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Lawford, Peter, 1923-1984

 Person

Biography

Peter Sydney Ernest Lawford was an English actor, producer, and socialite, who lived in the United States throughout his adult life. He was a member of the "Rat Pack" and the brother-in-law of President John F. Kennedy and senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward Kennedy.

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Letter, 1959-02-09

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Typed and signed cover letter, William Morris Agency, Inc. to Peter Lawford.


Attachment is comprised of a photostat copy of the 1958 June 13th typed and signed agreement between Dorchester Productions, Inc. and Peter and Patricia Lawford, for the Lawford's records.

Dates: 1959-02-09

Letters of authorization, 1958-11-07

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Typed and signed letter, William Morris Agency, Inc. to Peter and Patricia Lawford, 1s. With regard to letters authorizing forms allowing them to collect their salary check.

Typed letters of authorization on William Morris Agency, Inc. letterhead, both addressed to Dorchester Productions, 1s each.

Dates: 1958-11-07

Ocean's Eleven production archive, 1958 - 1964

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Identifier: 1500.030
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Ocean's Eleven. Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. Directed by Lewis Milestone. Produced by Lewis Milestone. Screenplay by Harry Brown and Charles Lederer. Music by Nelson Riddle.


Various documents about the production of the film.

Dates: 1958 - 1964

Peter Lawford in costume

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Photograph featuring Peter Lawford in costume, an unidentified woman and 3 men in business suits, at an outdoor film shoot.

Dates: 1961 - 1964

Telegram, 1961-07-08

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Western Union telegram


Darryl F. Zanuck to Peter Lawford.


Zanuck's pitch about his upcoming film and an invitation for Lawford to play a British wing commander in the film.

Dates: 1961-07-08

Telegram, 1961-07-12

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Western Union telegram


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck acknowledges Lawford's response and will contact Lawford's representative.

Dates: 1961-07-12

Telegram, 1961-12-12

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Western Union telegram


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck is anxious to hear "if the football game was successful...."

Dates: 1961-12-12

Telegram, 1962-01-03

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Western Union telegram


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck asks if he should write the President personally

Dates: 1962-01-03

Telegram, 1962-01-20

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Western Union telegram


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck explains his attempt to reach Lawford at the Savoy Hilton.

Dates: 1962-01-20

Telegram, 1962-01-29

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Identifier: 1500.030.1
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Zanuck has not yet heard from the "press gentleman".

Dates: 1962-01-29

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Oceans 11 (Motion picture : 1960) 1
Patty Duke show (Television program) 1