes, 4 document cases, 1 slim case and 1 flat box)
  • Physical Location: 10th Floor
  • Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0192
  • Abstract: These papers dating from 1934 to the early 1990s document the career of stage and screen actor David Wayne. Documents include periodical clippings, telegrams and photographs of productions in which he was involved, as well as some material relating to his family and personal life.
  • Revision(s):
  • January 2018 - Revised by Edith Serkownek
  • Language(s): The records are in English

Biography of David Wayne

David Wayne (1914-1995), born Wayne McMeekan, was a theater, movie and television actor. He originated roles in Broadway productions including Finian's Rainbow (1947), Mister Roberts (1948) and The Teahouse of the August Moon (1953). He won two Tony Awards and was an early member of the Actors Studio. His movie work included Adam's Rib (1949), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953), The Tender Trap (1955), and The Andromeda Strain (1971). His career spanned the 1930s through the 1980s.

Wayne was born in Traverse City, Michigan and attended Western Michigan University. He worked as a statistician in Cleveland, Ohio and performed in amateur theater there. In 1936 he took his first professional theatrical job in a Shakespeare repertory company, and in 1938 moved to New York City. He married Jane Gordon, born Jennie Trigs, in 1941. They had three children, twin girls and a boy. During World War II Wayne served as an ambulance driver in North Africa. Wayne died in Santa Monica, California in 1995.

Scope and Content

The David Wayne papers span the years 1934 to the early 1990s. Wayne's work on many theatrical, movie and television productions is documented through periodical clippings, photographs, telegrams and programs. This collection also includes a small number of reel-to-reel audio tapes and phonograph records on which Wayne performed. Short essays Wayne wrote on acting and his home life for popular publications in the 1950s and 1960s are included as well. Additionally, there is material relating to Wayne's family and personal life including family photographs and amateur-movies.

Statement of Arrangement

The David Wayne papers are divided into series as follows:
  • Series 1: Family and Personal
  • Series 2: Writings by Wayne
  • Series 3: Productions
  • Series 4: Awards and Honors
  • Series 5: Audio-Visual Material
  • Series 6: Artifacts
  • Series 7: Oversized Material


Preferred Citation

David Wayne papers. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Acquisition Information

David Wayne donated this collection to Special Collections and Archives in December, 1993.

Controlled-access Headings
The following are found in this collection:

  • Subjects:
  • Wayne, David, 1914-1995 -- Archives
  • Theater -- United States -- History -- 20th century
  • Motion pictures -- United States -- History -- 20th century
  • Television -- United States -- History -- 20th century
  • Theater programs
  • Functions:
  • Acting
  • Motion picture acting
  • Television acting
  • Occupations:
  • Actors
  • Motion picture actors and actresses
  • Television actors and actresses
  • Material Types:
  • Correspondence
  • Photographs
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Audiovisual materials
  • Telegrams
  • 16mm
  • Videocassettes
  • Home movies
  • Super 8
  • Open reel audiotapes
  • Long-playing records
  • Sound recordings


Detailed Description of the Collection

Series 1: Family and Personal, 1935-early 1990s
  • Box 1 / Folder 1
  • Biographical material about David Wayne compiled by Wayne, 1956, 1973 and undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 2
  • Correspondence, miscellaneous correspondence and congratulations to Wayne, 1930s-1970s
  • Box 1 / Folder 3
  • Documents regarding Jane Gordon, Wayne's wife, including a student report and photographs, 1935 and undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 4
  • Documents regarding Chase Barn Players including photographs of plays and rehearsals, newsletter and newspaper clipping, 1937, 1948 and undated
  • Biography or History
  • Wayne and Gordon met while working as actors at the Chase Barn Players, New Hampshire.
  • Box 1 / Folder 5
  • Documents regarding Wayne's military service in WWII including correspondence and photographs, 1942 and undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 6
  • Periodical clippings including information about Wayne's background, career, family, and social life, 1940s-1960s
  • Box 1 / Folder 7
  • Periodical clippings including information about Wayne's background, career, family, and social life, 1940s-1960s
  • Box 1 / Folder 8
  • Periodical clippings including information about Wayne's background, career, family, and social life, 1940s-1960s
  • Box 1 / Folder 9
  • Photographs, Wayne's foster parents and Wayne at 17, 1930s
  • Box 1 / Folder 10
  • Photographs, Wayne accepting the keys to the city of Indianapolis where he grew up, 1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 11
  • Photographs, Wayne and wife at formal events, 1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 12
  • Photographs, Wayne and wife at social events, 1940s-1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 13
  • Photographs, Wayne and wife, 1980s-early 1990s
  • Box 1 / Folder 14
  • Photographs, Wayne children, 1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 15
  • Photographs, Wayne children, 1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 16
  • Photographs, Wayne family posing for an article on Wayne's home life, 1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 17
  • Photographs, Wayne family Florida vacations, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 18
  • Photographs, Wayne family hunting and fishing, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 19
  • Photographs, Wayne family on acting sets, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 20
  • Photographs, Wayne family snapshots, general, 1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 21
  • Photographs, Wayne family vacation with actor Jim Backus and Jim Backus publicity photograph, 1950s
  • Box 1 / Folder 22
  • Family and Personal, Photographs, Wayne golfing and croquet, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 23
  • Photographs, Wayne and actor Larry Hagman, 1981 and undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 24
  • Photographs, Wayne taking photographs with a group of children, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 25
  • Photographs, Wayne, portraits, undated

Series 2: Writings by Wayne, 1952-1964
  • Box 1 / Folder 26
  • "Acting for the Screen," typescript and printed article, unknown publication, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 27
  • "He's in the Groove Again," unknown publication, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 28
  • "A Repertory Actor is a Giant Panda," typescript, July 16, 1964
  • Box 1 / Folder 29
  • "A Return to Faith," Modern Screen, December 1952
  • Box 1 / Folder 30
  • "Theatre's Creative Spark vs. Hollywood's Deep Freeze," Theatre Arts, January 1952
  • Box 1 / Folder 31
  • "Time for Laughter," unknown publication,, undated
  • Box 1 / Folder 32
  • "Winter Can Be Wonderful," typescript for radio spot and related correspondence, 1964

Series 3: Productions, 1937-1984

  • Arrangement
  • Material organized alphabetically by name of the production.

  • Box 2 / Folder 1
  • Adam's Rib, periodical clippings, 1949
  • Box 2 / Folder 2
  • Adam's Rib, photographs, snapshots of cast members and movie marquee, 1949
  • Box 2 / Folder 3
  • After the Fall, Lincoln Center Repertory, periodical clippings, 1964
  • Box 2 / Folder 4
  • After the Fall, Lincoln Center Repertory, telegrams, 1964
  • Box 2 / Folder 5
  • Alcoa Premiere, periodical clippings, undated
  • Box 2 / Folder 6
  • The American Theatre Council's Committee of the Apprentice Theatre, Sixth Audtions, theatrical program, March 21, 1938
  • Box 2 / Folder 7
  • The American Way, contract, 1939
  • Box 2 / Folder 8
  • The American Way, periodical clippings, 1939
  • Box 2 / Folder 9
  • The American Way, theatrical programs, 1939
  • Box 2 / Folder 10
  • Animal Kingdom, Chase Barn Playhouse, periodical clippings and theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 2 / Folder 11
  • The Andromeda Strain, periodical clippings, 1970
  • Box 2 / Folder 12
  • Apollo and Miss Agness, periodical clippings, 1963
  • Box 2 / Folder 13
  • Apollo and Miss Agness, photographs, 1963
  • Box 2 / Folder 14
  • Apollo and Miss Agness, theatrical program, 1963
  • Box 2 / Folder 15
  • Arms and the Man, Chase Barn Playhouse, theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 2 / Folder 16
  • As Young As You Feel, periodical clippings, 1951
  • Box 2 / Folder 17
  • Bachelor Born, Chase Barn Playhouse, periodical clippings and theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 2 / Folder 18
  • Batman, photograph, 1966
  • Box 2 / Folder 19
  • Biography, Chase Barn Playhouse, theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 2 / Folder 20
  • The Brotherhood of Man in Science, Film and Song, flyer, 1947
  • Box 2 / Folder 21
  • But For Whom Charlie, Lincoln Center Repertory, periodical clippings, 1964
  • Box 2 / Folder 22
  • The Cowboy and the Tiger, periodical clippings, 1963
  • Box 2 / Folder 23
  • Dance Night, contract, 1938
  • Box 2 / Folder 24
  • The Dark Side, periodical clippings, undated
  • Box 2 / Folder 25
  • Darkness at Noon, periodical clippings, 1955
  • Box 2 / Folder 26
  • Dear Friends, periodical clippings, 1953
  • Box 2 / Folder 27
  • The Devil and Daniel Webster, periodical clippings, 1960
  • Box 2 / Folder 28
  • The Devil and Daniel Webster, photographs, 1960
  • Box 2 / Folder 29
  • Down Among the Sheltering Palms, periodical clippings, 1953
  • Box 2 / Folder 30
  • Down Among the Sheltering Palms, photographs, 1953
  • Box 2 / Folder 31
  • Ellery Queen, periodical clippings, 1975-1976
  • Box 2 / Folder 32
  • Ellery Queen, photographs, 1975-1976
  • Box 2 / Folder 33
  • Finders Keepers, periodical clippings, 1984
  • Box 2 / Folder 34
  • Finian's Rainbow, musical recording programs, circa 1948
  • Box 2 / Folder 35
  • Finian's Rainbow, periodical clippings, 1947-1948
  • Box 2 / Folder 36
  • Finian's Rainbow, periodical clippings, 1947-1948
  • Box 2 / Folder 37
  • Finian's Rainbow, periodical clippings, 1947-1948
  • Box 2 / Folder 38
  • Finian's Rainbow, periodical, Theatre Arts including complete script, January 1949
  • Box 2 / Folder 39
  • Finian's Rainbow, photographs, 1947-1948
  • Box 2 / Folder 40
  • Finian's Rainbow, telegrams and correspondence, 1947-1948
  • Box 2 / Folder 41
  • Finian's Rainbow, theatrical programs, 1947-1948
  • Box 3 / Folder 1
  • Fool's Hill, The Westchester Playhouse, contract and theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 3 / Folder 2
  • Ford Star Jubilee, periodical clippings and photograph of Judy Garland, 1955
  • Box 3 / Folder 3
  • The Full House, periodical clippings, 1952
  • Box 3 / Folder 4
  • The Full House, photographs, 1952
  • Box 3 / Folder 5
  • The Girl From the Moulin Rouge, periodical clippings, 1951
  • Box 3 / Folder 6
  • The Glass Menagerie (sound recording), promotional material, undated
  • Box 3 / Folder 7
  • The Golden Fleecing, periodical clippings, 1960
  • Box 3 / Folder 8
  • The Golden Fleecing, theatrical program, 1960
  • Box 3 / Folder 9
  • Halloween, musical song scores, 1971
  • Box 3 / Folder 10
  • Halloween, production notes and song lyrics, 1972
  • Box 3 / Folder 11
  • Happy The Humbug (radio program), photographs, circa 1948
  • Box 3 / Folder 12
  • The Happy Time, periodical clippings, 1968
  • Box 3 / Folder 13
  • The Happy Time, photographs, 1968
  • Box 3 / Folder 14
  • The Happy Time, sheet music, 1968
  • Box 3 / Folder 15
  • The Happy Time, telegrams, 1968
  • Box 3 / Folder 16
  • The Happy Time, theatrical programs, 1968
  • Box 3 / Folder 17
  • House Calls, periodical clippings, 1981-1982
  • Box 3 / Folder 18
  • House Calls, photographs, circa 1981
  • Box 3 / Folder 19
  • How to Marry a Millionaire, periodical clippings and a promotional booklet, 1953
  • Box 3 / Folder 20
  • Huckleberry Finn, periodical clippings, 1973
  • Box 3 / Folder 21
  • Huckleberry Finn, ViewMaster reel and booklet, 1974
  • Box 3 / Folder 22
  • The I Don't Care Girl, periodical clippings, 1952-1953
  • Box 3 / Folder 23
  • The I Don't Care Girl, photographs, 1953
  • Box 3 / Folder 24
  • The Impossible Years, correspondence, 1967
  • Box 3 / Folder 25
  • The Impossible Years, theatrical program, 1966
  • Box 3 / Folder 26
  • Incident at Vichy, Lincoln Center Repertory, periodical clippings, 1964
  • Box 3 / Folder 27
  • June Night, contract, 1938
  • Box 3 / Folder 28
  • June Night, telegrams and correspondence, 1938
  • Box 3 / Folder 29
  • June Night, theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 3 / Folder 30
  • Juniper and the Pagans, periodical clippings, 1959
  • Box 3 / Folder 31
  • Juniper and the Pagans, theatrical programs, 1959
  • Box 3 / Folder 32
  • The Last Angry Man, periodical clippings, 1959
  • Box 3 / Folder 33
  • The Last Angry Man, photographs, 1959
  • Box 3 / Folder 34
  • Lincoln Center Repertory (general), periodical clippings and theatrical program, 1964
  • Box 3 / Folder 35
  • The Loud Red Patrick, periodical clippings, 1956
  • Box 3 / Folder 36
  • The Loud Red Patrick, photographs, 1956
  • Box 3 / Folder 37
  • The Loud Red Patrick, telegrams, 1956
  • Box 3 / Folder 38
  • The Loud Red Patrick, theatrical program, 1956
  • Box 4 / Folder 1
  • M, periodical clippings, 1951
  • Box 4 / Folder 2
  • M, photographs, 1951
  • Box 4 / Folder 3
  • M, photographs, 1951
  • Box 4 / Folder 4
  • Macbeth, theatrical program, undated
  • Box 4 / Folder 5
  • The Male Animal, Actors' Equity engagement cards, periodical clippings and photograph, 1941
  • Box 4 / Folder 6
  • Marcus in the High Grass, periodical clippings, undated
  • Box 4 / Folder 7
  • Marco Millions, Lincoln Center Repertory, correspondence, 1964
  • Box 4 / Folder 8
  • Marco Millions, Lincoln Center Repertory, periodical clippings, 1964
  • Box 4 / Folder 9
  • Marco Millions, Lincoln Center Repertory, photographs, 1964
  • Box 4 / Folder 10
  • The Merry Widow, contract and theatrical program, 1943
  • Box 4 / Folder 11
  • The Merry Widow, periodical clippings, 1943
  • Box 4 / Folder 12
  • The Merry Widow, photographs, 1943
  • Box 4 / Folder 13
  • Miahi, photographs, 1969
  • Box 4 / Folder 14
  • Mister Roberts, correspondence and telegrams, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 15
  • Mister Roberts, periodical clippings, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 16
  • Mister Roberts, periodical clippings, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 17
  • Mister Roberts, periodical clippings, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 18
  • Mister Roberts, periodical clippings, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 19
  • Mister Roberts, photographs, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 20
  • Mister Roberts, photographs, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 21
  • Mister Roberts, photographs, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 22
  • Mister Roberts, photographs of cast party, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 23
  • Mister Roberts, theatrical programs, 1947-1948
  • Box 4 / Folder 24
  • Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks documentary, All for the Rivers, correspondence, 1983
  • Box 4 / Folder 25
  • My Blue Heaven, periodical clippings and photographs, 1950
  • Box 5 / Folder 1
  • The Naked Hills, photograph, 1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 2
  • Night Must Fall, Chase Barn Players, theater program and ticket, 1938
  • Box 5 / Folder 3
  • No Heaven on Earth, contract, 1940
  • Box 5 / Folder 4
  • Norby, periodical clippings and promotional flyer, 1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 5
  • Norby, photographs (color transparencies), 1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 6
  • Out of This World, correspondence from Cole Porter, 1949
  • Box 5 / Folder 7
  • Park Avenue, Westport Country Playhouse, periodical clippings, 1946
  • Box 5 / Folder 8
  • Park Avenue, Westport Country Playhouse, telegrams and certificate from The Lambs organization, 1947
  • Box 5 / Folder 9
  • Park Avenue, Westport Country Playhouse, theatrical program, 1947
  • Box 5 / Folder 10
  • Peepshow, periodical clippings, 1944
  • Box 5 / Folder 11
  • Peepshow, photographs, 1944
  • Box 5 / Folder 12
  • Plaza Suite, periodical clippings, 1969
  • Box 5 / Folder 13
  • Plaza Suite, photographs, 1969
  • Box 5 / Folder 14
  • Plaza Suite, theatrical program, 1969
  • Box 5 / Folder 15
  • The Ponder Heart, correspondence and telegrams, 1955-1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 16
  • The Ponder Heart, periodical clippings and telegrams, 1955-1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 17
  • The Ponder Heart, periodical clippings and telegrams, 1955-1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 18
  • The Ponder Heart, periodicals, 1955-1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 19
  • The Ponder Heart, photographs, 1955-1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 20
  • The Ponder Heart, photographs, 1955-1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 21
  • The Ponder Heart, theatrical programs, 1955-1956
  • Box 5 / Folder 22
  • Portrait of Jennie, periodical clippings, 1948
  • Box 5 / Folder 23
  • Portrait of Jennie, photographs, 1948
  • Box 5 / Folder 24
  • Promenades, New York Philharmonic, theatrical program, 1965
  • Box 5 / Folder 25
  • The Rebirth of Jonny, periodical clippings, 1963
  • Box 5 / Folder 26
  • The Reformer and the Redhead, periodical clippings, 1949-1950
  • Box 5 / Folder 27
  • The Reformer and the Redhead, photograph, 1949
  • Box 5 / Folder 28
  • Ruggles of Red Gap, periodical clippings, 1957
  • Box 5 / Folder 29
  • The Sad Sack, periodical clippings, 1957
  • Box 5 / Folder 30
  • Salute to American Musical Theater, invitation from the White House, periodical clippings, photograph and telegram, 1967
  • Box 5 / Folder 31
  • Say Darling, periodical, Theatre Arts, June 1958
  • Box 5 / Folder 32
  • Say Darling, periodical clippings, 1958
  • Box 5 / Folder 33
  • Say Darling, photographs, 1958
  • Box 5 / Folder 34
  • Say Darling, theatrical programs, 1958
  • Box 5 / Folder 35
  • Scene of the Crime, periodical clippings and telegrams, 1940
  • Box 5 / Folder 36
  • Scene of the Crime, theatrical program, 1940
  • Box 5 / Folder 37
  • Send Me No Flowers, periodical clippings, 1960
  • Box 5 / Folder 38
  • Send Me No Flowers, theatrical programs, 1960
  • Box 5 / Folder 39
  • Show Boat, periodical clippings, 1966
  • Box 5 / Folder 40
  • Show Boat, photographs, 1966
  • Box 5 / Folder 41
  • Show Boat, telegrams, 1966
  • Box 5 / Folder 42
  • Show Boat, theatrical programs, 1966
  • Box 5 / Folder 43
  • The Sleeping Beauty, periodical clippings, undated
  • Box 5 / Folder 44
  • Speak to Me Child, review (typed), undated
  • Box 5 / Folder 45
  • Springtime for Henry, Chase Barn Playhouse, periodical clipping, undated
  • Box 5 / Folder 46
  • Stella, periodical clippings, 1950
  • Box 5 / Folder 47
  • Stella, photographs, 1950
  • Box 6 / Folder 1
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, correspondence and telegrams, 1953-1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 2
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, periodical clippings, 1953-1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 3
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, periodical clippings, 1953-1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 4
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, periodical clippings, 1953-1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 5
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, photographs, 1953-1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 6
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, photographs, 1953-1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 7
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, theatrical programs, 1953-1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 8
  • Tartuffe, Lincoln Center Repertory, periodical clippings, undated
  • Box 6 / Folder 9
  • The Tender Trap, periodical clippings, 1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 10
  • The Tender Trap, photographs, 1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 11
  • The Tender Trap, photographs, 1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 12
  • The Tender Trap, sheet music, 1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 13
  • The Tender Trap, telegram, 1955
  • Box 6 / Folder 14
  • The Thinking Machine, part of the Tomorrow series, periodical clippings and promotional flyer, 1960
  • Box 6 / Folder 15
  • The Thousand Dollar Bill, periodical clippings, undated
  • Box 6 / Folder 16
  • The Three Faces of Eve, periodical clippings, 1957
  • Box 6 / Folder 17
  • Three Men on a Horse, The Theatre Guild on the Air, theatrical program, 1947
  • Box 6 / Folder 18
  • Tonight We Sing, periodical clippings, 1953
  • Box 6 / Folder 19
  • Tonight We Sing, photographs, 1953
  • Box 6 / Folder 20
  • Tonight We Sing, photographs, 1953
  • Box 6 / Folder 21
  • Tonight We Sing, photographs, 1953
  • Box 6 / Folder 22
  • Too True to be Good, periodical clippings, 1963
  • Box 6 / Folder 23
  • Too True to be Good, photographs, 1963
  • Box 6 / Folder 24
  • Too True to be Good, theatrical program, 1963
  • Box 7 / Folder 1
  • United Way television spot, A Gift of Love (?), photographs, undated
  • Box 7 / Folder 2
  • An Unpleasant Evening with H.L. Mencken, correspondence and telegrams, 1972
  • Box 7 / Folder 3
  • An Unpleasant Evening with H.L. Mencken, periodical clippings, 1972
  • Box 7 / Folder 4
  • An Unpleasant Evening with H.L. Mencken, photographs, 1972
  • Box 7 / Folder 5
  • An Unpleasant Evening with H.L. Mencken, promotional material, 1972
  • Box 7 / Folder 6
  • Up Front, periodical clippings, 1950
  • Box 7 / Folder 7
  • Up Front, photographs and illustration, 1950
  • Box 7 / Folder 8
  • Up Front, promotional booklet, 1950
  • Box 7 / Folder 9
  • Venus at Large, periodical clippings, 1960
  • Box 7 / Folder 10
  • Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie, correspondence, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 11
  • Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie, periodical clippings, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 12
  • Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie, photographs, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 13
  • Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie, photographs, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 14
  • Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie, photographs, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 15
  • Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie, promotional booklet, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 16
  • We're Not Married, periodical clippings, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 17
  • We're Not Married, photographs, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 18
  • The Wind and the Rain, Chase Barn Players, theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 7 / Folder 19
  • With a Song in My Heart, periodical clippings, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 20
  • With a Song in My Heart, photographs, 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 21
  • With a Song in My Heart, publication, Box Office Digest, April 1952
  • Box 7 / Folder 22
  • With a Song in My Heart, sheet music, 1954
  • Box 7 / Folder 23
  • The World of Mark Twain, periodical clippings, undated
  • Box 7 / Folder 24
  • The Yearling, periodical clippings, 1965
  • Box 7 / Folder 25
  • The Yearling, theatrical program, 1965
  • Box 7 / Folder 26
  • Yes, My Darling Daughter, Chase Barn Players, periodical clipping and theatrical program, 1938
  • Box 7 / Folder 27
  • Unidentified production, musical score, "Love That Flies", 1958
  • Box 7 / Folder 28
  • Unidentified productions, photographs of Wayne in costume or performance, undated

Series 4: Awards and Honors, 1946-1982
  • Box 8 / Folder 1
  • Tony Awards, American Theatre Wing, partial program, 1946-1947
  • Box 8 / Folder 2
  • Box Office Blue Ribbon Awards Best Picture of the Month for the Whole Family, certificates and correspondence, 1949, 1952 and 1959
  • Box 8 / Folder 3
  • Hedda Hopper's Hollywood Nominates for Stardom, certificate, 1951
  • Box 8 / Folder 4
  • Motion Picture Herald, Award of Achievement, certificate, 1952
  • Box 8 / Folder 5
  • Golden Globe Award, The Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association, plaque for serving as Master of Ceremonies, 1955
  • Box 8 / Folder 6
  • Laurel Awards, Film Buyers of the Motion Picture Industry, plaque, 1953
  • Box 8 / Folder 7
  • Emmy Awards, Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences, plaque, 1957
  • Box 8 / Folder 8
  • Emmy Awards, Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences, periodical clippings, 1958
  • Box 8 / Folder 9
  • Tony Awards, American Theatre Wing, press release and program, 1968
  • Box 8 / Folder 10
  • Andy Awards, The Advertising Club of New York, certificate of honorable mention, 1970
  • Box 8 / Folder 11
  • Western Michigan University, honorary degree, program and certificate, 1970
  • Box 8 / Folder 12
  • The Actors Studio Awards, periodical clippings and program (see Artifacts series for award), 1980
  • Box 8 / Folder 13
  • Miscellaneous certificates and recognitions, 1968, 1977, 1981 and 1982

Series 5: Audio-Visual Material, late 1930s-1973
  • Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
  • Audio-tape, films and records are in original formats that are not accessible for viewing/listening at this time. Please consult with Special Collections and Archives staff for more information on these materials.
  • Box 9 / Folder 1
  • Audio tape, Apollo and Miss Agnes, songs, Act I, 1963
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of 1/4 inch wide tape
  • Box 9 / Folder 2
  • Audio tape, Apollo and Miss Agnes, songs, Act I, 1963
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of 1/4 inch wide tape
  • Box 9 / Folder 3
  • Audio tape, Apollo and Miss Agnes, songs, Act 2, 1963
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of 1/4 inch wide tape
  • Box 9 / Folder 4
  • Audio tape, David Wayne's Boyhood Christmas, 1963
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of 1/4 inch wide tape
  • Box 9 / Folder 5
  • Audio tape, David Wayne Winter, 1964
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of 1/4 inch wide tape
  • Box 9 / Folder 6
  • Film, American Sportsman, Joe Brooks Tribute, 1973
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of 16 mm film
  • Box 9 / Folder 7
  • Film, Moments in Music, "from the Library of David Wayne", undated
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of 16 mm film
  • Box 9 / Folder 8
  • Film, home movie, "Girls, Croq, Jane", undated
  • Physical Description: 5 inch reel of Super 8 film
  • Box 9 / Folder 9
  • Film, home movie, "Iceland", 1970
  • Physical Description: 5 inch reel of Super 8 film
  • Box 9 / Folder 10
  • Film, unidentified home (?) movie, undated
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of Super 8 film
  • Box 9 / Folder 11
  • Film, unidentified home (?) movie, undated
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of Super 8 film
  • Box 9 / Folder 12
  • Film, unidentified home (?) movie, undated
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of Super 8 film
  • Box 9 / Folder 13
  • Film, unidentified home (?) movie, undated
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of Super 8 film
  • Box 9 / Folder 14
  • Film, unidentified home (?) movie, "Lion Best", undated
  • Physical Description: 7 inch reel of Super 8 film
  • Box 9 / Folder 15
  • Video, United Way television spot, A Gift of Love, undated
  • Physical Description: VHS tape
  • Box 10 / Folder 1
  • Record, The City Sings for Michael, narrated by David Wayne, 1947
  • Physical Description: 2 discs
  • Box 10 / Folder 2
  • Record, The Glass Menagerie, Theatre Recording Society, 1964
  • Physical Description: 2 discs and booklet
  • Box 10 / Folder 3
  • Record, Mark Twain Short Stories, The Million Pound Bank Note and Others, read by David Wayne, 1973
  • Physical Description: 3 discs
  • Box 10 / Folder 4
  • Record, Say Darling, 1958
  • Box 11 / Folder 1
  • Record, Twelfth Night, Mercury Text Records by Orson Wells and members of the Mercury Theatre, Masterworks Set C-7, late 1930s
  • Physical Description: 10 discs
  • Scope and Content
  • Note taped to cover "Jane Gordon recording with Mercury Theater, later she became Jane Wayne"

Series 6: Artifacts, 1934 and 1980
  • Box 12 / Piece 1
  • Plaster face mask from life, "David Wayne by Karl Keller", 1934
  • Box 12 / Piece 2
  • The Actors Studio Award for David Wayne, 1980

Series 7: Oversized Material, 1935-1968
  • Box 13 / Folder 1
  • The Actors' Equity Gold Anniversary Show, theatrical program, 1963
  • Box 13 / Folder 2
  • After the Fall, Lincoln Center Repertory, Saturday Evening Post including full script, February 1, 1964
  • Box 13 / Folder 3
  • The American Way, correspondence and telegrams, 1939
  • Box 13 / Folder 4
  • Ellery Queen, photograph, 1975
  • Box 13 / Folder 5
  • Finian's Rainbow, periodical clippings and telegrams, 1947
  • Box 13 / Folder 6
  • Finian's Rainbow, photograph, 1947-1948
  • Box 13 / Folder 7
  • Ford Star Jubilee with Judy Garland, musical score, "The Old Actor Cat", 1955
  • Box 13 / Folder 8
  • Ford Star Jubilee with Judy Garland, musical score, "The Old Actor Cat", 1955
  • Box 13 / Folder 9
  • Ford Star Jubilee with Judy Garland, musical score, "The Old Actor Cat", 1955
  • Box 13 / Folder 10
  • The Happy Time, costume sketch for Wayne, 1968
  • Box 13 / Folder 11
  • The Happy Time, periodical clippings and correspondence, 1967
  • Box 13 / Folder 12
  • Hotel Universe, photographs and theater program, 1935-1936
  • Box 13 / Folder 13
  • The Last Angry Man, photograph, 1959
  • Box 13 / Folder 14
  • The Loud Red Patrick, photographs, 1956
  • Box 13 / Folder 15
  • The Loud Red Patrick, photographs, 1956
  • Box 13 / Folder 16
  • M, photographs, 1951
  • Box 13 / Folder 17
  • M, press releases and interoffice memos, 1951
  • Box 13 / Folder 18
  • Mister Roberts, correspondence and telegrams, 1948
  • Box 13 / Folder 19
  • The Ponder Heart, photograph, 1955-1956
  • Box 13 / Folder 20
  • Salute to American Musical Theater, photograph, 1967
  • Scope and Content
  • photograph signed by President and Lady Bird Johnson
  • Box 13 / Folder 21
  • United Way spot, A Gift of Love, photograph, undated
  • Box 13 / Folder 22
  • Awards and Honors, Filmdoms Famous Fives certificate, 1955
  • Box 13 / Folder 23
  • Documents, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art diploma for Jane Gordon, Wayne's wife, 1936
  • Box 13 / Folder 24
  • Photographs, Wayne socializing and golfing, undated
  • Box 13 / Folder 25
  • Photographs, Wayne with actor Jerry Lewis, undated
  • Box 13 / Folder 26
  • Portrait, David Wayne pencil drawing signed Gilpin, undated
  • Box 13 / Folder 27
  • Portrait, David Wayne caricature, Police Celebrity Golf Tournament, undated
  • Box 14 / Folder 1
  • Mister Roberts, theatrical poster, circa 1948
  • Physical Description: Poor condition
  • Box 14 / Folder 2
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, caricature of a scene by artist Al Hirschfeld, framed, 1953
  • Box 14 / Folder 3
  • Teahouse of the August Moon, opening David Wayne monologue, framed, circa 1953
  • Box 14 / Folder 4
  • Unidentified poster board, signed on the borders by a number of actors including David Wayne, undated
  • Physical Description: possibly an award or card once glued to the center of the board
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