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Sefton Laurel and Hardy Collection. Series 7

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Thomas W. Sefton Laurel and Hardy Collection. Series 7: miscellaneous documents and materials

 

Series size: 2 archival document boxes; 1 oversize box; 3 oversize folders
Dates: 1946-1990

 

This series was created to account for all the loose and unorganized material that came in the collection. Among these items are photographs of the great movie producer Hal Roach during his visits with Thomas W. Sefton; publications of the Grand Order of Water Rats, the British social club of movies stars devoted to charitable causes; and Stan Laurel’s personal autograph book. In the content field, the name "Sefton" followed by a four digit number represents his filing system.

 

BOX

FOLDER

CONTENT

DATE


1

1

Envelopes from Stan Laurel to Thomas W. Sefton

1961-1964

1

2

Hal Roach:  Christmas cards. Invitation to Hal Roach birthday party (Sefton 3953). Hal Roach Santa Anita Race Track program

1981,1982, 1987, 1990

1

3

“Pratfall”; Laurel and Hardy fan magazine.  “Amateur Cine World.” “Bowler Dessert” (Sefton 2215); Laurel and Hardy fan magazine. Article re Stan Laurel museum in Ulverston, England; postcard re same (Sefton 2213)

1964, 1972, 1987

1

4

Laurel and Hardy stickers; “Way Out West” postcard (Sefton 2254). Laurel and Hardy funny money (Sefton 3361). Newspaper article re Hal Roach. Newspaper article re comedy of Laurel and Hardy

1984

1

5

“Stan Laurel Radio”: Thomas W. Sefton correspondence re same. Letter re Laurel and Hardy tour of England (photostatic copy). Note re “Sons of the Desert” banner

1947, 1978, 1980

1

6

Larry Harmon autograph picture to Stan Laurel. Sefton 9542

undated

1

7

Grand Order of Water Rat book of Rules. The Trap, official bulletin of the Grand Order of Water Rats. Pen of the Grand Order of Water Rats (Sefton 663). Grand Order of Water Rats dinner program, guest of honor, Laurel and Hardy. Not in Sefton 663. History of the Grand Order of Water Rats. Not in Sefton 663.

1946-1948

1

8

Forty-five RPM records (2 copies): “Laurel and Hardy in London” (Sefton 2243). Forty-five RPM record: “Honolulu Baby”  (Sefton 2214)

1975

1

9

Thomas W. Sefton ingoing and outgoing correspondence re the Sons of the Desert (Sefton 2153)

1983

1

10

Thomas W. Sefton photocopy of report on lost Laurel and Hardy film, “The Rogue Song”

1981

1

11

“Stan Laurel Scrapbook,” by Dean Kaner. 2 copies

1985

1

12

Article re friendship of Lisa Mitchell with Stan Laurel (Sefton 2417)

1977

1

13

Corrigenda to John McCabe, “Laurel and Hardy”. Order form and blurb re Laurel and Hardy book. Notes re Thomas W. Sefton’s Laurel memorabilia. French president’s invitation to Stan Laurel for lunch and menu for Stan Laurel luncheon (photocopies)

1947, 1950, 1977

1

14

“Laurel and Hardy Club Register.” Attendance lists, club roster, and meeting agenda

1988-1993

1

15-16

Thomas W. Sefton note-card file re Laurel and Hardy films and film shorts.  Includes photographs of Laurel and Hardy film locations

1968, 1973, 1975

1

17

Telegram from Ida Laurel to Thomas W. Sefton; telegrams, correspondence, newspaper articles re discovery of Laurel and Hardy film shorts and films

1971, 1980, 1982, 1983

1ov

12

Iduna Film flyer honoring Hal Roach. San Diego Trust and Savings Bank advertisements and tickets re Laurel and Hardy festival

1985

1ov

13

Stock certificate, Hal Roach Company.  "Tom" Sefton “Sons of the Desert” membership. California State Assembly resolution honoring Stan Laurel. License for play at Embassy Theatre, England

1952, 1965, 1983

2ov

8

Oversize get well card to Stan Laurel

undated

3ov

 

Grand Order of the Water Rats autograph book given to Stan Laurel. 3x5 color photographs of Thomas W. Sefton’s Grand Order of the Water Rats memorabilia. Stan Laurel Grand Order of Water Rats subscription. Grand Order of Water Rats rule books. Invitation to Grand Order of Water Rats dinner for Laurel and Hardy. 5 6.5x8.25 black and white photographs of Grand Order of Water Rats lodge; correspondence re same.   

1947, 1952, 1959

Shelf

 

2 wooden boxes with name tags of “Sons of the Desert” members, of San Diego

undated

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