Lili St. Cyr Papers
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- Creators:
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St. Cyr, Lili,, 1917-1999
- Dates:
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1917-1999
- Size:
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3 Cubic feet (10 boxes, 1 map folder)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.1451
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection measures about 3 cubic feet, dates from 1917 to 1999, and documents the life and career of the prominent burlesque stripteaser Lili St. Cyr. Found within the papers are personal financial documents; photographs of her family; her personal passport holder; publicity shots of Dardy Orlando and herself; correspondence with family and friends; business contracts; newspaper clippings and magazine articles, featuring and advertising her work; and biographical materials, including notes, drafts, contracts, photographs, a couple audio reels, a recorded interview with St. Cyr on 18 audio cassette tapes, and two biographies. The papers reflect Lili St. Cyr's personality as a performer and as a person.
