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- Letter from Eugenia Bankhead in Anniston, Alabama, to her sister, Tallulah.
- 1918-03
- In the letter Eugenia praises her sister's role in THE SQUAB FARM (Tallulah's first Broadway play): "Gee, Tally. I can see you on the stage now! You sure are a lucky devil! Think of me tonight when you go on - I wish I was there to see you." She...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from Sergeant Tom A. McDonald "in a German dug-out" in France, to Tallulah Bankhead in New York, New York.
- 1918-10-30
- In the letter McDonald sends Tallulah a picture of herself, which he found in a German dugout. He also discusses his background, the work of his company, and the war-torn French countryside: "So far to date, we have not been in any real pretty part...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from R. Kolchiro Yasuda, Director-General of Yasudazenske Corporation in Japan, to Tallulah Bankhead.
- 1918-12-18
- In the letter Yasuda discusses the upcoming production of one of Tallulah's plays in Japan; the audiences are anticipating her visit: "...although your play has never been shown in here, there are so great many ardent admirers who have obliged me...
- 2009-10-16
- Telegram from Tallulah Bankhead in New York, New York, to her grandfather, John H. Bankhead.
- 1919-01
- In the letter Tallulah describes an upcoming motion picture project: "I know you will be pleased to know that I have made good with the Screencraft. They have spoken to me about playing the next picture. The director told me that he bought the...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from Tallulah Bankhead in New York, New York, to her grandmother, Tallulah Brockman Bankhead, in Washington, D.C.
- 1919-05-29
- In the letter Tallulah thanks her grandparents for the money they recently sent her, which had acknowledged in an earlier letter: "It was so sweet of you both to send it to me. It saved my life. I hope you wouldn't think that [I] would be so...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from Berton Churchill, chairman of the Actors' Equity Association, to Tallulah Bankhead in New York, New York.
- 1919-08-13
- In the brief letter, the Strike Committee orders members of the Association "to stop playing at once, until further notice." The 1919 strike ended the dominance of theater owners, investors, and producers in New York.
- 2009-10-16
- Telegram from Tallulah Bankhead in New York, New York, to her grandfather, John H. Bankhead, in Washington, D.C.
- 1919-08-14
- In the message Tallulah apologizes for her lack of correspondence: "Ive [sic] been so busy with the play and Equity meetings that I have not had time to write." She is referring to her work with the Actors' Equity Association.
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from Tallulah Bankhead in New York, New York, to her grandfather, John H. Bankhead, in Washington, D.C.
- 1919-08-19
- In the letter Tallulah discusses her work with the Actors' Equity Association, including the current strike: "I joined the Actors Equity because it was the right thing to do. Every member in our show belonged and all the very biggest stars in the...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from William B. Bankhead in Washington, D.C., to his daughter, Tallulah.
- 1920-05-20
- In the letter Bankhead congratulates Tallulah for her well-received performance in the play FOOTLOOSE. He mentions that he has sent money so that she can buy clothes, but he tells her warns her to use it spend it carefully: "...try to make it go as...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from William B. Bankhead in Jasper, Alabama, to his daughter, Tallulah.
- 1920-06-29
- In the letter Bankhead admonishes his daughter for not keeping in touch: "I don't wish to seem harsh, but there is absolutely no excuse on earth for you treating me with the indifference and neglect you have, and I am deeply hurt and want you to...
- 2009-10-16
- Telegram from Marie Owen in Montgomery, Alabama, to her niece, Tallulah Bankhead, in New York, New York.
- 1931-05-20
- In the telegram Owen explains that the governor of Alabama and the mayor of Montgomery would like for Tallulah to attend the Confederate veteran reunion on June 2. She encourages her niece to participate: "It would make good national publicity as...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from William B. Bankhead to his daughter, Tallulah, in Hollywood, California.
- 1932-03-15
- In the letter Bankhead explains the difficulty he has had getting an extension on the passport of Ida, Tallulah's English personal assistant. He succeeded because of his political connections: "I really had to go myself in person to get the matter...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from Marie Owen to her niece, Tallulah Bankhead.
- 1932-08-06
- In the letter Owen admonishes her niece for her recent interview with Gladys Hall of Motion Picture magazine, and she comments on the status of Tallulah's career: "Now of course I take it for granted that you were having a lark with the reporter...
- 2009-10-16
- Telegram from Tallulah Bankhead in Los Angeles, California, to her aunt, Marie Owen, in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1932-08-11
- In the telegram Tallulah discusses her recent interview with Gladys Hall of Motion Picture magazine, asserting that "the article is a tissue of lies and misquotations from beginning to end." She adds that the misrepresentation is "one of the many...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from William B. Bankhead in Jasper, Alabama, to his daughter, Tallulah, in Hollywood, California.
- 1932-08-13
- In the letter Bankhead discusses the "infamous interview" Tallulah gave to Gladys Hall of Motion Picture magazine, and assures her that it "will not permanently impair your standing with the public." He remarks that the incident "has shown to you...
- 2009-10-16
- Letter from William B. Bankhead to his daughter, Tallulah, in New York, New York.
- 1937-01-27
- In the letter Bankhead thanks his daughter for the photograph and roses she sent, and he discusses his recuperation from a recent accident. He also mentions a significant role for which Tallulah has auditioned: "We are all on edge to know if you...
- 2009-10-16
- Telegram from Walter and June Mitchell in New York, New York, to Tallulah Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1940-09-15
- In the message the Winchells offer condolences after the death of Tallulah's father, William B. Bankhead: "Your wonderful daddy was also a very wonderful American."
- 2009-10-16
- Telegram from Ed Wynn in Boston, Massachusetts, to Tallulah Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1940-09-15
- In the message Wynn offers condolences after the death of Tallulah's father, William B. Bankhead: "Your consolation will come from the fact he was a great American and served his country well. His passing will not only grieve his family but the...
- 2009-10-16
- Telegram from Lionel Barrymore in Hollywood, California, to Tallulah Bankhead in Washington, D.C.
- 1940-09-16
- In the message Barrymore offers condolences after the death of Tallulah's father, William B. Bankhead.
- 2009-10-16