Beschreibung:

An extensive archive of materials relating to the life and career of Rin Tin Tin and his owner and trainer, Lee Duncan comprising 3 binders housing approximately 109 vintage photographs, most of Rin Tin Tin and Duncan, most 8 x 10 in., with approximately 14 negatives; a scrapbook with clippings from 1923; Lee Duncan's copy of a 2 pp radio interview script; an 11 pp "diary" of a personal appearance tour written by Duncan; letters dating from August 3, 1923 to September 18, 1958, both to and from Duncan and various co-workers and fans; a 5 pp mimeographed story written in the words of Rin Tin Tin's mother; 3 pp of story ideas for Rin Tin Tin; 2 letters from MGM's Harry Rapf; a copy of an application for admission to the Fred Finch Orphanage by Lee Duncan at the age of 5 years, dated 1898; a poem to Rin Tin Tin by Lee Duncan "master and friend"; a xerographic copy of a screenplay called "Rin Tin Tin" by Stephen Harrigan; Lee Duncan's handwritten notes for a proposed book; and a handwritten-in-pencil mock-up of a book called "How to Educate Your Dog," by Lee Duncan with 4 pp of handwritten notes. Other highlights include press releases; signed and unsigned contracts; family documents; dog training documents; a box of clippings; and much more. A detailed list is available in the condition report. As the owner and trainer of Rin Tin Tin, Lee Duncan spent most of his life raising and training "Rinty" and his heirs over a period of 42 years through silent and sound films, radio, and ultimately, television. 25.5 x 15.5 x 17 in.