Folder 6
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Frances Peck Grover, whose career at the Chicago Tribune (1911-1945) was spent chiefly as movie critic (the first to write under the name "Mae Tinee"). This archive includes family correspondence and photographs, correspondence and pictures of movie stars of the 1920s, and scrapbooks of newspaper columns.
Dates
- 1895 - 1944
Creator
- From the Collection: Grover, Frances Peck, 1886-1961 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations. This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Boxes
From the Collection: 8 albums
Language of Materials
From the File: English
Physical Description
These items measure up to 10" x 13":
- "Tony"
- Portrait of Mae Tinee in her office (3 copies)
- Navy Pier, Chicago, and a ship
- Clipping about Mae Tinee (Tear sheet from Reel Life, 1915-05-01)
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu