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Mary Bess Paluzzi collection on Eugene Walter

Collection

Identifier: MSS-2045

No requestable containers

Scope and Contents note

Collection contains various items relating to Eugene Walter that Paluzzi collected and created, including correspondence between the two. Other items include magazine articles, a program for a celebration of Walter's life, a magazine containing some of his recipes, and other related materials.

Dates

Creation: 1987 - 1998

Creator

Paluzzi, Mary Bess (Person)

Biographical/Historical note

Eugene Walter (30 November 1921 - 29 March 1998) was a painter, actor, writer, chef, and costume designer from Mobile, Alabama. Mary Bess Paluzzi was employed by the Birmingham Public Library and is a former director of the Aliceville Museum and Cultural Arts Center in Aliceville, Alabama.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (16 items )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

A collection of Walter correspondence, clippings, programs, and other materials relating to this writer, cook, and costume designer, collected by Mary Bess Paluzzi.