William Dills papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss2140

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Papers of William Dills consist of an advertisement for the Baker Theatre Stock Company, Portland, Oregon, with head shots of members including Dills, 1911; a manuscript fan letter, 1927; photos of Louise Dills, his wife, 1914, taken in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, and of her mother's house in Multnomah, Oregon, undated; photocopy newspaper clipping, circa 1927, about Dills' acting career; flower list for the funeral of Louise Dills, 1930.

Dates

Creation: 1911-1930

Creator

Dills, William, 1878-1932 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

William Dills (1878-1932) was a popular stage actor in Portland, Oregon, and a member of the Baker Theatre Stock Company. He starred in a handful of films, including "The Chechachcos," but preferred the stage.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

William Dills (1878-1932) was a popular stage actor in Portland, Oregon, and a member of the Baker Theatre Stock Company. Papers include an advertisement for the Baker Theatre company, with head shots of members including Dills, 1911; a manuscript fan letter, 1927; photos of Louise Dills, his wife, 1914, taken in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, and of her mother's house in Multnomah, Oregon, undated; photocopy newspaper clipping, circa 1927, about Dills' acting career.