Merle Oberon

The Merle Oberon papers span the years 1911–1979 (bulk mid-1950s–mid-1970s) and encompass 1.75 linear feet. The collection consists of 11 scripts, 12 scrapbooks, two photograph albums, correspondence, foreign language press clippings, handwriting samples, five disc recordings, and miscellaneous items, including sketches and portraits of Oberon and a parchment poster from Beloved Enemy (1936) signed by Samuel Goldwyn and the entire crew. Oberon's scrapbooks are an excellent source of information covering her career from 1932–1939 and from 1945–1947. A photograph album covers the years 1911–1939. The bulk of the correspondence spans the years 1954–1974, with some earlier years, such as 1939 and 1942, also represented. Much of the correspondence is not film related but reflects Oberon's status as an international hostess. Of special interest is Oberon's copy of the script for Wuthering Heights.

Gift of Robert Wolders, 1986.