Bell Family Papers
Scope and Content
The papers document, largely with photographs, the careers of the members of the Bell Vaudeville company. Series I contains the photographs and other information on the Bell family, while series II and III are small collections of the personal papers of Edward André Bell, Jr. and his wife, Harriet Griffith Inniss, respectively.
Dates
- Other: 1870-1985
Creator
- Bell Family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is stored offsite. Advance notice is required for retrieval. Contact Special Collections staff.
Terms Governing USe
Copyright has not been transferred to Texas Christian University
Biographical Sketch
The Bells were Mexican vaudeville artists who performed between the 1890s and the 1920s. Heirs of England-born Richard Bell (1858-1911), the most popular clown in turn-of-the-century Mexico, the Bell family toured the world with their circus and vaudeville show. After becoming involved in filmmaking, the Bell Vaudeville company officially retired in 1926.
Extent
6.5 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in three series and one addition: Series I. Bell Family Papers, 1870-1975. Series II. Edward André Bell, Jr. Papers, 1917- 1985. Series III. Harriet G. Inniss Papers, 1834-1979. Accession 2011-M-003, 1898-1969.
Provenance
Donated by Malcolm McLean.
- Bell, Edward Andre, Jr.
- Bell, Richard
- Inniss, Harriet Griffith
- Vaudeville -- Mexico Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Archives and Special Collections, Mary Couts Burnett Library Repository
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